In collaboration with family and community, Hillsdale Middle School’s mission is to develop learners, leaders and artists using challenging, innovative instruction.
Our vision is to create a collaborative environment that empowers students to be resourceful, independent learners. Through the use of 21st century skills and technology, students will become creative, critical thinkers who pursue their passions to achieve life skills and educational success.
Core Beliefs
All students are capable of learning and achieving at high standards through the use of meaningful curriculum and quality instruction.
Students are provided a safe and structured learning environment where responsibility and autonomy is encouraged and developed.
Students receive differentiated and individualized instruction to prepare for college readiness and/or vocational training.
Students and teachers access current technology to acquire and apply 21st century skills.
Students are encouraged to be curious, creative, think critically and develop leadership and interpersonal skills which empower our students to positively impact their lives and their community.
We foster and value the partnership with families and the community in developing the social, emotional, academic and physical well-being of our students.
Our educational program encourages students to identify and pursue their passions by exploring music, academics, health, technology and the arts.
In today's episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Dr. David Miyashiro, the innovative superintendent of the Cajon School District in California. In this episode, hosted by Laura Glaab, we'll dive into Dr. Miyashiro's groundbreaking approach to education, which goes far beyond traditional test scores.
Cajon Valley Union School District is proud to announce Superintendent Dr. David Miyashiro's participation in the release of the highly anticipated 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) by the United States Department of Education (USED). Dr. Miyashiro, a member of the Technical Working Group for the NETP, has played a vital role in shaping and developing this visionary document.
Cajon Valley, starting in 2015,developed and began piloting the โWorld of Work,โ a K-8 program in which students explore career interests and learn how skills like organization, investigation, or interacting with people underlie different jobs.
When students fail to see the relevance of what they are being taught, they gradually disengage from the learning process and begin to rethink the value of higher education.
Five local educators representing schools in Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido, and Poway have been named SD County Teachers of the Year. The honorees were announced at a reception Friday night as part of the 33rd annual โCox Presents: Salute to Teachers,โ presented by San Diego County Credit Union in partnership with the SDCOE.