Welcome to Hamilton Heights High School

We are located in Arcadia, Indiana on State Road 19 in Northern Hamilton County. The north side of Indianapolis is only thirty minutes away via access to US 31 and 37.

We offer an extensive academic and co-curricular program to meet the diverse needs and interests of our students. University and business partnerships highlight the many learning opportunities available to help prepare students for post-secondary education and the competitive workplace. Additionally, the school corporation maintains a strong commitment to providing excellent facilities, technology, and faculty for our students.

Our website is a work in progress and we welcome suggestions for providing you with appropriate up-to-date information. Thank you for visiting our site.

2011-2012 Major Event Calendar

This is a calendar of major events for the 2011-2012 school year. More detailed yearlong calendar information is available at the HHHS Activity Calendar Link. Information regarding scheduled athletic events is available at the HHHS Athletics link.

HHHS Major Event Calendar

Mission Statement

Our Vision

We will accomplish this through:

• A passion for excellence
• A continual improvement process
• A high tech learning environment
• A caring well-qualified professional staff
• Anticipating changing student needs
• A commitment to action

Belief Statements

• Students learn in a positive environment, which is safe, respectful, caring, fair and realistic.
• Students learn when teachers employ a variety of methodologies.
• Interdisciplinary learning creates a continuous learning process for the students and should be emphasized.
• All students learn and improve their quality of learning through a variety of experiences including athletics, academic activities, school club activities, and community social work experiences.
• All students can learn and their learning can be maximized according to their individual ability level and attitudinal motivation.
• It is important for the high school to promote and develop activities, skills, and experiences, which lead students to becoming lifelong learners.
• Students achieve academic success when the curriculum and other school experiences are relevant and have clearly defined expectations and goals.
• It is important that open communication is facilitated between students and teachers to maximize individual learning.
• It is important for the high school to promote a climate of caring and unity, one in which the students can experience a group identity and a sense of belonging.
• Students learn from life experiences built on cooperation between school, family and community.
• Student participation and good attendance at school is essential for learning

Family and Community Expectations

• Hamilton Heights High School will provide and support the academic needs of all students.
• A creative learning environment is maintained and various instructional methods are utilized.
• The Hamilton Heights High School family provides a supportive student environment through effective networking of church, community, business, family, and school.
• Students learn best when their home life values, supports, and fosters an understanding of the purposes, functions, concepts and expectations of the school.
• The high school staff will be exemplary role models who demonstrate appropriate behaviors such as preparation, cooperation, effectiveness, and caring thus enhancing the learning environment.
• A safe, clean and orderly environment conducive to learning shall be maintained.
• A positive, caring and respectful classroom climate will be maintained to ensure an effective learning environment.
• Students will learn to value personal differences and respect others core beliefs.
• Students will acquire skills and exposure to current technology.
• Open communication will be fostered between faculty, students and parents.
• Recognition of achievement, improvement and excellence will be emphasized.
• Participation in academic and professional development activities is expected.
• The use of problem solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity will be developed and emphasized to encourage lifelong learning attitudes.
• The importance of service to others, community, state, country, and school will be emphasized.

Student Expectations

• Students will apply knowledge, problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity skills to everyday relevant problems.
• Students will learn to work independently without constant supervision or input.
• Students will develop skills to become valuable resources capable of contributing successfully to their communities.
• Students will demonstrate punctuality, courtesy, respect, industriousness, self-discipline, and appropriate behavior.
• Students will demonstrate concern for others and respect a variety of viewpoints.
• Students will exhibit a broad range of skills such as listening, reading, speaking, writing, and thinking.
• Students will become lifelong learners who know how to acquire knowledge and skills.
• Students will develop and accept a high level of responsibility.