Hammond High School

8800 Guilford Road

School District

Howard County Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 08, 2024

My kid is thriving at Hammond High and is in mostly AP/GT courses. Assignments and feedback are very organized. He seems to be enjoying himself, despite the long study hours . He enjoys friendships that are supportive. Ms. Reid is an engaged and effective Principal. The school sends emails to parents daily. The teachers are mostly veteran instructors who have command of their subjects. They care about the kids and enjoy them. This school appears to be an inclusive community. I am astounded by the opportunities provided for the students to help them on their path to being productive adults. The books, projects, and discussions are often college level. There is something for everyone. The upgrade of the building is wonderful.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2022

Great school, kids loved it I strongly recommended
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2021

The teachers, administrators, parents and entire neighborhood are extremely supportive and engaged in the development of the students.
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2020

I think that Hammond is stuck in a rough situation. Its difficult for them to point to parents and say, your level of involvement equates to your childs' success. Too many parents at hammond think its the schools job to raise thier child. I sat in a 9th grade orientation and heard many parent questions related to how thier children could play football with bad grades. In response to those questions and to my surprise there is (and I quote) a "black parent-student liaison", who said it was his job to work with parents of black students to sort those things out and work as a bridge between the parents and administration.My advise: If you care about your child's education, work with them daily in elementary and middle school so they can do well on the gifted and talented tests. In GT classes they will almost certainly be insulated with students that care about doing well and most issues you will hear about are relegated to the hallway non-sense.
Submitted by parent on August 03, 2017

Hammond is an amazing school with a wonderful staff and diverse student body. Our motto is "where people are important" and it is evident at our school.
Submitted by parent on June 20, 2017

Currently, I have a 9th grader attending Hammond. The teachers are great! I've communicated with his teachers throughout the school year with no problem. I was able to keep up with my son's grades through hcpss connect which has been very effective. The staff is very professional and the Principal is the best! My son plans to get more involved with school activities his upcoming Sophomore year. I am very pleased with the Howard County school system.
Submitted by parent on March 21, 2017

I have had 2 children go through Hammond and both thrived under the leadership of Ms. Leonard and her wonderful, caring staff. My children were encouraged to become involved and to push themselves academically thanks to fantastic role models. They also made some great friends!
Submitted by student on January 27, 2017

I love being a Golden Bear. As a student, you feel so included and cared about. The teachers are exceptional, they are amazing at teaching and I'm doing extremely well in the 4 AP classes I am taking. And of course, Ms. Leonard is the best principal ever. She is extremely inspiring and so genuine. She motivates and encourages us to work so hard. Hammond High is the best and I'm so proud to go there. Everyone cares about each other and everybody learns very well!
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2017

Principal Ms. Marcy Leonard is an inspiration to all with her incredible work ethic, positivity, energy and immense trust in her students. Staff is great and very approachable to students, and parents at all times. We are very happy as our child thrives in this wonderful environment. An all inclusive demographic of the school is a big plus as you can't get this kind of real world education in inclusivity, understanding and caring at any school. Academics, sports, extracurricular and clubs are great! Students here are genuinely loving, hard working and just a happy bunch. Kudos to Ms. Leonard on a wonderful job.
Submitted by teacher on January 16, 2017

I love working at this school! The administrators are phenomenal and make the environment so easy to work in. The staff are respectful of each other and are very involved in having great relationships with the students. Overall, the students are great! Of course, no student is perfect, but there is definitely a sense of community and school pride that goes on in this school.
Submitted by parent on January 05, 2017

Under Marcy Leonard's leadership over the last six years, this high school has been top notch. Their motto, Where People are Important, is not a catch phrase, but a LIVED experience for all students. Kids here are very accepting of each other and find common ground and pride in their achievements. We have had two students go through Hammond and could not be happier with their experiences overall. Wonderful, respectful teachers, staff and administrators set great real life examples for the students each and every day!
Submitted by other on December 14, 2016

All three of our children graduated from Hammond. They received excellent educations and subsequently received scholarships. Two were members of the National Honor Society and one was a member of the MD. State honors choir for two years. I believe that the teachers and the programs offered are a good indication of the school's value. When teachers are supported by the administration and the community, success is inevitable. Thank you Hammond High.
Submitted by teacher on November 06, 2016

Great school. Caring staff and administration. Couldn't ask for a better experience.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2016

Spent four years here, and although the facility is on the older side I met some of the most dedicated teachers of my career as a student. School is what you make it, and this particular school and a handful of exceptional teachers certainly prepared me for college as an engineering student at Virginia Tech.Apply yourself, and you will be fine...regardless of the institution.
Submitted by parent on March 25, 2016

Principal Leonard is amazing and so are many of the teachers my student has had. Dedicated, kind, flexible and understanding. Students are respectful and the clubs and athletics have been inclusive. We've had a great experience so far and look forward to the future.
Submitted by other on March 15, 2016

Hammond is a really good school. They really work hard to try to work hard to make me feel special. Its really hard not to feel special there. You'll feel at home. Good list of after-school clubs, sports life and the undeniable school pride that we are known for!!:) Go Hammond Bears :)
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2015

The school administration and staff are generally VERY helpful and responsive. The strong leadership of Ms. Leonard and many others there has had a great effect on this school. Nearly all the teachers help the students outside of class, and the number of extracurricular activities supported by the teachers is phenomenal. There is Homework Club and several other support programs, as well as tutoring provided by honor society students. The parent involvement is strong: the PTSA, Boosters, Music Boosters, and other organizations/volunteers put in hours and raise funds to keep the numerous activities going. The students show all of this in their school involvement: as only one example, the students get truly excited about Spirit Week (before Homecoming). The diversity of the student body is a plus. I have not looked to the test scores lately but can say my neighbors' families and my family's experiences with this school have been very positive.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2015

Any school is better then Howard High. I find the teacher at Hammond willing to work with the students after school to make sure they pass.
Submitted by other on November 05, 2014

It has fights and drama, the teachers don't care about you the students are bullies there's crowded hallways and people can't mind their own business or mind their manners. There only a few good teachers. Other then that my two years at Hammond High were horrible
Submitted by teacher on April 07, 2013

Good teachers, but lack of administrative control - student behavior and hence learning in many classes is poor. Too much emphasis on athletics rather than scholarship