Weighted grade approved for AP courses Hamilton High School students who take Advanced Placement (AP) courses next year will have an opportunity to earn a higher grade point average than their peers who do not take the college-level courses. School Board members approved the change that was recommended by a high school study committee of […]
December 19, 2005
Enrollment up since September School district enrollments this December are up 24 students over the September count. Human Resources Assistant Superintendent Dean Schultz presented a report showing student enrollment going from 4,217 in September to 4,241 in December. Changes in school enrollment show that: Willow Springs is at 270, down 4; Lannon – 286, up […]
December 6, 2005
WKCE costs to district outlined Just what are the costs of the implementing Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam (WKCE) in the Hamilton School District? Educational Services Supervisor Dee Bauman, Ph.D., provided School Board members with answers about the time, money and resources that were devoted to the standardized testing mandated as part of the federal […]
November 21, 2005
The single goal of Hamilton High School’s site plan is, “Students will demonstrate higher-level thinking skills across the curriculum.” The simplicity of the statement belies the challenge of its attainment. Hamilton Principal David Furrer reported on progress the school has made in its site plan. He provided a summary of department goals as the school […]
November 1, 2005
Committee forms to study facilities A committee will form to study issues affecting facilities in the Hamilton School District. School Board members approved convening a 2005 Facilities Advisory Committee to look at growth, building capacity and facility needs. The committee will begin meeting in November and is expected to present its findings and a recommendation […]
October 17, 2005
District’s diversity continues to expand The diversity of students served in the Hamilton School District continues to grow, and staff members have taken many steps to ready themselves for their roles in helping students find success. The district’s Chapter 220 coordinator and human relations specialist, Erica Bova-Brown, provided School Board members with a detailed multi-cultural […]
October 4, 2005
Hasbrook describes partnership A community partnership that will support the district’s Get Connected Program was described to School Board members. Parent and Community Triangle (PACT) is a new partnership between Sussex-area Outreach Services, the Hamilton School District and community parents. District Student Assistance Program and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) specialist Kristin Hasbrook reported […]
September 19, 2005
Tax levy passed at Annual Meeting About 18 Hamilton School District residents approved a tax levy of $22.77 million for the 2005-06 school year at the district Annual Meeting. The tax levy — the portion of the budget that is paid by district property taxpayers — represents about one-half of a percent decrease over last […]
August 15, 2005
Hamilton ACT score highest in its history Superintendent Kathleen Cooke announced to School Board members that the district performance on the ACT test is the highest since the district has tracked its performance on the college-entrance exam. With a composite score of 23.1, Hamilton students from the class of 2005 who took the test scored […]
July 18, 2005
Hamilton School Board approves employee contracts The Hamilton School Board approved contracts for several employee groups at its regular meeting July 18. Following ratification from United Lakewood Educators – Hamilton, the School Board approved a two-year contact that will provide a 4.1 percent increase in salaries and benefits for each of the next two years. […]