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Hamilton High School Chandler Unified School District 3700 S Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85248 (480) 883-5000 Fax (480) 883-5020
www.hamiltonhuskies.com
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Principal ...............................................Dr. Fred DePrez Assistant Principal 12th grade… ............. Roseyn Hood Assistant Principal 11th grade……………Chris Farabee Assistant Principal 10th grade ………Dick Banisewski Assistant Principal 9th grade ........................ Brad Bell Athletic Director ...................................... Sharon Vanis Counselor Freshman ........................... Amy Furrow Counselor A-Co ................................ Mike Maluski Counselor Cr-F ..............................Rosemary Gallo Counselor G-La .................................Alex Purchase Counselor Le-Pa .....................................Ozzy Perez Counselor Pe-Sc …………………………Jan Moore Counselor Se-Z .................................. Steve Kanner
THE CAMPUS The following facilities are available on campus: a public library, a day care center, a 613 seat auditorium, two gymnasiums with three indoor basketball courts, a football stadium and a state of the art heated swimming pool. The Facts – 2009-2010 School Enrollment: 3,300 Average Class Size: 28 Student/Counselor Ratio: 1: 400 Senior Class Enrollment: 752 Percentage of Faculty with Master’s Degree: 85% Demographics – 2009 Caucasian Hispanic African American Asian Native American
55% 21% 11% 11% 2%
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools School Code: 030-062 School Colors: Maroon, Silver and Black School Mascot: Husky Website: www.HamiltonHuskies.com
THE SCHOOL Hamilton High School, established in 1998 is a four-year (grades 9-12) comprehensive high school located in the southeastern part of the City of Chandler, Arizona. The school follows a district-wide modified year round calendar. Hamilton High School offers outstanding curriculum, comprehensive fine arts and athletics programs, and a wide variety of extra curricular activities. State of the art technology enhances students’ learning, presentation, and research capabilities. Students at Hamilton High School are expected to make use of an array of technological tools to enhance their learning. Computer labs are available and allow students to develop their own interactive presentations using sound, video, animation, graphics and texts. In keeping with the school’s philosophy, an integrated curriculum is a primary goal.
THE DISTRICT Chandler Unified School District consists of 29 elementary schools, including four traditional schools, five junior high schools and four high schools. The total student population is over 37,000. The U.S. Department of Education has recognized many of the schools in the district as National Schools of Excellence. The Chandler Unified School District has many partnerships with local companies that provide technology, internship, and teacher training. There are more than 3,900 people employed in the school district. Students are transported by a central bus system.
THE COMMUNITY The city of Chandler is located in the southeastern part of Maricopa County, approximately 20 miles from Phoenix. One of the fastest growing communities in the nation, the population of Chandler in 2004 was over 220,000. The economic base of Chandler is diversified. Chandler has a strong economic base including manufacturing, electronics, financial institutions and biosciences. Major companies such as Intel, Motorola, Wells Fargo Corporate Headquarters Microchip, Orbital Sciences and Charles Schwab maintain facilities in Chandler. The population is young and well educated with 75% of adults having some college education.
CURRICULUM
STATISTICAL PROFILE
The academic program is organized on a modified block schedule. A full class load is 6 credits. Monday – Wednesday students attend all six classes for 52 minutes in length. Thursday students attend periods 1-3-5 and on Friday attend periods 2-4-6 for 102 minutes in length.
National Merit Program: The class of 2009 had 5 National Merit Finalists, 1 National Achievement scholar and 6 National Hispanic scholars.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS HHS High School Program 22 Units of Credit English......................................................................... 4.0 Math (Include Algebra I)............................................. 3.0 Science ........................................................................ 2.0 Am/AZ History............................................................ 1.0 World History or World Geography............................ 1.0 United States Government........................................... 0.5 Economics ................................................................... 0.5 Health .......................................................................... 0.5 Physical Education ...................................................... 1.0 Fine Arts or Vocational ............................................... 1.0 Electives ...................................................................... 7.5
GRADING SCALE Grade A (100-90) B (89-80) C (79-70) D (69-60) F (59-0)
Grade Points 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0
Honors/AP Courses 5.0 4.0 3.0 1.0 0.0
ADVANCED PLACEMENT Hamilton High School was recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the top 1200 high schools in America. It also received the Seiman’s Award for 2006 as the number one Advanced Placement High School in the studies of Math and Science in the state of Arizona. In addition, the last two state AP Scholars graduated from Hamilton High School. Hamilton also had 129 AP Scholars, 6 National AP scholars for 2008. Courses are offered in English Language, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Geography, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Politics, Microeconomics, French Language, German Language, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Psychology, Music Theory and Studio Art. In 20082009 approximately 1100 students were enrolled in AP courses. Hamilton administered 1100 exams in the before mentioned courses, which is one of the highest number of exams given in a public high school in Arizona.
