Academics
Learning Support
Academic Center for Excellence
The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) at Hammond serves students in our Middle and Upper Schools to help them be successful and reach their full potential through academic, social, emotional, and general support. Students utilize the ACE to study individually or in small groups, receive tutoring, take or make-up tests, and meet with our staff members for support. The goal of the ACE is to provide students with resources to improve or enhance their academic and personal experiences.
As the ACE is connected to our Middle and Upper School Library, students are welcome to use the ACE as a quiet space to study and to utilize a variety of supplies including group tables, whiteboards, novels, and organizational materials. The ACE offers occasional study skills and organizational support ranging from locker up-keep and helping a student organize binder materials to practicing note-taking skills and study plans.
Personal Support and Counseling
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HAWKS
All 5th and 6th grade students take a quarterly life skills class called HAWKS (Health, Academics, Wellness, Knowledge, and Skills) that covers a variety of topics. Students work with our School Counselor, ACE Coordinator, Dean of Students, and Head of the Middle School for a comprehensive course and have a chance to apply those skills in every area of school life. -
Parent Partnerships
Hammond School Counseling strives to partner with parents to best support the needs of all students. Parents are always welcome to reach out with questions or to request support. We work to provide parent education programming in all divisions and foster a sense of community among our families. -
Student Support
Hammond provides resources for all students to support them personally, emotionally, socially, and academically. Forms of support often include individual counseling and support; group counseling sessions; periodic “check-ins” with students; and classroom lessons on wellness. -
Teacher Partnerships
ACE staff provide information and support to faculty throughout the year. They also work with administration to create opportunities for professional development on topics of mental health, child development, and learning needs to help enhance the educational journey. -
Wellness Program
The Hammond Wellness Program focuses on helping students make wise choices for a healthy future and offers opportunities for students to realize their potential. The curriculum includes interactive lectures and activities, advisory group discussions, and seminars on topics such as stress, peer pressure, social media, healthy relationships, alcohol and drug use, and nutrition.
ACE Staff
Academic Support
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Tutoring Support
If a student needs more consistent, one-on-one assistance, our Hammond Tutoring Program is a great option. Tutors range from undergraduate and graduate students to retired teachers and come to campus to work with students individually or in small groups. Tutoring is available for all academic subjects, organizational/study skills help, and SAT/ACT preparation. -
Learning Support
For students with diagnosed learning differences and/or an outside psycho-educational evaluation, Hammond works closely with students and families to provide learning accommodations through the development of an Academic Plan.
Development Enrichment Center
The Developmental Enrichment Center (DEC) is located in the Lower School for grades PK-4th. The DEC staff collaborates with teachers and parents to coordinate the most appropriate support services for a student. These support services may include parent/staff conferences, classroom interventions, and group or individual support within the DEC. After extended observation of a student and appropriate conferencing with parents and teacher, DEC staff will create a plan of support and communicate scheduling, fees, and ongoing feedback with parents. These interventions should be seen as a short term way to bridge a gap in skill development. The goal of our program is to target learning problems and teach students strategies that will help them to compensate for learning deficits. It is our hope that with additional support students will feel confident in the classroom and will be able to successfully meet the requirements of the curriculum at Hammond.
DEC Personal Support and Counseling
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LS Guidance Program
All Lower School students participate in regular guidance lessons. These lessons support the social and emotional development of all students, as well as strengthen the level of respect and inclusivity in each of our classrooms. Through our guidance lessons, students also learn ways to increase mindfulness, manage academic pressure, and resolve conflicts with peers. -
Tuesday Talks
As an extension of our Guidance Program and Honor Code, all classrooms participate in a Tuesday Talk topic that supports community and civic development. Through our Tuesday Talks, students explore such things as what it means to care for our campus, our Lower School Skyhawk Honor Code, and opportunities help our community through service learning. -
Parent Partnerships
As in the Middle School and Upper School, our Lower School Guidance program strives to partner with parents to best support the needs of all students. Parents are always welcome to reach out with questions or to request support. We work to provide parent education programming in all divisions and foster a sense of community among our families. -
Student Support
Hammond provides resources for all students to support them personally, emotionally, socially, and academically. Forms of support often include individual counseling and support; group counseling sessions; periodic “check-ins” with students; and classroom lessons on wellness. -
Teacher Partnerships
DEC staff provide information and support to faculty throughout the year. They also work with administration to create opportunities for professional development on topics of mental health, child development, and learning needs to help enhance the educational journey. -
Occupational Therapy
Hammond offers occupational therapy on campus. Occupational therapy may be recommended for an individual student for reasons that might be affecting his or her learning or behavior, such as motor skills, cognitive processing, visual or perceptual problems, difficulties staying on task, or inappropriate sensory responses.
DEC Staff
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DEC Academic Support
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Instructional Support
If a student needs more consistent, one-on-one assistance, our DEC learning specialists are a great option. DEC learning specialist are able to meet with students and provide individual or small group support in all academic subjects, organizational/study skills help, and SAT/ACT preparation. -
Learning Support
For students with diagnosed learning differences and/or an outside psycho-educational evaluation, Hammond works closely with outside professionals, students and families to provide learning accommodations through the development of an Academic Plan.
