School starts at 9:05 and we dismiss at 4:05. We do not have supervision available for your child prior to 8:45. DO NOT drop your child off prior to that time.
Please DO NOT make U Turns when dropping/picking up students. Our safety guards will be giving out tickets.
The front of the school is reserved for emergencies, visitors to the front office, and buses/transportation only.
Please adhere to the school speed limit and drive SlOWLY during drop-off/pick-up.
We ask that you insist your child USE THE CROSSWALK or CROSSING GUARDS instead of darting between parked cars and traffic when crossing the street.
PARENTS OF 6TH GRADERS ONLY MAY PICK UP ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF HOLM ELEMENTARY.
| Arrival | Dismissal |
| Bus Come in through the front doors to go to the back…or to breakfast. Car Enter through the back gate to go to the back…or to breakfast. Walker/RTD Enter through the back gate to go to the back…or to breakfast | Bus Exit through the front doors to go to the bus…6th graders go through the south doors by Room 110. Car Exit through the back doors to meet your ride…6th graders go through the south doors by Room 111. Walker/RTD Exit through the back doors to meet your ride…6th graders go through the south doors by Room 111. |
BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED IN CAFETERIA8:20 AM-8:45 AM
At Hamilton, our educators facilitate learning experiences for each student to excel personally, academically, and socially. Schedules are provided to students in the morning of their first day of school. During the first two weeks of school, school leaders reserve the right to change a student’s schedule. Due to the complexity of our class placement process, we do not honor specific requests for a classroom teacher. Schedule changes may NOT be made after four weeks into either semester.
Attire must not disrupt the school’s learning environment. It must meet reasonable standards of cleanliness and show respect for others. Denver Public School Policy JICA- Student Dress establishes guidelines for and defines appropriate dress. Please see below for Hamilton’s additional dress code policies, which will be enforced on campus, in the building, and at school sponsored activities. In short, clothing should cover the body from shoulder to mid-thigh including the chest, back, midriff, and buttocks. Clothing should cover undergarments. Attire for religious or health reasons is permitted.
The school administration shall have the right to evaluate any clothing to determine its acceptability within the guidelines of the dress code. Administrators shall also have the right to make an interpretation on the decency and appropriateness of any garment. Administrators, teachers, and other certified personnel are responsible for enforcing the dress code. Possible exceptions for special days will be at the discretion of the administration.
The following items are not acceptable on school grounds, in school district vehicles, or at school functions or activities:
The following must be kept in the student’s assigned locker:
HMS follows a NO CELL PHONE POLICY.
Students should not have their phones with them during the school day. If students view their phones as an extension of their being, they may turn the phone off and keep it hidden during the school day. (Not like hidden in a Chromebook where they can still access it, but you can’t see it, but like hidden in a pocket, and kept out of their sight to avoid distraction from learning.) It is strongly recommended that students turn off and store their phone in their OWN locker during the school day.
This policy is in effect the first day of school and if a staff member sees a student’s phone, the phone will be confiscated.
Each time a phone is confiscated, families will be notified and staff will review this policy of not having a phone during the school day with the student. Phones will not be returned until 4:05 pm. If the Cell Phone Policy is violated a third time, the phone will be held by an administrator until a parent or guardian picks it up at school. It is strongly recommended students turn their phones off and leave their phones in their OWN lockers to avoid theft, damage, or distraction from learning.
The school is not responsible for locating lost or stolen devices, and will not be held liable for damaged, lost, or stolen phones.
Students are expected to be on time to class and remain in class until the end of the period. Students need a Hall Pass to leave the room. Students found without a pass will be expected to return to their class.
Beginning August 2022, LUNCH meals will no longer be provided at no cost to all students. It is important for families to complete a free and reduced meal application each school year to determine eligibility for free or reduced meal benefits. The application is available now on www.MySchoolApps.com.
Breakfast is free for all students, and will be served from 8:20am-8:45am. To help us prepare for, and supervise a warm, welcoming experience, please fill out this survey to help us prepare for your child to arrive early for breakfast.
School and District Support from CDE
CDE’s top priority is the health and safety of all students, educators and communities in Colorado. The department has compiled resources below about Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) to help provide guidance to schools and districts.
Schools and districts should work directly with their local public health agency and the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) for guidance on COVID-19. See also: Executive Orders and Public Health Orders.
Summary of most recent changes
Updates as of August 10, 2022
Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance.