FAQs
We love to answer questions!
Parents frequently ask:
Are parents required to be a Christian in order for their child to attend Hill Country Christian School?
We require at least one parent to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Is Hill Country Christian School affiliated with a church?
We are a ministry of Hill Country Bible Church Austin (www.hcbc.com). We do not receive financial support from the church, and we operate as a separate 501(c)(3).
What age must students be to begin preschool?
Students enrolling in the three-year-old program must be three by September 1, and students enrolling in the four-year-old program must be four by September 1.
What age must students be to begin kindergarten?
Students must be five years old by September 1.
What preschool options does Hill Country offer?
We offer half-day and full-day programs.
What are the school hours?
- Preschool Half Day: Monday, 9:00 a.m.–noon.; Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–noon.
- Preschool & Kinder Bridge Full Day: Monday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- K-5th grade: Monday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Knights After School Care is available five days per week for a fee. •
- Middle School: Monday, 9:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
- High School: Monday, 9:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
Does Hill Country offer after school care?
We offer Knights Care until 6:00 p.m. for PreK-5th grade students for an additional fee.
Does Hill Country require students to wear uniforms?
We do not require our students to wear uniforms, but we do have a dress code.
How many students attend Hill Country?
As of August 2023, over 700 students are enrolled.
What is Hill Country’s waiting pool policy?
If no spots are available, qualified applicants will be placed in a waiting pool. Wait pools are not prioritized waiting lists. If an opening becomes available, the admissions committee will select the most appropriate candidate. The school reserves the right to give priority consideration to qualified sibling and alumni child applicants.
How can I request more information or schedule a tour?
Click here to request information or schedule a tour, or contact us at 512-331-7036 or admissions@hccsa.org.
What percent of Hill Country graduates are accepted to a college or university?
One-hundred percent of the class of 2021 was accepted to at least one college or university.
Do your students undergo STAAR testing?
No. STAAR tests are mandated for public schools. We do administer standardized tests in grades 2-8 once per year so we may measure our students’ progress and compare their performance to private and public schools across the nation. Our philosophy is that standardized testing should be an assessment of the efficacy of our classroom instruction and curriculum; therefore, we do not review for testing.