We initially got excited about Hatch because of the Immersion program, but when wait listed we ended up placing our daughter in the traditional program. Her teacher, Ms Mills, is outstanding! With a classroom of 15 boys and 5 girls she had a lot on her hands and she continues to surpass my expectations.
... Read more I also love that there are some very motivated and involved parents. We are happy with our choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
Both of my children went to Hatch in the traditional (English) program and then on to Middle school and High School in Cabrillo Unified. I am very happy with their education. My daughter is accepted into the University of California, and my son is at the top of his class at Cunha. The teachers at Hatch
... Read more did a great job on behalf of both of my kids and I think Hatch is a wonderful school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/26/09
My daughter is in the English program Kindergarten class of Ms Belmonte. We have nothing but rave reviews for her and school. The school embraces the local culture and environment by offering programs that celebrate the diversity of the area. The teachers are passionate about their cause and it shows
... Read more through in how they teach their classes and interact with the children. The parent involvement in the school is also very high, there is a family atmosphere and everyone is involved in one level or another with the school. I am grateful to have such a great school in our neighborhood. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/09
My daughet is a first grader in the Spanish Immersion program and has been doing very well. She converses, reads and writes in both English and Spanish. We're very happy with the dedication of the teachers at Hatch. There's a strong sense of community and family involvement in the school which makes
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Posted by a parent on 04/29/09
We have been at Hatch for 4 years in the Immersion program. We have had phenomenal teachers who have been loving yet demanding. Both of my children can read, write & speak Spanish now and yet are still above grade level in traditional education.
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Posted by a parent on 04/09/09
Hatch School includes two excellent programs; Spanish Immersion and Traditional. The teachers are some of the most qualified and compassionate educators I have ever met. STRONG parent groups and solid leadership with a focus on a safe campus, and high sacademic standards make this a school that outscores
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Posted by a other on 04/06/09
We are very pleased with Hatch. We had initially applied to Immersion and when we were wait listed, we decided to try the regular english program. Our son has a truly outstanding teacher, Ms Belmonte. She is passionate, inspired, energetic, and fun. Our son is thriving in her class. He is fully engaged,
... Read more challenged, and stimulated. He looks forward to school everyday. We are also impressed with the principal and the PTO. We look forward to sending our daughter, as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/05/09
My son has been attending Hatch since kindergarten. He is now mid way through 4th grade in the Spanish Immersion Program. I am happy to report that last year we got a new principal, Dr. Mark Loos. He has really turned things around at the school. One of the biggest issues for us was the mediocre
... Read more and terrible reports about the 4th and 5th grades. We have new teachers and things are really going well. It is completely different than reported in the previous reports in 2006 and 2007 below. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/21/08
Last year was the last year my daughter attended Hatch Elementary. Overall it was an okay experience. However, my daughter had Ms Kelly who should win an award for the very best teacher. Ms Kelly was so encouraging and really interested in her children.
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Posted by a parent on 04/11/07
Being believers in a bilingual education, we have (had) kids in the Spanish Immersion program at Hatch school. This is a great program, up to the 4/5 grade. At that point the teacher quality really drops off (In fact a number of parents pulled their kids out of the 5th Grade Immersion class as the we/they
... Read more believed the teacher was not getting the students ready for mid-school the following year). One of the main reasons we believe this has happened is due to the (lack of) leadership coming from the Principal of the school. If your kids are in the English only track, the teachers over there are great and engaged, unlike the Principal and the 4th and 5th grade Spanish Immersion teachers (the K-3 Spanish teachers are great, by the way). We are hoping for a change in leadership at the school next year to get the program back on track. Read less
School Profile for Alvin S Hatch Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
516
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
32
Number of classrooms:
23
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Half Moon Bay schools — Alvin S Hatch Elementary School is located at 490 Miramontes Ave, Half Moon Bay CA 94019. 490 Miramontes Ave is in the 94019 ZIP code in Half Moon Bay, CA The school district for Alvin S Hatch Elementary School is the Cabrillo Unified School District. Alvin S Hatch Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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