Kimberlin Academy For Excellence

The Hillside Academy for Excellence, operational since 1970, serves more than 450 students in kindergarten through grade five. The academy offers instruction in fine arts, physical education, and health science and technology. It provides special education and English as a Second Language programs. The Hillside Academy for Excellence offers a range of extracurricular activities, such as drama, orchestra, choir and yearbook. The academy conducts classes in photography and sewing. It is a member of PTA and offers several after-school programs. The academy s library administers an accelerated reader program and features various magazines, newspapers, books and encyclopedias. The Hillside Academy for Excellence is governed by the Garland Independent School District.

A Blue Ribbon School, the Austin Academy for Excellence enrolls more than 900 students in grades six through eight. Founded in 1963, the academy provides classes in writing, reading, science, math and social studies. It offers instruction in foreign language, physical education, band, choir and orchestra. The Austin Academy for Excellence also provides guidance counseling, health care and special education services. The academy administers the English as a Second Language program. It offers opportunities to participate in several sports activities, such as football, basketball, and track and field. In addition, the academy provides career and technology classes. The Austin Academy for Excellence is a part of the Garland Independent School District.