Special Programs

Special Education Services

The Hillsborough Schools provide Special Education services for those children who are found eligible by the Child Study Team. Referrals for assessment can be made by parents or classroom teachers. Small group instruction is provided for learning and/or speech and language handicapped children. Through the San Mateo County Office of Education, other services are available for children who need more intensive or more specialized services. Please call the principal for further information.

English Language Learners (ELL)

A tutorial program is offered to meet the needs of children whose knowledge and use of English is insufficient to allow full participation in classroom learning. Referral to this program is made by teachers or parents.

Giftedness

The Hillsborough Schools provide opportunities for children identified as having outstanding leadership, mathematics, general academic, or intellectual ability. The components of the program were developed by the Giftedness Advisory Committee consisting of parents, teachers, and administrators from each school. Referrals for assessing eligibility can be made by teachers or parents. The extent of the program is limited by the level of state funding. Please call the Director of Educational Services Matthew Lindner or your school principal for more information. Gifted Resources

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    • 300 El Cerrito Avenue
    • Hillsborough,
    • CA
    • 94010
  • Phone (650) 342-5193
  • Fax (650) 342-6964

Our schools have received 26 California Distinguished School Awards, 7 National Blue Ribbon Awards, and 29 Kent Awards for Innovative Programs. Our success is due to high quality staff, committed and involved families and community members, a supportive Board, a cohesive vision, and a strong commitment to excellence.
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More than two decades of research findings are unequivocal: the most important aspect of a school in terms of student learning is teacher quality, and our teachers are among the best!

Students in K-2 have access to a reading specialist. 3rd-5th grade students participate in our Innovation Labs where they create and explore. K-5 students participate in music classes, and 4th-8th grade students have access to instrument instruction. Spanish instruction begins in 4th grade, and Mandarin is offered in our middle school. All of our schools have a dedicated counselor, teacher librarian, physical educator, and more!

Through the generosity of donors, the Hillsborough Schools Foundation pledged $3.5 million to our schools for this school year. Last year's Fund-A-Need raised funds for traffic and safety. Thank you!
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