SCHOOL PROFILE
Hillcrest Christian School was established as a non-denominational, non-sectarian, coed day school in 1971. We offer programs for K-3 through 12th grade which include an excellent after-school program. We are a distinctly Christian school, encouraging each student to develop a Christian world view based on the biblical truths that never change. Our curriculum is exclusively college preparatory, and each graduate is expected to be accepted to at least one college or university of his or her choice.

MEMBERSHIPS
The school’s memberships include:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Jackson Area Association of Independent Schools
Mississippi Private School Association
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce
Southern Association of Independent Schools

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TESTS
Students in grades one through nine take the Stanford Achievement Test. Students in grades three, five, and seven take the Otis Lennon Ability Test. High School standardized testing consists of the following: Sophomores - PLAN; Juniors - PSAT; Juniors and Seniors - ACT/SAT.
HCS students consistently score at and above the state and national averages on all standardized tests.

GRADING SCALE
A 95 - 100
B 85 - 94
C 75 - 84
D 70 - 74
F  69 - 0

HONOR COUNCIL
Hillcrest Christian School operates under an Honor Code that is grounded in trust, honesty and integrity. The High School Honor Council (9th -12th grade) is responsible for enforcing the Honor Code in grades 9 - 12. The Middle School Honor Council is responsible for enforcing the Honor Code in grades 6 - 8.