Hitch Elementary School

We are new to Hitch, my son just started Kindergarten and we are very pleased. My son loves his new school. I do feel that that a 5 is way to low. I did my research before we started here and I am happy with my decision.
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5 are you kidding! My son has attended for 7 years. He is an honor roll student and it is all due to the staff and principal! There are over 14 afterschool activities, tutors available in the morning, open door policy with the principal(Ms. Reese) and a beautiful area for the kids to play. The nearby Catholic school has recess in the street. They don't even have a playground. We have a running track , field and playground area. The curriculum is always changing to enhance the students abilities and I feel very lucky to have my child be a Hitch Husky!
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My children have been attending Hitch for most of their school' years. The Hitch family cares for their students. I am impressed with the principle, Ms Reese takes great measures for the continued success of the school. If your child has a chance to attend Hitch that is truly a blessing.
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This school is amazing! My children are also testing above average in all subjects. There is a growing sense of community and much of the PTA work feels grass roots because the school had done such a turn around. I am happy with the diversity of children speaking other languages even if it brings down the overall test scores for the school. It is better to be unkown and not overpopulated like some of our neighboring schools.
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I have two boys attending this school. I transferred them at the beginning of the school year. At first I was hesitate given that my sons were at a performing art school. But to my surprise the school is great. The teachers are caring, and the principal is excellent. I encounter a situation and the principal follow through to the very end and still made a follow up call to make sure I was ok. The curriculum is wonderful, and very detailed. I can't say enough about the school.
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I have a son attending Hitch and I have become more involved with the school and PTA. The staff, Principal and many parents are amazing and always so positive. We all have a common interest and that is the future of our children. Hitch is a great school!
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We are so happy at this school. Its funny I spend quite a bit of time out in the community and find no problems with the children from this school at our area parks. However, the children from 2 of our nearby private schools have been causing so much trouble that they recently held a CAPS meeting in our park. The leadership is strong and growing Hitch. In our current economy I am so thankful to have such a great public school & am in agreement that these other families are missing out. My child is testing above average in all subjects. The testing is misleading for this school because of the language barriers with some of the cultural diversity but the academics are great. The PTA is working on a climbing gym!
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Like another parent, I too changed to Hitch mid-year from a private school. The principal is so great and involved in the school. My child has the best teacher. There are so many opportunities to get involved in a variety of clubs. After a month, my Kindergarten student started to read. And he was happy to be there from the first day. The standards set here are high and the students know it. Many children in my neighborhood go to private schools and I think they are missing out.
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I had my son in a private school and moved him to this school mid year. His teacher is amazing. The principal is great. More neighborhood children are attending each year. I wanted to expose my child to many cultures, it is why we live in the city. However, this is not true if you are in a private school. He has more homework than he did at a private school. His teacher has a masters instead of a bachelors degree. There are musicals, clubs, etc. They are developing a reading garden. They have all kinds of animals in the science lab. There is an open door policy and I have used it frequently. I was concerned about the reputation of the school but found individuals providing opinions did not have actual facts. I am more than happy to have the extra money in my bank account. Great Work Hitch!
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My daughter attends pre-k at Hitch. From the time I went to the parents meeting/registration last spring the staff, particularly the principal have exuded a true sense of community and made me and my family feel like welcome members of that community. My daughter's teacher is very current on teaching techniques to help the students learn the basics of reading and math so that they will be better prepared for kindergarten.
—Submitted by a parent

The current principal, Ms. Reese, has raised the status of Hitch Elementary tremendously through her dedication to the students and superior leadership skills.

The greatest school school on earth. The principal is a very nice and hard working person. This school should win a prize!!!
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Hitch is a wonderful place to be, both as a parent and as a student! My children love going to school each day thanks to the talented teachers who spend much time outside of the classroom preparing so that my children receive an engaging and rigorous curriculum on a daily basis! Not an easy task for the low pay teachers receive! I enjoy being a part of my children's school community and always am welcomed when I come to the school.
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Hitch has been a wonderful support for my LD son. I can't imagine why anyone would complain! They are so supportive there - even the principal helps. I have a daughter in 4rth grade too. No disability - but lots of attention and support. Hitch is the best thing that ever happened to us!
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Hitch is absolutely horrible when it comes to learning disabilities.
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Hitch is a good school with many good teachers. However, the administration and Principal are not very friendly nor try to create any relationship with their parents.
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I am so pleased with everything about this school! I love the diversity, leadership, student focus, and high standards in academics. Go Hitch!
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Hitch is a decent school. There are some teachers that are great and caring. The office staff leaves something to be desired. Actually, the administration in general are not very personable. The classes are overcrowded as they are in most CPS classes. My child is learning but I feel like we are getting short changed. The most talkative and caring person, in my opinion, is the police officer/security guard. She asks how we are doing, and knows what is going on.
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Great students, great parents, great teachers, great administration. What's not to like? This is a kids first school. Every year they get better - every year they are more student/family/community focused!
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My child graduated in the class of '06. She was very happy with her classmates and teachers. I am very satisfied with the involved adults that teach and work at the school. I loved it there when i graduated, also. I like the fact that the school allows kids to come and attend the school, even if they do not live close. Education should not depend on distance. Overall great school!
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