Hillcrest HS CrestSide Weekly

Vision: Empowering learners to lead globally.

Mission: Cultivating lifelong learners prepared to culturally engage in an evolving community.

We are a 'B' rated campus!

Monday, October 19 Parent Conference Night 5-8:30pm; Report Cards Issued

Tuesday, October 20 Boy's Golf, 12pm @ Luna Vista

Tuesday, October 20 Volleyball @ Thomas Jefferson HS, 6:30pm

Tuesday, October 20 ASP SAT Test Prep, 4:40pm-5:30pm in Library

Wednesday, October 21 Girl's Golf, 11am @ Luna Vista

Wednesday, October 21 PSAT/SAT - Information Below under Testing Section

Friday, October 23 Football at Mesquite Poteet @ Hanby Stadium, 7:30pm

Friday, October 23 Volleyball vs Seagoville HS, 6:30pm **Senior Night**

Saturday, October 24 Fam Jam @ Conrad HS, 9:00am-12:00pm

Put it on your calendar:

To promote CCMR, we designate Wednesdays as College, Career, and Military Day. Wear college and armed forces shirts.

To promote Hillcrest Spirit, we designate Fridays as Hillcrest Spirit Day. Wear all your Hillcrest SWAG.

This year, to streamline communication, we decided to make a one-stop-shop for all things Hillcrest "The Heart of Hillcrest". This site will help guide parents on what is going on at Hillcrest and who to contact for various questions. This site will be upgraded regularly.

When our new website administrators are trained, we will also update our website with the same information.

The goal is to have the same information in three different platforms to make it readily accessible.

We placed 2nd in the E-Sports Rocket League Dallas ISD Fall Tournament!

Please ensure your student is at school for each testing date. To ensure all students have a testing environment that is uninterrupted, students will need to stay for the entire test session.

Specific test information will be available at 1-2 weeks before each testing date.

PSAT Testing is October 21. All 10th grade students along with 9th and 11th grade Dallas ISD Scholars will participate in this testing session. All parents will receive a call-out on Monday if their child will be testing.

Any student who took the Algebra I EOC in 8th grade are considered accelerated testers by TEA. These students' SAT Math scores count for the school's accountability their senior year. TEA takes the best SAT Math score (out of all 4 high school years) from the student to account in the school's accountability rating.

How does the SAT Math score translate to performance levels for the school's accountability?

These are the minimum scores based on the student's Algebra I EOC performance level.

Approaches: 440-520

Meets: 530-680

Masters: 690-800

My student is an accelerated tester. How does it affect graduation?

The SAT score doesn't affect graduation. The score only affects the school's accountability.

Will all accelerated testers take the SAT on Oct. 21?

No. If the student has met the minimum score based on their Algebra I performance level (above), they will not be on the list to test.

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General ASP Email: ASP-hillcrest@aspdallas.org
Ms. Goudy: kgoudy@aspdallas.org
Mr. Lopez: blopez@aspdallas.org
Ms. Huerta: shuerta@aspdallas.org

Google Voice: (214)251-8719

Want to boost your SAT score? Free ASP SAT Prep starts Tuesday, September 8th, and will meet every Tuesday from 4:40 to 5:30 PM in the Library! Come get extra practice, strategies, and support as you prepare for the SAT. All Hillcrest students are welcome!

It’s never too early to start preparing for the SAT! Beginning Tuesday, September 8, ASP will host SAT Prep in the Library after school. We’ll alternate between Math and English each week, and snacks will be provided! Each student has access to two free SAT fee waivers. Stop by the ASP office if you have questions about registering for the SAT or using your fee waivers.

As always, please don't hesitate to stop by the ASP office in the Library, Room 187, to ask us questions, learn more about upcoming events and opportunities for students, or tell us about the amazing things happening in your classrooms.

Each month, ASP will provide students with a checklist of important tasks to help them stay on track with college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and graduation requirements. Get an October checklist from ASP and encourage your student to complete each item by the listed deadline.

If you have questions about any of the items on the checklist, please reach out to the ASP team. We are here to help!

The Hillcrest PTSA helped our teachers and staff start the school year off right!

We’ve stocked the workroom and break room with coffee, tea, and snacks to keep our amazing educators fueled through all the busy school days ahead.

Thank you to our teachers and staff for all you do for our Panthers—we’re excited for a great year ahead!

Help us continue to stock the teacher's lounge and workroom all year. Take a look at our Amazon Wish List and shower our staff with goodies! Click the link below.

Email Ms. Balderas at hillcresths@dallasisd.org with a written note that the students needs to be checked-out, the reason, and at what time. In addition, a photo ID of the requester needs to be attached to the email. This is to verify the requester has the legal authority to check out the student.

We want every Panther family to feel connected, informed, and involved! Each grade level has a dedicated parent leader ready to share updates, answer questions, and keep everyone in the loop. Together, we can cheer on our Panthers, plan exciting events, host fun fundraisers, and build a strong community. Let’s work side by side to create lasting memories and make these high school years the very best!

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It is important to remember that all athletic events are school events. Please ensure your student is following the dress code policy.

Football season is almost here! 🏈 The themes are set, the lights are ready, and Panther Nation is gearing up for an unforgettable season. Are you ready to show your school spirit and pack the stands? Check out this year's game themes and get ready to cheer on the Panthers!

Mrs. Flores (Office Manager): enajera@dallasisd.org 972-502-6816 *Please email Mrs. Flores to schedule all appointments with Principal Florie.*

Mrs. Harrell (Financial Clerk: Donations & Volunteers): yharrell@dallasisd.org

Ms. Balderas (Registrar: All things attendance & Parent Portal): vbalderas@dallasisd.org

Ms. Banda (Data Controller: Data entry from counselors): mbanda@dallasisd.org