Different, But the Same: Hamilton’s Magnets and SLCs

Hamilton’s School for Advanced Studies (SAS) has made a difference over the years. Counselor Ms. Sackett said Humanities students end up doing big things after high school, and she couldn’t be more proud.  Samantha Rosales, a senior in SAS, said Ms. Sackett was a character in the most fun way. “Even on my bad days, she made sure I laughed with her,” Samantha said. “Her jokes, facial e...

 “Everyone loves our SLC because of the family it creates,” said Mr. Ledezma.  Many students with CAA teachers say their experiences have been awesome.  Brizani Lozano, a senior in CAA, said Mr. Ledezma had a big impact on him. “His class brings out the best in yourself and he takes the time to make me understand his way of teaching. Helping me understand math was easy from now on.”...

The Humanities Magnet has always had a tiny population throughout the years. Many students say it provides a different perspective when it comes to learning. As students grow their minds in these programs, they feel comfortable and safe in their little bubble.  Ms. DeGuzman, an economics teacher for the Humanities Magnet, talks about how she shares a strong love for the Humanities Magnet’s size....

BIT is more than just a regular business/technology program students get “stuck with.” So say students who have had Ms. Cooley for the past 4 years.   Ms. Cooley has changed roles many times throughout her years at Hamilton. I was one out of many in her class that she left an impact on, welcoming people with a big “HELLO.’’ She never failed to please her students and have them see they chose a...

The AMPA program is more than just a “club,” says AMPA theater arts teacher Ms. Miller.  It is somewhere where you can be confident in what you like and comfortable within yourself.  Ms.Miller shared how she teaches more than “just students,” she teaches “actors.” Kimberly Escobar, a freshman in AMPA, said Ms.Miller is her favorite teacher due to the fact that “Ms. Miller brings...