I have been a part of the Hammond family for 40 years. Hammond has totally changed the focus from academics to athletics. Teachers are not certified and no curriculum. The leaders of the school are not accountable. No ethics and not the role model I would want for my children.
An excellent private school that sends 100% of its graduates to college. Very involved in educating its students in all of the worlds cultures.
My son has attended Hammond since Pre-K. His academic instruction has been exceptional. As a member of an athletic team, academics always takes precedence. In fact, athletes are asked to go to study hall instead of gym each day to add extra focus time to studies. I am happy to be a reference for anyone considering Hammond for their child. We could not be more pleased with our choice.
Hammond goes above and beyond to insure that each of my children's learning styles are addressed. My children are confident learners who aren't afraid of a new academic challenge.
I love the community and atmosphere of my children's school! Not only do they expect great things academically, but they also applaud good citizenship and character!
I am so impressed with the number of enrichment offerings through Hammond's PLUS Programs. Also, Hammond offers more than 100 different summer programs and camps every year. My child attended Hawk Ridge Camp and absolutely loved it! Highly recommend your family checking out these great additions to Hammond.
This is our third year at Hammond in the Lower School. My husband and I chose Hammond because of the college preparatory academics and strong community atmosphere. When we made the switch from another small private school my oldest daughter was starting second grade and my youngest in PreK. I was a little concerned about my oldest daughter's transition into a new school and making new friends. Her second grade teacher Elizabeth Webb made the transition absolutely flawless. I would receive weekly phone calls the first couple of months just letting me know how she was doing in class, and on the playground. It meant the world to me that she was so in tune with what I was concerned with and that she took notice of so many aspects of my daughters day. We truly appreciate the love we receive from the Hammond community.
Beautiful campus but the summer camp leaves much to be desired for the price. Much. Counselors just didn't give the attention it should for the price. And most of it is free play... Too little learning even in the specialty programs.
Hammond School has been a great place for my children to grow up. Excellent, college-prep academics; safe environment; caring teachers. Laura Riley and Anne Fowler in particular have inspired our middle child to a life of knowledge and service.
As an alumni and a parent of the school I can speak completely honestly about Hammond. Looking back on my personal education, I can honestly say I didn't realize how fortunate I was that my parents sacrificed so much to send me to Hammond for so many years. As a parent, I will continue to make sacrifices to send my children to this amazing school. It is more than a school, it is a community, a family, and a breath of fresh air in the world we live in. If you want to find "the bad" or "the good" online when searching schools....you can find it anywhere, so after scrolling through all of the reviews, I challenge you to come take a look, give Hammond a call, step onto campus and experience for yourself what makes this school so SPECIAL!
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