I am a parent, and personally I do like Hamilton overall, and I am glad we have a new Principal & Assistant Prinicpal in place for the new year. In the previous years, The Pledge of Allegiance was not being recited, however, the new administration has assured me that it will be part of the daily routine,
... Read more which makes me very happy! The teachers are good, there is one that I had a concern about, but it was addressed. I am excited about the extracurricular programs that Hamilton offers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/11/09
My son and daughter attended the preK at Hamilton and each had a wonderful experience. The preK teacher and her helpers did a great job at engaging and challenging each child and at his or her individual level. My son was in kindergarten last year, and we couldn't have been happier with his kindergarten
... Read more year. Next year, my son will be in first grade and my daughter will be in kindergarten. We're so excited about the new principal and assistant principal who started on July 1, 2009. Hamilton has an active parent group and an active Local School Council. The parent group raised money to start an after-school Spanish program and an after-school sports program last year. This year, there are plans to have additional after-school programs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/09/09
My daughter has been attending a Montessori school and we felt it was time to make a change. We visited our district school Hamilton and were very impressed. The pre-K program is looks great with a real attention to different learning styles. The Kindergarten teachers were warm & friendly- rooms were
... Read more spacious. I was encouraged by their programming-Being in Montessori, I was afraid my daughter would be academically advanced and 'bored' with the curriculm- but it turns out that they cater to each child, pairing them up with advanced students and or classroom to make sure they are learning at their level. They just hired a new Principal & Asst. Prinicipal with strong math & science backgrounds- which greatly compliments the schools focus on the arts. (how many schools have this any more!) I encourage other parents to check out this school! I think it is a great little secret!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/02/09
My daughter has been attending since she was 3 years old and will be entering first grade this fall. She has thrived in the wonderful nurturing environment that Hamilton has provided. Each teacher is both wonderful and creative. The principal has a professional cadre of teachers and has created a
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/09
All the teachers and principal are very professionals and responsables
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/09
My daughter started in second grade in April 2009, having just moved from Australia to the US. The teachers and children have been wonderful at helping her to settle in very quickly. After her first day at school she declared that it was the best day she has ever had at school! Academically speaking,
... Read more I think the school is fantastic. We couldn't be happier. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
Hamilton is a terrific little school that has done great things for our daughter.
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Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
Great school. for our children for the last 4 years. Love the afterschool Spanish program and the new gym teacher. Can't wait for the afterschool sports to start in the winter. As a working parent I like that the YMCA runs an afterschool program at the school. Great teachers and staff. Attentive and
... Read more caring. Parent community is supportive, dedicated and fun. Excited about LSC and their dedication to the school. I could go on and on and but I guess I already have. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/08
We have a child in pre-k who is having a wonderful experience. The school is very attentive and caring, and the teachers are excellent. They make sure that the entire class is getting what is needed.
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Posted by a parent on 11/06/08
This is our second year at Hamilton. We love the PreK and the overall atmosphere of the school. We've been impressed by the teachers we've met in the higher grades, and the school's scores are outstanding (if that kind of thing matters to you). The teachers are dedicated, and the Principal is around
... Read more all the time - I see her everyday at drop-off and pickup - and she is always happy to talk. She knows all the kids and I've seen her several times visiting the P to get involved in the learning. The arts programs are great - my PreK daughter has an art teacher, music teacher, gym teacher, and goes to multicultural studies. She learned the merengue from a professional dance instructor! The parent group is also really involved and dedicated to improving the school at all grade levels. We also like that the school is not overcrowded. Read less
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Chicago schools — Hamilton Elementary School is located at 1650 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago IL 60657. 1650 W Cornelia Ave is in the 60657 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Hamilton Elementary School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Hamilton Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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