Parent Corner | Resource Library

Here you will find helpful resources and guides to the different platforms and technology Hamilton and DPS use.


Quick Links


Parent Teacher Home Visit Program

About the Program

Too often, a home visit from a teacher means one thing to a family: trouble. But with the Parent Teacher Home Visit (PTHV) Program, the goal is to start by building a strong and positive relationship between the family and the school. The visits begin with the teacher asking about the family’s hopes and dreams for their child. By involving the parents and families, we create a better chance of success for students. Visit the website here to learn more.

In case you missed the info session about the Parent Teacher Home Visit Program, check out the slide deck and interest form here.

Parent Technology

Parent Portal

The Parent Portal is your first stop to access up-to-date academic information and applications to support you in monitoring your student’s progress.

Key Benefits of Parent Portal

  • Keep track of your student’s assignments, attendance and goals.
  • Enhance communication with your student and their teachers.
  • Access resources, including +Pass scanning, MySchoolBucks and more.
  • Stay informed about your student’s academic celebrations and challenges.
  • View Parent Portal in multiple languages.

How-To Create an Account

Schoology

Schoology is the Learning Management System students and teachers use throughout the school year for coursework, assignments, feedback and more. Click on the buttons to access PDF guides on how to log into Schoology, view courses and message teachers, and set notifications.

Digital Deets

Hamilton uses Digital Deets to communicate important information with families.

Hamilton will be using Digital Deets to streamline school-to-home communication this year. Their “one app for all” solution enables all of the members of a school community to easily receive information. Here’s how you can sign up:

  1. Head to www.digitaldeets.com or download their mobile app available for iOS and Android.
  2. Sign up and connect to your child. (No Digital Deets Code for your child? No problem! Use the Look it Up Link.)
  3. You will begin to receive targeted, relevant information related to your children.

Digital Deets Posts


School Helpful Information

School Policies

You can find updated school policies by clicking the link.

8th Grade Continuation Requirements
HMS 2022-2023 School Calendar

We have created this one-page calendar to post on your refrigerator with  important dates for families. We will continue to  update and add dates throughout the school year. Our most up-to-date calendar is on our website and can be found here. Feel free to reference this calendar anytime.

Before and After School Activities/School Sports

We are very excited to announce that Hamilton Middle will have before and after school activities. We have wonderful partnerships and can’t wait to start. Here is a quick reference of what will be offered. For more information about school sports, please visit our Athletics page here.

Denver Children’s Choir

This is a before-school activity happening every Monday from 8:00 am – 9:00 am. If you are interested in joining, please complete the application before coming to the session.

Application for Student Meal Benefits

All Hamilton families should complete this application as it helps the school receive funds. The submission and approval of a Household Application for Student Meal Benefits provides advantages beyond eligibility for free or reduced priced meals.  It also helps ensure students receive the maximum amount of benefits they are eligible for, including discounts on bus passes and some school fees, such as athletics, and reduced AP testing fees. It ensures schools receive additional resources to support healthy meals for students and after school programs. Your assistance in completing and submitting the Household Application for Student Meal Benefits is greatly appreciated and has the potential to help all DPS schools.  Apply now at myschoolapps.com.

Transportation

Bus stop information is now available on the Parent Portal. Click on  this link to get instructions for finding bus stop locations and pick-up/drop-off times. If the Portal says “walker”,  that either means the student is not eligible for transportation or they attend a school that uses the Success Express shuttle. If they attend a shuttle school, then they are automatically eligible and may board the bus at whichever stop/time works best for them. Shuttle schedules are available here. If you have any questions, call 720-423-4600 or email transportation@dpsk12.net.

Exception Request Tutorial

Way to Go Schoolpool

Hamilton has teamed up with Way to Go to offer Schoolpool, a safe carpool matching service. