About Us
Beacon Hill offers a weekly Preparatory Academy at Mountain View College in Dallas, Texas that provides a structured and accelerated environment to supplement the existing academic curriculum of our students. Initially, the academy was modeled after one of the oldest Chinese schools in the Dallas Metroplex & local Math and Reading Centers. While attending area Chinese schools students work on reading and math at least 1 year above their grade level in a classroom environment. They also offer enrichment classes in Chinese origami, chess, basketball and other activities. At local Math & Reading Learning Centers students work on math and reading in an individualized, self-paced program, but there are no enrichment activities.
At Beacon Hill, we have combined working in an individualized, self-paced program with the goal of our students working and staying well above grade level. In addition, we offer enrichment activities every week such as chess, origami, science, storytelling, introduction to golf, introduction to cooking, etiquette, and art.
The Mission
To provide holistic child development through academic, cultural and life-skill programs with active parental involvement.
Beacon Hill Values
At Beacon Hill, we are committed to shared values that define who we are and how we do business today and in the future. These shared values will drive the decisions and actions of our staff and volunteers, and guide us towards the successful fulfillment of our vision and mission.
We are committed to:
Academic Excellence
We will be responsible for designing and implementing academic and enrichment programs that transcend traditional boundaries in order to develop the critical skills required for effective lifelong learning and are crucial future success.
To accomplish this we will provide programs that focus on:
- mastery of basic math and reading concepts in order to apply them in problem-solving situations;
- proficiency in reading and math above grade level
- outside reading in order to attain a college-level vocabulary;
- confidence and competence in one’s skills to enroll in higher level classes beyond Algebra II; and
- experiential learning and exposure to cultural, academic and athletic enrichment opportunities.
Customer Service
We will be industry leaders by focusing on our customers and putting them first in everything we do.
To accomplish this we will:
- meet, and exceed, customer expectations;
- be proactive, innovative and flexible in creating programs and processes to solve community needs;
- be mindful of the many, sometimes contradictory, demands and expectations of our different customers(internal and external);
- engage in fair, open, and honest business practices; and
- create and foster a safe environment for internal customers.
Respect, Trust, and Dignity
We will create an environment where all people are treated with respect, trust and dignity.
To accomplish this we will:
- create a respectful and meaningful work environment, characterized by honest, direct and relevant communication;
- communicate definable and measurable goals;
- act with integrity and create trust in both colleagues and customers;
- honor diversity, individuality, personal and professional differences; and
- conduct our business with the highest professional and ethical standards and to treat all resources given to us as if they were our own.
Growth and Opportunities
We are committed to the growth and development of our students, staff and volunteers, therefore, enabling us to attract and retain the best qualified people and fulfill our mission.
To accomplish this we will:
- create an environment characterized by continuous learning;
- foster an entrepreneurial, can-do spirit;
- build a cohesive team, working together for common goals;
- encourage a healthy balance between professional and personal lives; and
- create an enjoyable workplace of which we can be proud.
Operational Efficiency
We are committed to getting the job done right the first time, in an effective and efficient manner, in accordance with our mission and for the benefit of our students.
- To accomplish this we will:
- work collaboratively with parents and educators to achieve our common goals;
- deliver on-time, within our business plans, the commitments we make to each other and to each student;
- empower employees by promoting personal accountability;
- welcome innovation, creative thinking, and informed risk-taking; and
- welcome change and align ideology with continuous process improvement.