“In Pursuit of Excellence”

Welcome to the new 2009-10 school year at Hamilton High School.  We begin the new year with an optimistic attitude and positive outlook for student success in all aspects of campus life. The staff has been hard at work identifying areas which require our attention and are developing plans in response to the findings.  As always, we are focused on how to improve individual student achievement levels as we prepare them for their post secondary endeavors. 

EdLine, our online student academic/attendance data base, has been well received and deemed effective in helping students maintain pace with expectations.  If you are a parent or student and do not have, or have lost,  your access code,  please contact the Hamilton High School office.  This is a very simple way to monitor academic progress and verify attendance patterns.

When high school graduates come back to visit they almost all say that “their high school career seemed to pass rapidly and if they had it to do over they would have prioritized their time differently.”  The decisions and issues they face in “life after high school” are often considerable and as all of us know, we can’t change history.  Hindsight is always 20/20.  I have personally found that it is much better in the long run to pay now for better, and more, options in the years to come.  I don’t know anyone who can’t improve with concerted and focused determination combined with good old hard work ethics.  With that in mind, our theme this year is “In Pursuit of Excellence” as we challenge our students to make the most of their opportunities now as they plan for their individual and unique futures. 

As we enter a time of economic uncertainty around the state and country, we are challenged with the reality of shrinking resources that support schools and students. Hemet Unified School District and Hamilton High School will address the current situation with the same dedication to students and resolve to which customers are accustomed.  Our students will always come first and we are committed to maintaining a quality educational and co-curricular program in the face of difficult times that often require tough choices. 

We welcome your suggestions and input on any and all issues surrounding our school culture and educational programs.  Please make a point of stopping by the office, at your convenience, to share any concerns or to simply say hello.  I look forward to meeting all Hamilton stakeholders regardless of your role in our family. 

 Respectfully,