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Service learning projects through which students work together to make a difference in their community.

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) - a school-wide system of support that includes proactive strategies for defining, teaching and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments.

Project Lead the Way, a nationwide program which enables students to study automation and robotics, design and modeling, and energy.

All students have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities in the arts, academics, leadership, and athletics. Band, Orchestra, and Choir are offered in grades 5-8. Enrichment programs both before- and after-school are also available. Learn more about activities at Friendly Hills. 

Gifted and Talented specialty courses and academic clustering in all grade levels help meet the academic needs of all learners. Learn more about Friendly Hills' Gifted and Talented program.

The AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) promotes college readiness and high expectations for all students. Learn more about AVID.

Engaged and involved parents who provide thousands of hours of help and expertise each year.

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE 
Friendly Hills focuses on incorporating volunteering and service learning at all grade levels. Service learning provides real-life, hands-on experiences and prepares students to be responsible global citizens.

Each year, Friendly Hills students participate in Make a Difference Day — a celebration of community volunteer work. It's an occasion to recognize and appreciate all the hard work and planning that goes into making communities safe and pleasant places to live. Each grade level celebrates Make a Difference Day by working together to positively impact their community, the country or the world.

SUSTAINABILITY
LiveGreen is the district wide sustainability program that promotes energy saving and recycling initiatives. Each school throughout the district has a LiveGreen team. Learn more about School District 197's Sustainability program and LiveGreen teams.

WELLNESS
To actively engage students, staff and families in physical activity and healthy eating, the District has implemented a Wellness program. Representatives from throughout the district work together on the Wellness Committee to promote nutrition and exercise initiatives. Learn more about Student Wellness in School District 197.