SAT Scores – 2008-2009 Math Verbal National 515 501 Hamilton 524 515
Writing 493 493
ACT Scores – 2008-2009 National Hamilton
Eng. 20.6 21.3
Math
21.0 22.6
Reading 21.4 22.3
SCI 20.8 22
Post-Secondary Plans (Class of 2009) 4 Year College/University 2 Year College Technology School Military Work or other
Comp. 21.1 22.2
42% 43% 2% 3% 10%
2008 GRADS COLLEGE ATTENDING
2009 GRADS COLLEGE ATTENDING
Harvard ASU U of A UC Berkeley University of Penn Point Loma Nazarene George Washington University of South. Cal McGill University NAU
ASU UC Berkley U of A Boston College John Hopkins NAU Duke Notre Dame University of Penn Rice University
INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES Hamilton is a 5-A, Division 1 member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA). Although Hamilton is only eleven years old it has been the 5A State Champion in Football in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2008. Baseball State Champion in 2003, 2004 and 2008, State Golf Champion in 2005-2008 and Co-Ed Cheer Champions in 2001-2005. Year-round Sports Academies are offered in Football, Soccer, Swimming, Golf, Volleyball, Tennis and Softball. Other Sports offered include Cross-Country, Basketball, Wrestling, Badminton, Baseball and Track. In addition there are Club Ice Hockey, Lacrosse and over 50 clubs and organizations.
www.hamiltonhuskies.com
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Principal ...............................................Dr. Fred DePrez Assistant Principal 12th grade… ............. Roseyn Hood Assistant Principal 11th grade……………Chris Farabee Assistant Principal 10th grade ………Dick Banisewski Assistant Principal 9th grade ........................ Brad Bell Athletic Director ...................................... Sharon Vanis Counselor Freshman ........................... Amy Furrow Counselor A-Co ................................ Mike Maluski Counselor Cr-F ..............................Rosemary Gallo Counselor G-La .................................Alex Purchase Counselor Le-Pa .....................................Ozzy Perez Counselor Pe-Sc …………………………Jan Moore Counselor Se-Z .................................. Steve Kanner
THE CAMPUS The following facilities are available on campus: a public library, a day care center, a 613 seat auditorium, two gymnasiums with three indoor basketball courts, a football stadium and a state of the art heated swimming pool. The Facts – 2009-2010 School Enrollment: 3,300 Average Class Size: 28 Student/Counselor Ratio: 1: 400 Senior Class Enrollment: 752 Percentage of Faculty with Master’s Degree: 85% Demographics – 2009 Caucasian Hispanic African American Asian Native American
55% 21% 11% 11% 2%
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools School Code: 030-062 School Colors: Maroon, Silver and Black School Mascot: Husky Website: www.HamiltonHuskies.com
THE SCHOOL Hamilton High School, established in 1998 is a four-year (grades 9-12) comprehensive high school located in the southeastern part of the City of Chandler, Arizona. The school follows a district-wide modified year round calendar. Hamilton High School offers outstanding curriculum, comprehensive fine arts and athletics programs, and a wide variety of extra curricular activities. State of the art technology enhances students’ learning, presentation, and research capabilities. Students at Hamilton High School are expected to make use of an array of technological tools to enhance their learning. Computer labs are available and allow students to develop their own interactive presentations using sound, video, animation, graphics and texts. In keeping with the school’s philosophy, an integrated curriculum is a primary goal.
