Hamburg School District School

Hamburg School is a student-centered, pre-kindergarten through grade eight public school. Our instructional strategies encompass an eclectic approach that affords students learning opportunities suited to their individual needs. At Hamburg School, children learn skills necessary to become problem solvers and independent thinkers and to work and play in a cooperative manner. Our enriched educational program and curriculum addresses the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards; however, it is our objective to make certain that student performance exceeds state guidelines. To address our goals, we maintain a highly trained, professional staff that understands that being an educator is a privileged position that demands humility as much as respect and who recognize the power inherent in their roles and thus are self-reflective about their actions. Our staff is comprised of life-long learners who continue to enhance their repertoires of the traditional, alternative, and research-based teaching techniques as well as seek innovative ways to challenge our students by attending workshops and conferences on a regular basis. The focus of our special education services is the concept that children should be included in the regular education classroom to the maximum extent. As such, many programs and services are offered for students with learning needs including in-class support and inclusion programs that extend from pre-kindergarten to grade eight. In addition, our special needs children receive assistance in regular education classrooms from classroom aides along with the related services of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, ABA therapy and counseling that have been infused into classroom instruction. The expertise of our Child Study Team (school psychologist, learning disabilities teacher-consultant, and social worker) and speech-language specialist are complemented by the insights of teachers and parents to develop and implement individualized instructional programs. Even though we are small, our school offers a large array of extra-curricular programs for students. An honors program provides enrichment for gifted and talented students. Athletics including soccer, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, track, and field hockey offer students opportunities to showcase skills learned in and educational setting while experiencing interscholastic competition. A fine and performing arts programs allow for student growth through participation in chorus, instrumental band and drama clubs which have performances several times during the year. An Art Enrichment program and Art Club encourages and promotes the talents of our developing artists. Our character education and Too Good for Drugs programs continue to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them to make healthy choices now and in their futures. Finally, our bi-monthly spirit assemblies enable the entire school to come together. Hosted by various grade levels, the themes range from honoring veterans to the spirit of giving to those less fortunate and typically focus on our six pillars of good character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Each time we meet, the theme serves to unify the Hamburg School family and promote Hamburg Pride. The Board of Education provides the students of the Hamburg with educational opportunities that address the needs of all learners in our school, and we are all proud of our students, faculty, support staff, and each member of the Hamburg School Family.