About Hillside
- - - “The small class size was helpful for lowering my son’s shame about dyslexia.”
      — Amy R. – Hillside parent
    - IS HILLSIDE RIGHT
      FOR YOUR CHILD?
Admissions
- - - Students entering grades 1–12 who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or another language-based learning disability are encouraged to apply.
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Summer School
Support Us
- - - When you make a gift to Hillside School it goes beyond our normal day-to-day operations.
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Parents
- - - The Parents Handbook contains all you need to know to about attending Hillside School.
    - PARENTS HANDBOOK
Assessment
- - - Assessments help to gain understanding and clarity regarding a child’s cognitive and processing skills.
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At A Glance

Hillside School, provides specialized instruction in reading, writing, and math for students in grades 1-12 in a supportive environment. We enable students with dyslexia and other learning differences to reach their academic potential and become capable and confident learners.

“The small class size was helpful for lowering my son’s shame about dyslexia.”
— Amy R., Hillside parent

Class Size and Enrollment

A maximum of four students per class allows close student-teacher interaction, individualized instruction, and a supportive community of learners. During the 2021-2022 school year, 80 students will be enrolled in first through ninth grades.

What We Teach

Reading, writing, and math are taught for 50 minutes each day. Please see Our Program for detailed information.

Working with your child’s public or private school

Hillside teachers contact your child’s classroom teacher from their traditional school to share information about the Hillside program and the work your child will be doing at Hillside. The Hillside teacher will invite your child’s teacher(s) to communicate throughout the year regarding the learning needs of your child.

Daily Schedule and Calendar

Students attend for a half day, either
Morning: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM, or
Afternoon: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hillside School coincides with Boulder Valley School District’s calendar

Location and Transportation

Hillside is conveniently located just Northeast of beautiful, Boulder, Colorado. Our location is easily accessible from several surrounding communities, including Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont, and Broomfield. Boulder is renowned for its sunny weather and close proximity to world class hiking, climbing, and skiing areas.

Transportation to school is not provided; however, Hillside does assist parents in arranging for carpooling whenever possible.

Hillside is located at:

7415 Lookout Road, Longmont, CO 80503

between Hwy 119 and 75th Street. RTD’s 205 bus route serves Hillside School throughout the day. Go to RTD for schedule information.

Accreditation and Memberships

Hillside School is accredited by AdvancED/NCA, the same organization that accredits Boulder Valley School District. We are also members of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) and IDA (International Dyslexia Association).