All school efforts are directed to ensure success through child-centered learning. Walnut Hill provides a solid foundation of academic skills and builds higher-level critical thinking skills. Teacher, staff and student voluntarily transfer into the school indicating recognition of Walnut Hill's success. Teachers attribute student achievement to the recognition of reading and mathematics as essential foundations for learning. The curriculum maintains this focus while integrating these basics into the content areas of science, social studies, physical education, and the arts.
Every teacher is a reading and math teacher.
Recognition at district and state levels for exceptional student growth confirms the school's effectiveness. Walnut Hill's progressive media center is the instructional center of the school. It supports all facets of the curriculum and offers enrichment opportunities. Technology, through the Internet, increases instructional resources and links each classroom with the worldwide community. One hundred two computers enhance instruction and provide opportunities for children to be active participants with technology.