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School City of Hammond

Hammond, IN, us • 1000 - 4999 Employees
College/University

The School City of Hammond is a thriving progressive educational community of learners. The district is comprised of approximately 13,000 students of diverse backgrounds and cultures. The students are housed in 20 school sites consisting of 14 elementary schools, two middle schools (grades 6-8), two middle/high schools (grades 6-12), and two high schools (grades 9-12). In addition, the district offers preschool programs and a number of specialty programs. The district promotes both student and teacher excellence. Ongoing research-based and data- driven professional development is provided to the instructional staff to ensure students receive the highest quality of instruction from highly qualified teaching professionals.Community outreach and parental involvement are essential to the success of our programs. The district promotes active partnerships with each of these elements of the community.Mission Statement: Excellence in learning: Success in life.Vision Statement: The School City of Hammond embraces its diversity and communicates consistently high expectations. The School City of Hammond provides a rich and challenging learning environment that encourages academic excellence and the development of talents that prepares students to make positive contributions to our world.District leadership provides continuous, system-wide, professional growth opportunities enhanced by technology and guided by data-driven, research-based strategies, assessments, and timely interventions. Highly effective teachers and support staff collaboratively utilize best practices to maximize student growth and achievement.Supported by the pillars of sound, fiscal management, accountability, and community partnerships, SCH maintains a focus on transparency and good stewardship