June Surprise?
A comment in another post suggests that the District will announce a late, radical move to address overcrowding at Hamilton for next year.
A radical move like using John Marshall or Lincoln to house the HIMS 6th grade or 6th and 7th grade or relocating APP (in whole or in part) out of the building.
There is no news, only rumors.
A radical move like using John Marshall or Lincoln to house the HIMS 6th grade or 6th and 7th grade or relocating APP (in whole or in part) out of the building.
There is no news, only rumors.
Comments
Whether from incompetence or manipulation, the district administration has used crisis politics over and over again. They have burned through any trust. Now, every move is viewed with suspicion.
Also, look for some major movement in top staff by the end of June. Also not good.
They can fit all the kids into the building, but can't fit all the kids into classes because the course selections cause imbalances. Which is why this is coming so late.
HIMS Parent
I know the music program can't really trump academics; it is just one example of how much it will hurt to make a major change so late the year.
- parent
Yes, it would cost money, but so will moving kids out of the building, particularly at this late date.
-Not Again
- Half Serious
-Future HIMS Mom
Or it could mean that there will an ice cream social for the incoming 6th graders at HIMS with the exception of the APP students. Who knows?
HIMS mom
-LBG
Keeping up
District staff denied the rumor up until the presentation was released.
Carrie
Sad parent of 5th grader
- dying to know
Incoming HIMS?
I know teachers want their "own" room for their prep period , however does Hamilton have teachers move to other rooms so there is a class in session in every room, every period? They do this at Garfield.
Dear Hamilton International Middle School community,
As many of you are aware, enrollment is on the rise throughout our school district, including at Hamilton International Middle School. At every school we must balance the safety and security of our students with the need to ensure all of our students receive a high quality education.
For the 2013-14 school year, we are planning for 1,100 students at HIMS – an increase over our current enrollment of 975. We believe we can serve this number of students in our current space. We are not planning to relocate any 6-8th grade students to other schools for the upcoming school year. The maximum capacity of the building is 1,294, and we will continue to work with the City of Seattle to ensure we are meeting all the safety codes.
I know supporting this increase in students will present some challenges, so we are working with HIMS staff to ensure there is enough space to continue the quality teaching and learning. We have already increased the staffing allocation for HIMS, so the necessary teachers will be in place for the start of school. If needed, we may also add staff such as hallway monitors. We will also work with the City of Seattle on traffic safety in the area, and look at solutions for staff parking and drop off/pick up for families.
In addition, any students who are testing into APP during the summer will be placed at Hamilton only if there is space available. All current APP students who live in the Hamilton APP pathway will have a seat at HIMS for the fall.
For more detailed information about enrollment at Hamilton, please visit: http://bit.ly/HIMS2013capacity
I want to thank Principal Cindy Watters and the HIMS staff for their ongoing work to ensure the needs of students are met. I know they will do an excellent job next year serving and supporting all of our students.
Sincerely,
José Banda