THE DISTRICT Chandler Unified School District consists of 29 elementary schools, including four traditional schools, five junior high schools and four high schools. The total student population is over 37,000. The U.S. Department of Education has recognized many of the schools in the district as National Schools of Excellence. The Chandler Unified School District has many partnerships with local companies that provide technology, internship, and teacher training. There are more than 3,900 people employed in the school district. Students are transported by a central bus system.
THE COMMUNITY The city of Chandler is located in the southeastern part of Maricopa County, approximately 20 miles from Phoenix. One of the fastest growing communities in the nation, the population of Chandler in 2004 was over 220,000. The economic base of Chandler is diversified. Chandler has a strong economic base including manufacturing, electronics, financial institutions and biosciences. Major companies such as Intel, Motorola, Wells Fargo Corporate Headquarters Microchip, Orbital Sciences and Charles Schwab maintain facilities in Chandler. The population is young and well educated with 75% of adults having some college education.
CURRICULUM
STATISTICAL PROFILE
The academic program is organized on a modified block schedule. A full class load is 6 credits. Monday – Wednesday students attend all six classes for 52 minutes in length. Thursday students attend periods 1-3-5 and on Friday attend periods 2-4-6 for 102 minutes in length.
National Merit Program: The class of 2009 had 5 National Merit Finalists, 1 National Achievement scholar and 6 National Hispanic scholars.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS HHS High School Program 22 Units of Credit English......................................................................... 4.0 Math (Include Algebra I)............................................. 3.0 Science ........................................................................ 2.0 Am/AZ History............................................................ 1.0 World History or World Geography............................ 1.0 United States Government........................................... 0.5 Economics ................................................................... 0.5 Health .......................................................................... 0.5 Physical Education ...................................................... 1.0 Fine Arts or Vocational ............................................... 1.0 Electives ...................................................................... 7.5
GRADING SCALE Grade A (100-90) B (89-80) C (79-70) D (69-60) F (59-0)
Grade Points 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0
Honors/AP Courses 5.0 4.0 3.0 1.0 0.0
ADVANCED PLACEMENT Hamilton High School was recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the top 1200 high schools in America. It also received the Seiman’s Award for 2006 as the number one Advanced Placement High School in the studies of Math and Science in the state of Arizona. In addition, the last two state AP Scholars graduated from Hamilton High School. Hamilton also had 129 AP Scholars, 6 National AP scholars for 2008. Courses are offered in English Language, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Geography, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Politics, Microeconomics, French Language, German Language, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Psychology, Music Theory and Studio Art. In 20082009 approximately 1100 students were enrolled in AP courses. Hamilton administered 1100 exams in the before mentioned courses, which is one of the highest number of exams given in a public high school in Arizona.
SAT Scores – 2008-2009 Math Verbal National 515 501 Hamilton 524 515
Writing 493 493
ACT Scores – 2008-2009 National Hamilton
Eng. 20.6 21.3
Math
21.0 22.6
Reading 21.4 22.3
SCI 20.8 22
Post-Secondary Plans (Class of 2009) 4 Year College/University 2 Year College Technology School Military Work or other
Comp. 21.1 22.2
42% 43% 2% 3% 10%
2008 GRADS COLLEGE ATTENDING
2009 GRADS COLLEGE ATTENDING
Harvard ASU U of A UC Berkeley University of Penn Point Loma Nazarene George Washington University of South. Cal McGill University NAU
ASU UC Berkley U of A Boston College John Hopkins NAU Duke Notre Dame University of Penn Rice University
INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES Hamilton is a 5-A, Division 1 member of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA). Although Hamilton is only eleven years old it has been the 5A State Champion in Football in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2008. Baseball State Champion in 2003, 2004 and 2008, State Golf Champion in 2005-2008 and Co-Ed Cheer Champions in 2001-2005. Year-round Sports Academies are offered in Football, Soccer, Swimming, Golf, Volleyball, Tennis and Softball. Other Sports offered include Cross-Country, Basketball, Wrestling, Badminton, Baseball and Track. In addition there are Club Ice Hockey, Lacrosse and over 50 clubs and organizations.
