The mission of Hillside Arts and Letters Academy is to offer students a challenging college preparatory curriculum with a special emphasis on visual arts, music, and writing. Students at Hillside Arts become self-directed and resourceful learners with a deep appreciation for the arts as not only a source of enjoyment and personal growth but also as a path to understanding and changing society. We prepare students to graduate as independent thinkers who are academically well-rounded, creative, and especially well-prepared to innovate and collaborate.