Students must successfully pass tests in writing, reading and mathematics before they receive a diploma. Special courses are provided to ensure that students achieve their potential. Writing Styles teaches effective persuasive, narrative, and descriptive writing. Mastery Math provides instruction in operations, geometry, measurement, concepts and problem solving. Reading skills are reinforced in English classes with instruction in decoding, understanding meaning, detail, and main idea, making inferences, and use of reference tools.
Advisory class offers concentrated curriculum in social and work skills.
Students received scholarships from Chaffey College, Parent Teacher Student Association, Upland Rotary Club and Upland Fire Fighters Association. The curriculum is diverse and designed to meet the needs of the students. 230 Credit Variable credit is granted for completion of class work at Hillside High School. Credit is not tied to the semester system. State guidelines provide that one credit is approximately equivalent to fifteen hours of work.