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Posted 2012-06-21
"My sons have attended Hamilton since preschool. My oldest will be in the fourth grade next year and my youngest will start first grade. I cannot speaker more highly about the principal and assistance principal. They are very committed to improving the educational experience for all the students. I echo what other parents have said about the afterschool options, especially the YMCA. My boys love going to school every day and learning from innovative methods, activities and technologies. Our teachers are very committed and the school now has a gifted program (in grades 1-4), new science and computer labs and music, art and multi-cultural studies for every student. If you are looking for a great neighborhood school in CPS, Hamilton is one of the best."
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Posted 2012-06-21
"Our family loves Hamilton. Our children just completed their third year and have really flourished. This has been a truly great start to education for them, thanks to amazing teachers, a great administration and very nice students. There are clearly good and bad things about being at a small school but in this case the good far outweighs the bad. The teachers and staff know all the students, and many of the parents, which creates a really friendly and supportive community. We couldn't have made a better choice for our children, or for us."
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Posted 2012-06-05
"My son is just finishing his first year at Hamiliton in kindergarten. I can not say enough good things about this school. The principal, teachers, parents, community are all doing an excellent job. I was very nervous to send my child to a CPS school. I have worked in the system for many years and unfortunately haven't gotten the best impression. Hamilton has changed that for me. This is a warm, caring school with lots of emphasis on learning, character development and inclusion. The fine and performing arts program is terrific. My son has multi-cultural studies 2 days a week and always comes home with interesting projects. Parent participation is huge. Parents are encouraged and welcomed into the school. I also love all that Hamilton does for the environment. They do a wonderful job with recycling, reusing and composting. I am so comfortable and confident sending my son to school each day. But the best part is probably how much he loves school. Another selling point for Hamilton is the after-school Y program. The counselors do a fantastic job keeping the students busy, working on homework and having a good time. Most days, I can't get my son to leave!"
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Posted 2012-06-04
"I feel conflicted about Hamilton, but it's not really Hamilton, it's CPS that we hate. Hamilton itself is terrific. The amazing Principal, and the extremely active parent community are terrific, and in general, I think the teachers are good. Our daughter happens to have a relatively cold teacher, and we cannot wait for the school year to end. Too much emphasis on grading (weekly!) and test-taking strategies. But some parents like that. A 20 minute recess! But, again, that's CPS. I wish I could give my childhood back to my daughter. She however, puts up with her teacher, though dislikes her, and she loves her friends. This year's experience has significantly diminished her love of school, however. She adored her Hamilton Kindergarten teacher, and then it was amazing. So, If you have to do CPS, I don't think you could ask for a better school."
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Posted 2012-06-01
"We love the School, principal, teachers and wonderful community of parents. My son is in Kindergarten here and loves going to school each day!"