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Hill Top Preparatory School

Name: Hill Top Preparatory School
Address: 737 S. Ithan Ave., Rosemont, PA 19010
County: Delaware County
Phone Number:
610-527-3230
Fax: 610-527-7683
Web site: www.hilltopprep.org
Email: twaddington@hilltopprep.org
Head of School :
Tom Needham
Type of school: School for students with learning disabilities
Founded:1971
Ages/Grades:
Coed grades 6-12
Setting:
Secluded campus on 22-acres
School Size:
80-90 students
Classroom Size: 5-8 students per class
Student/Teacher ratio: 3:1
Tuition: $27,600-$33,600
Financial Aid: $27,600-$33,600
% of graduating class to continue education: 98%
Departments: Full athletics and arts departments
Curriculum: College Preparatory
Support Services:
Mentor Program and Counseling Program
Camp Programs: Yes
After School Programs: Yes
Computer Capabilities:
Each student is given a laptop computer to use for school
School Championship:
2006 Undefeated Soccer Team, 2007 Undefeated Golf Team
School Clubs:
Student Council, NHS, Rocketry, Outdoorsmanship, Photography, Woodworking, various special interest clubs
Notable Graduates: Hill Top graduates have gone on to become successful business owners, entrepreneurs, acclaimed chefs at exclusive restaurants, engineers for organizations such as NASCAR, accomplished artists and musicians, etc
# Parking Space/Availability: Ample parking for all student drivers, faculty and visitors
Uniform Guidelines: Proper attire
Admissions Requirements: Diagnosed Learning Disability
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Mission Statement

The mission of Hill Top Preparatory School is to prepare students in grades six through twelve with diagnosed learning differences for higher education and successful futures.  Our school is a co-educational day school that offers an individually structured, rigorous curriculum that is complemented by a dynamic counseling support and mentoring program.  Hill Top Prep seeks students who are able and interested in fully participating in Hill Top Prep's educational community.  Striving to build responsible, well-rounded adults, Hill Top Prep also provides opportunities for students in a variety of activities, arts and athletics.

Philosophy/Belief Statement

Success at Hill Top Prep depends on that pivotal moment when students recognize that they have the ability to successfully move forward in spite of their learning disabilities. In our small, intimate environment, students are able to develop greater understanding and skills to cope with their learning disabilities. Open communication is encouraged at every level and is reinforced through our  group counseling and mentoring programs. Through open dialogue, trust and confidence are established, enabling students to develop and apply self-advocacy skills to both classroom and social situations. These skills and the utilization of the many supportive aspects of our program allow our students to manage rigorous academic requirements with success.

Information

The mission of Hill Top Preparatory School is to prepare students in grades 6-12 with diagnosed learning disabilities for higher education and successful futures. Hill Top is a co-educational day school that offers an individual, structured, rigorous curriculum that is complemented by a dynamic counseling support and mentoring program. Hill Top seeks students who are able and interested in participating fully in Hill Top's educational community. Striving to build responsible, well-rounded adults, Hill Top also provides opportunities for students in a variety of activities, arts and athletics.

Support Services

Mentoring program to help students with organization, study skills, etc. Faculty serve as mentors for 2-4 students each. The mentor meets with each student for 30 minutes each day and serves as an academic "point person." Clinical program to help students address social/emotional issues surrounding their learning issues, self advocacy skills, self esteem issues, etc. All students attend group 2x per week. Groups are run by Masters level professionals and the group size averages 5-8 students. Students also utilize group to explore everyday adolescent issues in a safe, confidential environment with peers.