Hammond Elementary School

8110 Aladdin Drive

Laurel, MD 20723

School District

Howard County Public Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 09, 2024

Very good school. My kids love it
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2024

This school has too many children with uncontrollable behavior issues - other students at the school are routinely traumatized, threatened with violence, and forced to endure a learning environment of constant disruption and chaos. While one cannot help but feel compassion for these traumatized young children, an entire school cannot suffer at the expense of a few. The administration does not have the resources to handle these children and just tolerates outrageous behavior on a daily basis. The teachers try their best and are overall well meaning, but simply cannot be good teachers in this environment and are routinely quitting as they cannot take it anymore. TRUST ME - DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE IF YOU EXPECT THEM TO LEARN AND NOT NEED CONSIDERABLE THERAPY WHEN THEY GET OLDER.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2022

My children have been at this school for 4 years and we have had a very positive experience.We chose to move to this school pyramid because the school demographics are diverse. We have mixed race children and wanted a diverse background so that they would be surrounded by peers of all races. HES has a very good balance of children of all races, and minority representation in all areas is higher than the national averages. There is also a good mix of socio-economic diversity so that my children understand the concepts of privilege and compassion and learn how to be inclusive to people at all socio-economic levels.As for the teachers and staff, we have had wonderful support from the front office staff to the teachers to the paraeducators (counselors, special education teachers, and other support staff). My children love school, love their cohorts and love the staff. My children want to participate in many of the extracurricular activities because the school fosters a wonderful sense of community. So when there are special events outside of school hours, my children actively want to see their friends, fellow students and the staff for special events. This sense of community helps make my children enjoy the school and the atmosphere and want to learn. They have thrived in this setting. The pandemic was a very challenging time and my children had difficulty learning remotely. The teachers did a wonderful job trying to accommodate the students and families remotely in a very difficult setting. The children were so grateful to be back to in-person school and returning to school after such a challenging period only increased their desire to learn and be in school. The teachers did a really great job in transitioning the children back into in-person school, adapting to the varying degrees of learning loss and bringing the children up to speed at or above grade level.I do want to make a comment about some of the lower ratings (3 stars and 1 star). I think it is unfair for Great Schools to leave such old reviews up. All of the 3 star reviews are from 9 years ago and the 1 star review is from 10 years ago. In that time, the principal has retired and the former assistant principal is now administering the school. Many of the teachers have changed from that period, so the school is very different from when those reviews were posted. Reviews from more than 6 years ago should be limited.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2022

We have been a Hammond family since kindergarten. The teachers communicate well with parents. My son has a diverse group of friends. This school is a 10/10.
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2020

Outstanding! Safe learning environment, safe walk to school and back home for students living in surrounding neighborhoods, challenging curriculum, knowledgeable educators, & caring administrators.
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2019

This school is amazing! From the kindergarten observation day to the Open House, and through the 1 month of school, I have attended PTA night and new family night. Teachers are amazing. Administrative are taking good leadership. Even the parents attending those activities are very involved and caring. Overall it's a very good environment for a good child's well being. Parents, the great school rating is not going to lead to an accurate judgement of the best environment for children. Nurturing a child is a long process. Be patient! Life is not just a test the teachers help preparing in the 3rd grade.
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2019

This school is amazing. If this school is a 6/10 I am supremely curious to know what is required to be a 10/10 because in my experience this school is a 10. I have the unique experience to say this as parent who transferred their child from a private school and feel this overall experience has been far superior minus the 1300/mo cost. I can't say enough about how amazing this school is from the front office, to the school nurse, to the classroom teachers and the auxiliary teachers. HES is an amazing school all the way around!!
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2019

Excellent, overall our child has had great relationships with her teachers and peers.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2019

All around, superb and diverse school worth bringing your child to learn!
Submitted by parent on March 25, 2019

Excellent environment that feels safe and inclusive for the majority of students and parents.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2018

We have a wonderful experience at Hammond from the front office to the principal and the teachers have been terrific. I can’t say enough good things about this school.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2018

Fantastic teachers, leaders, parental involvement. My kids have been supported and are thriving
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2017

Love it! If you plan to move here because of school system, this is an easy decision. Also, the PTA is very much active and helpful in so many levels. Ms. Cavanaugh and Ms. Strine are exemplary teachers who really take time to assist you on how you can maximize the potential of your child. Ms. Armstrong is great as well especially with other events such as Talent Night and Multicultural night. Staff members in front are very helpful as well. Thank you everyone for what you do for our kids!
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2016

We love Hammond Elementary. Amasing teachers who go above and beyond for the students. The ladies in the front office are very professional and always melcoming. Mrs. Partesi,the principal is always present in the school. My kids have a lot of respect for her. Engaging field trips connected to the curriculum. The seminar GT program is amazing so is the music program. A big thank you to Ms Baird for being an awesome 4th grade teacher!!!
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2015

My son did very well his first year at Hammond as a kindergartener. What makes the school great is the high level of parent participation, the teachers (Ms. Braxton is AWESOME), and the positive reinforcement form of discipline (1-2-3 Magic), which we started using at home as well. My son is reading above grade level and there is a strong sense of community within the school.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2015

This school is awesome. The principal is on top of things. She is at all the events and she is always available for the parents. I am very pleased with the quality of education that my kids are receiving at Hammond.
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2014

My kid loves the school, teachers, staff, and the Principal. I rate it 10 on 10 :)
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2014

My daughter has been going to HES and I have been very very happy with her overall performance. I love the staff and teachers. They try to make the student do their level best. Very impressed overall!
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2014

My child has been attending Hammond Elementary School for 2 years now and I feel that she is receiving an excellent education. The school has been in transition with a new Principal this year and extensive redistricting a few years ago, but I have had good experiences here so far. All of my child's teachers have been really willing to help her learn and the Vice Principal (Mr. Tark) is always friendly.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2014

This is my children's 2nd year at Hammond and they really enjoy going to this school. The teachers are all very friendly and willing to communicate any issues and progress as it occurs throughout the year. The music program is excellent and the class is very diverse in its student body. Each grade has different levels to allow your child to excel at their pace be it top of the class or at the back they will continue to improve. The school very much encourages parent volunteers and has a great PTA system. Being attached to the middle school is a bonus going forward and the school feels very safe and well mannered.