Two curriculum documents revised School Board members approved revisions to the social studies and family and consumer education curriculum documents. Changes to the social studies curriculum – which encompasses geography, history, political science and citizenship, economics and behavior science – include: A focus on global geography, especially east Asia, Africa and Latin America, in fifth […]
December 17, 2007
PLTW sees success Introduction of Project Lead The Way (PLTW) has been so successful in the district that the School Board can expect to see a future request for more staffing. Assistant Superintendent Dean Schultz updated the board on the national program developed by professional engineers that introduces students to engineering fields at middle and […]
December 4, 2007
High school reports progress Hamilton Principal Candis Mongan presented a positive report on the high school’s progress in the past year. The school site plan identifies three interventions that emphasize higher-level thinking through a problem-solving model, application of reading strategies and Bloom’s Taxonomy. Mongan said the three interventions will remain part of the school’s focus […]
November 19, 2007
Lannon celebrates successes Lannon Elementary School has cause for celebration with the results of recent standardized test results. Principal Richard Ladd reported on the school’s site plan. Compared to Waukesha County school districts in the percentage of students who were proficient and advanced on the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam, Lannon was at the top […]
November 6, 2007
Students get support in many ways Students who need additional academic support have a wide range of programs and interventions available to them at all grade levels. Assistant Superintendent Dean Schultz outlined the measures that are taken to help all students reach success. The high school offers: Club Success, Empower Academy, English Language Learner (ELL) […]
October 15, 2007
District AODA efforts boosted The district’s effort to prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) among students is seeing encouraging trends. Student Assistance Program and AODA Coordinator Kristin Hasbrook presented an annual report to School Board members about district activities and efforts. Hasbrook noted increases in three areas: networking, students served and funding. Networking among […]
October 2, 2007
Committee to review enrollments School Board members approved convening a committee to review enrollments in the district, but made it clear that the committee would not be recommending new facilities this school year. Members of the Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) that looked at district growth and facilities two years ago will be asked to meet […]
September 17, 2007
High school initiatives support students Hamilton High School has focused on increased achievement through its site plan, and Principal Candis Mongan outlined some successes and initiatives that are underway at the school. Mongan reported that the high school has experienced a significant increase in the number of students participating in Advanced Placement (AP) and ACT […]
September 4, 2007
Board approves 403(b) Plan Document The Hamilton School Board took action that will give the district a leg up on new Internal Revenue Service requirements by approving its 403(b) Plan Document. IRS rules changed to require the school district to have its own plan documents in place describing how tax-deferred employee savings plans will be […]
August 20, 2007
New grading principles incorporated After two years of study, the Hamilton School District has incorporated a new set of grading principles and guidelines into its District Assessment Program. The Assessment Leadership Team (ALT) looked at best practices in grading, developed staff training sessions and recommended changes to middle and high school report cards. In addition, […]