Hilltop Montessori School

Hilltop School Kids Hilltop Montessori School's mission is to provide quality Montessori education in an environment which fosters a child's love of learning and respect for self, others, community and the world.

Hilltop is a harmonious educational experience for children, where they are taught high academic achievement, independence, brotherhood, and a responsibility to school, family, themselves, society and our earth. Our teaching methods are based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, a physician, educator and humanitarian who devoted her life to the study and welfare of children.

Our US Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified "green" school is designed to be not only beautiful but healthful, with natural lighting and eco-friendly materials. Hilltop’s Board of Directors, administration, teachers, staff, students, and families invite you to explore this website and discover how we help our children grow.

We currently have six enrollment opportunities in our preschool (including kindergarten) for the 2008-09 school year. We also have limited availability in our afternoon toddler program and Upper Elementary (grades 4-6) for the fall. Interested parents should call (205) 437-9343 to schedule a tour and learn more about our admissions procedures.

2009 Summer Camp Information

Hilltop offers a fantastic selection of summer camps for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary students. Camp sessions are June 1-12, June 15-26, June 29-July 10, and July 13- July 24. A complete list of camps is available on our Summer Camp page. You can also download a brochure and an application(PDF files).

Hilltop Awarded LEED Certification Plaque

On Friday, August 29th, Hilltop Montessori School was awarded a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification plaque by the US Green Building Council. Executive Director Michele Scott accepted on behalf of the school. The presentation was followed by the performance of an environmentally themed song by Hilltop's Upper Elementary and Middle School students. Photos have been added to our Green School Gallery page.

At Hilltop Montessori School, our mission statement and beliefs are integral to the learning process.
The following list details our beliefs as educators:

Hilltop Montessori School maintains a commitment to the founding principles and philosophies of Montessori education.
All children have an innate drive and ability to learn.
The educational community should follow the child and meet each child’s needs.
Each child has a preferred learning style and progresses at an individual rate.
The teacher must assess the child in an ongoing way and facilitate growth by challenging the learner.
The role of the teacher is to facilitate learning in a safe, secure, stimulating environment that promotes freedom of choice, encourages trial of new experiences and promotes learning.
A successful educational experience requires participation of the child, parents, teachers and the community.
Parental involvement is integral to a child’s academic, social and emotional success.
Each teacher has a commitment to growth that is exemplified by an ongoing personal development both in education theory and practice.
Hilltop Montessori School seeks to promote environmental stewardship through curriculum elements and through its building design.

	Hilltop is accredited with The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
	Hilltop is a member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).
	Hilltop has received two generous grants from Legacy! Thank you to Legacy, Inc. for their support!
	Hilltop Montessori School is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified by the US Green Building Council. Check out our Green School gallery for photographs of the school's construction and the LEED Certification award presentation.