Exceeds private schools in the area in terms of effective teaching, advanced and special needs curriculumn, character and talent of staff-admin. Students are remarkable in terms of community involvement, leadership, high-school/university placement. IEPs prepared professionally. Great mix of ethnic,
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Posted by a parent on 08/24/09
Not sure what these couple of poor ratings are all about - maybe a single disgruntled parent posting numerous time? Possibly a parent that is not involved in volunteering at the school? I absolutely love this school! Wonderful learning atmosphere - excellent teachers and Principal Sweet is a fantastic
... Read more guy that is a 100% advocate for the kids. Majority of residents move here because of the school. Don't listen to the disgruntled few!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/07/09
This is not a good school. This is for special education only. If your child is at an advanced level academically this IS NOT the place for you. The entire program is set up to service special ed - so your child will not receive a regular, competitive education -- he/she will be taught at a special
... Read more ed (IEP) level. Pricipal Sweet is the more unlikable, horrible principal. He does not believe parents have ANY say in their kids education. If you don't do it his and the the teacher way - you will not be welcomed. HORRIBLE school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/10/08
There is a lot of potential at NHS; however, don't let the press fool you. The principal is a bully who will do just about anything to get his own way while putting up a sickly-sweet front. While I do believe that most of the teachers have the best interests of the kids at heart, many of them are more
... Read more cliquey than the kids are! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/08
Very impressed with the school so far. Have had my daughter in two private schools. Neither can compare to the education that my son is now receiving in this wonderful public school. Congratulations on a job well done!
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Posted by a parent on 12/16/04
Our two children have attended NHS since kindergarten. The staff is well trained, caring and dedicated to student's academic as well as social growth. Our oldest has just started his first year of high school and is finding that he is well prepared both academically and organizationally for the fast
... Read more paced, academically rigorous program he is in. The class sizes at NHS are small, the curriculum nurtures critical thinking and problem solving skills. Each child's learning style is considered and I always feel that the teachers have my child's best interests at heart. Numerous extracurricular activites are offered. The annual school play is impressive each year with over 60 students involved. There is something for everyone at NHS. NHS is an excellent school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/04
Words can't describe North Hampton School - it is an experience and an outstanding one for each student. Staff and administration are child-centered and each decision made is based on the vision set by the community. Recent awards received by the school only validate that vision and I commend the staff,
... Read more students, administration and the entire community for having the foresight five years ago to write down their beliefs and then to build on them to where they are today. If you are lucky enough to live in North Hampton your children will receive a quality education at an outstanding school. Keep up the good work! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/04
This is our third school year at NHS! My daughter has gone to 2 other schools. We all agree that we will not leave this school! The higher standards set are wonderful, the staff are incredible, and the extra curricular offerings are beyond anything we have ever seen. We have been impressed by this
... Read more school since the get go and have had our personal feelings validated with the 2 Awards the school has won this year. I am thrilled with the caliber of class and homework my children receive. They are always challenged to reach the next level. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/24/04
Both of my sons attended North Hampton School and received outstanding educations. Both were able to take several honors classes and AP classes at the local high school (Winnacunnet). They both were accepted at top colleges. North Hampton School has always been a progressive school that values the
... Read more individual and has a curriculum that emphasizes higher level thinking skills as well as independence in learning. Recently the school won 2 prestigious awards: The Best Middle School in New Hampshire and the Blue Ribbon of Excellence Award from the Federal Department of Education. Through the excellent leadership of the principal, Peter Sweet, the school continuously works to revise and upgrade curriculum, using the latest research to learn how best to meet children's needs. An excellent school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/23/04
North Hampton School is not for everyone. While it has some great teachers, lots of creativity in teaching methods, and an abundance of extra curricular activities, it lacks a solid academic foundation. This is because there is no curriculum. This means they spend a lot of time on some subjects and none
... Read more on others. The metric system for example was never covered in my childs career. Service based learning also means that without planning there is no repetition of information and therefore mastery. Third, they do not test above grade level or have accelerated programs, so a bright child does the same work as everyone else. Read less
* In 2008-2009 New Hampshire used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Hampshire. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
490
Students per teacher:
8
Full-time teachers:
59
Number of classrooms:
36
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Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Learning Differences, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
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.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
North Hampton schools — North Hampton School is located at 201 Atlantic Ave, North Hampton NH 03862. 201 Atlantic Ave is in the 03862 ZIP code in North Hampton, NH The school district for North Hampton School is the School Administrative Unit 21. North Hampton School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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