Hammond Elementary School

I cannot say enough good things about this school. The staff, the teachers, the processes, all of it is fantastic. Second to none. My children formely attended a top rated school nearby as well as a private school and Hammond has proven to be the best choice yet. My child was dejected in the former environment, and is now thriving socially and academically. To see this type of imrovement by the caring staff restores my faith in the educational system. Really an excellent place.
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Hi, I am a mother of a 7yr old going to 2nd grade. My son has really enjoyed his KG & first grade. The teachers are so fabulous and create a great learning environment. I wish they have a shelter soon for the play area, otherwise my son loves and looks forward to going to school. I was amazed at his knowledge on astronomy as a first grader! I would recommend this school to anyone.
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My nephew went to another school in the area last year and he had to repeat first grade. At the end of last year he didn't even know his alphabet. His teacher at the last school told me he wasn't taught math because he didn't like it. He had some personal issues the last school did not address. This year the child is on level and peronal problems are much improved thanks to his luck in drawing an excellent teacher. She has worked incredibly hard to help my nephew. The staff at the front desk, the administration, and teachers have been absolutely wonderful. My nephew can't wait to get to school in the morning. Unlike another reviewer, I love school uniforms. They are not expensive, look great, and it is a no brainer getting dressed for school in the morning.
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I had my son at another school in the district and he was miserable. His grades were the worst they had ever been his attitude was awful and I had even put him into counseling. At the last grading period of the year last year we switched him to Hammond. As a result he is once again a happy boy. His grades are back up to A's & B's and he could not be happier there> I am very happy too. What a great bunch of people!
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My 5th grade grandaughter was spending a few days with us when I picked her up from school on Friday Oct 9th. She was all excited about a project she had done in Science. She wanted to do more so Saturday we went to Home Depot to explain what she needed, pipe covering. Then at Target we purchased 3 rolls of masking tape. She spent the weekend making roller coasters for a marble. Our living room was covered with masking tape, tubing and marbles. She even had her cousins over and all three of them made roller coasters. It reminded me of the 'good ole days' when kids shared their ideas and tried different things without an adult, referee or written rules. The experience was well worth the messy living room and the less than $10 it cost for the materials.

I am the mother of a recent first graduating class child . My seond child will attend for a second year being in 3rd. My daughter will be at Walker this next year. Hammond is great in many ways. The teachers are awesome. The only thing I dislike is the uniforms now. Alot of people can't afford a seperate wardrobe for school. There were a few rules that were crazy too. Like even the 5th graders can't get up in the lunch room to get a fork if they drop it....WHAT??They are older and need to learn to behave and act. Can't teach them that if you treat them like the kindergarten class. Other than silly rules they got a great education and learned alot....
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