“It has truly been a pleasure to watch my child bloom during their time at Hillsboro.”

Quick Facts

History

  • Founded in 2017.
  • 501(c)(3) Non Profit
  • Governed by Board of Trustees
    • Connie Edwards – Chairperson
    • Wendy Poczatek
    • Brian Puckett
    • Prudence Nguyen
    • Ron Eddings
    • Will Norwood
    • Meghan Edwards – Ex Officio

Location

  • Our 30-acre campus is in Helena
  • Only 10 minutes from I-459, between exits 6 and 10, providing easy access to nearby residents and commuters

Academics

  • Toddler – High School
  • Regular/Honors courses available in every academic area
  • Written evaluations from preschool – middle school
  • Grades used in high school and for those middle school students earning high school credit
  • Parent/teacher conferences twice a year

College Preparation/Admissions

  • Individualized college counseling
  • Dual-enrollment opportunities with Jefferson State, University of Alabama, and University of Alabama in Birmingham
  • Career/college and standardized test preparation course

Technology

  • Technology is incorporated across the curriculum
  • All middle and high school students required to have daily in-school access to tablet or laptop

Parent Involvement

  • Parents fill multiple jobs throughout the school year
  • Drive to field trips and outings
  • Participate in Montessori Parent Education
  • Support special event days such as earth day, field day, etc.
  • All parents working with students complete a background check

Fine Arts

  • Students receive a variety of fine arts options
  • Courses include woodworking, music, photography, dance, and graphic arts such as drawing, painting and sculpture

Alumni

Our graduates have gone on to attend widely respected higher learning institutions including:

  • The University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Auburn University
  • The University of Alabama
  • Portland State
  • The University of Alabama at Huntsville