Academics

Welcome to an overview of academics at Flo Hill! Use the tabs on this page to browse each grade level and subject.

This page offers an overview of the exciting learning progression for each grade level. You'll find summaries of the core subjects, as well as specials, Gifted & Talented, and Bilingual/ESL, highlighting the key concepts and skills we're thrilled to introduce your child to. We're looking forward to a year of engaging lessons and meaningful learning experiences.

Welcome to PreK!  We are excited to be the very first stop on your child's educational journey.  Children that attend Pre-K learn to socialize with their peers, manage their emotions, and get the foundational academic skills to boost their lifetime learning potential. Our goal is to give students the academic and social foundation needed to be successful in later grades and in life. At this age, students learn best through movement and play - we make sure to incorporate plenty of both into our daily routine.

Welcome to first grade at Florence Hill. This is the most exciting grade to teach! We are so fortunate to be able to watch young readers blossom and grow. Students develop independence, responsibility and pride in first grade.

Our students read and write all day long. We use a balanced literacy approach to reading and writing with weekly shared big books, focus poems, word study, read alouds, small group guided reading lessons and The Daily Five reading workshop. Students have the opportunity to write in various settings, including the use of the Write From the Beginning program.

The students are also being taught to think mathematically and to reason. They learn to see relationships and patterns, solving problems with growing confidence in a “hands on” approach. We love to use math manipulatives to see the math come alive.

Social studies concepts are often integrated into reading time. Our focus is on the relationships with the world around us.

Science lesson often take place in our wonderful school garden. We are able to integrate math and writing too.

Our third-grade team is committed to supporting your students' educational goals as well as their social and emotional well-being. This year, we are focusing on developing their writing skills while enhancing their understanding of mathematics, science, and reading. Our aim is to equip them with the knowledge they need to carry forward in their academic journey.

Our goal for Florence Hill Elementary fourth grade is to ensure success for each student by providing a supportive and loving environment. We realize that fourth grade is both a vital and transitional time for students. Writing across the curriculum is a priority, and integrating all subjects is our focus. Teaching our students the character traits they will need to survive in today's world and in the future is a daily objective.

Welcome to the 5th grade team at Florence Hill Elementary. We are excited to have your child for the last year of their elementary school career. While this is a transitional year for them before they head to middle school, we intend to make it rewarding as well. We have many things planned for them, including engaging lessons, field trips and incentives for using what they know. We genuinely care about the success of your child, and we hope that you will join us in encouraging them to put their best effort forth everyday.

Grand Prairie ISD Advanced Academics Program is committed to ensuring that our highest ability learners are challenged to meet their potential by providing appropriate curriculum and equitable learning opportunities that meet their social and emotional needs, interests, and areas of strength, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religious, age, sexual orientation, class, and disability disparities.

At Florence Hill Elementary, students can be referred to the Gifted & Talented program at any time from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Students are identified for this program using both Cognitive Abilities testing & Standardized Achievement testing. Once identified, students receive pull out services 4 times each week. 

The curriculum is specifically designed to meet the needs of these special students.  The small class size allows students to have unique learning opportunities created for their interests & advanced abilities. Our curriculum units are based on broad themes & incorporate logical, creative, and critical thinking skills across all the academic subject areas.

Broncos that receive Gifted & Talented services have many opportunities to go beyond the traditional classroom. We use real world & hands on learning that encourages students to ask questions & enables them to find the answers. Gifted scholars also attend field trips throughout the year to extend their classroom experiences.

At Florence Hill, Inclusion teachers work with general education teachers to support students with diverse learning needs in a general education classroom.  The goal of the inclusion classroom is to ensure that all students feel included and have the opportunity to succeed.

Art

Art at Florence Hill is an exploration of different techniques and mediums that will allow students to have a personal connection to their art studies.  Drawing is a basic life skill that all students will learn and be able to apply with ease by the time they leave for middle school.  The introduction of art theories coupled with student centered subjects help make students successful here in art. The students at Florence Hill have been recognized or awarded by many contests and art shows including gold medals from TEAMS, The Cotton Bowl Classic Art Contest, GPISD Planetarium Art Contest, Artist in Bloom Art Shows, Black History Month Art Shows, and Hispanic Heritage Art Shows.

Physical Education

At Florence Hill we focus on developing physical fitness. Our physical education class helps students develop skill and confidence, maintain physical fitness, learn about personal health and wellness, and demonstrate positive social skills. We do specialized lessons in Pickleball, 9 square in the air, floor hockey, kickball, and we always end our school year with a family and friends Field Day event.