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Chief Hill Academy (2022-2023)

GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT:  Luis Alejandro Martinez Dominguez from Hill Learning Academy at ICAN is very smart and loves skating. Hill Learning Academy Graduate Spotlights

Chief Hill Academy (2021-2022)

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT:  Fabiola Perez Garcia is a Hamilton High School senior from Hill Learning Academy. She has completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program at EVIT and will graduate this May to pursue nursing education. She will also be working in the nursing field with the skills she gained from her program. She has excelled in her academic progress and has been extremely dedicated to her studies throughout high school. Congratulations, Fabiola, on your accomplishments, and best of luck in your future endeavors! Hill Learning Academy Seniors Spotlights

Chief Hill Academy (2021-2022)

Staff comment: "I love working here. Our students love us, and we love them. The staff is amazing -- like family. Our administrators are kind, thoughtful and real. I look forward to continuing to work here."

Chief Hill Academy (2021-2022)

EDGE @ Chief Hill Learning Academy uses a program to catch students doing the right things. Each "CAUGHT YOU Doing Something ABOVE and BEYOND!" is entered into a raffle for quarterly prizes.

Chief Hill Academy (2021-2022)

Parent Comment:  I would like to thank everyone at Hill Academy for all you do. My daughter has a rough couple of years and was struggling with school. Between the pandemic, the emotional and social stress it caused, as well as a few other health concerns, graduating was questionable. She transferred to Hill Academy this past fall. To be honest, I was concerned as there is a misconception about the school. I cannot tell you how pleased and impressed I am with all of the teachers, counselor, office personnel and Mr. Constance. They set expectations up front and took the time to get to know my daughter and me. They know every child, every parent and just make a welcoming environment! They customized a plan for her to get back on track, and now not only is graduation possible, she actually finished ahead of schedule with amazing grades! I appreciate this school and the amazing people associated with it. My daughter has regained her confidence and is ready for the next step! I am so proud and thankful!

Chief Hill Academy (2021-2022)

On Hill Learning Academy spirit day prior to winter break, principal Dave Constance went the extra mile and shaved his head with the HLA logo. At the Hill Edge program, students completed all their work and were able to have a little fun "acting like students" prior to break.

Chief Hill Academy (2021-2022)

Hill Learning Academy hosted their first post-secondary fair filled with career and college opportunities.

Chief Hill Academy (2021-2022)

Four Hill Learning Academy students were recognized for earning perfect attendance in the first quarter.

Chief Hill Academy (2021-2022)

Hill Learning Academy EDGE senior Fabiola Perez Garcia is rocking it at EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology).

Chief Hill Academy (2021-2022)

Jose Julian Perez Zavala is the first graduate of the school year from Hill Learning Academy. Jose needed only one class from last year and completed it on August 13. Hill should have 16 graduates at the end of this quarter and 23 more in December. Congratulations!

Chief Hill Academy (2021-2022)

EDGE students at Hill Learning Academy take a practical on fetal pig dissection.

Chief Hill Academy (2020-2021)

Congratulations to teacher Connie Kriel (ICAN) who won the Apple Achievement Award, and sophomore Tatum Erwin who is the Superintendent Citizenship winner from Hill Learning Academy for 2021. Read their stories here!

Hill Academy at ICAN (2019-2020)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  Kaleb Lane, a senior at ICAN (CHS), has proudly committed to join the U.S. Navy. He has completed all of his course work and will be heading off to basic training in the very near future. Kaleb says, "There is one thing no one can take from you, your education. Do your best. Don't go for good, be outstanding." Hill Academy Seniors Highlights

Chief Hill Academy (2019-2020)

Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: Karina Flores gives 100% effort every day. She is always respectful and attentive. Karina is the first to assist other students when things are not clear. Her maturity, kindness and work ethic make her a shining star! Hill Academy is lucky to have such a hard working student and staff is beyond proud to have her represent the school for the Superintendent Citizenship award.

Chief Hill Academy (2019-2020)

Superintendent's Student Citizenship Award winner: (ICAN) Aspynn Joe enrolled as a shy and timid young lady, and in just 9 short weeks has flourished into a confident, class completing machine. The entire staff adores her and greatly admires her work ethic. She is a model student and a great example to motivate other students. Words the staff used to describe Aspynn include respectful, responsible, dedicated and goal oriented. It is an honor to have Aspynn represent the ICAN campus.

Chief Hill Academy (2019-2020)

Math teacher Jon Rogers and his EDGE students use timing gates to learn about ratios, inertia, speed, and rate of change.

Chief Hill Academy (2019-2020)

Hill Learning Academy staff dressed the part to wish everyone a Happy Holidays on Friday, December 13.

Chief Hill Academy (2018-2019)

The Hill Learning Academy student council volunteered at the St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix.

Chief Hill Academy (2018-2019)

Alma Bonillo, Dave Constance, Jen Chandler, Michelle Swope, and Kelly Castillo promote College Day at the Hill ICAN campus. Every other Thursday, they promote colleges and talk about the opportunities out there for students.

Chief Hill Academy (2018-2019)

Our staff and students worked so hard 1st quarter, and the students earned 607 1/2 credits toward graduation!

Hill Academy at ICAN (2017-2018)

SENIOR HIGHLIGHT:  The Saunders Montague Perseverance Award recipient from Hill Academy at ICAN is Jose Camargo Ramirez. Jose took a nearly three-year hiatus from high school after facing some personal struggles. Earlier this year, at the age of 20, Jose learned he was going to be a father. Jose had one goal in mind before the birth of his son -- and that was to graduate high school. One credit shy of achieving that goal, Jose asked to re-enroll in school and accomplished his dream just days shy of the birth of his son, Josiah. Hill Learning Academy Seniors Highlights

Chief Hill Academy (2017-2018)

Congratulations to the Chief Hill senior who was credit-deficient when he started as a sophomore, has graduated a semester early and will start college in the spring!

Chief Hill Academy (2016-2017)

Community comments: Chief Hill Academy has great kids that really shine. Thanks for being friendly and welcoming.

Chief Hill Academy (2015-2016)

This school year, Hill Learning Academy helped 92 students earn their high school diplomas. When compared to the past 5 years where the school had an average of 32 graduates per year, this was a great accomplishment by our students. My hat is off to the staff who helped make their dreams come true.

Chief Hill Academy (2015-2016)

Parent comments submitted about Chief Hill Academy: "The people at this school have helped my daughter so extremely much that she has made the Principal's List for the first time EVER and she LOVES going to school, also for the first time ever. They have figured out how she learns and have helped her so extremely much. She has always struggled in school until this year when she finally received the help she needed to be successful in school. I am eternally grateful."

Chief Hill Academy (2014-2015)

Crystal Porras, teacher at Chief Hill Learning Academy, has been selected as the Sun Lakes Rotary Club 'Teacher of the Month' for September.

Chief Hill Academy (2014-2015)

In January 2014, Hill Academy was announced as an accredited school by AdvancEd corporation.

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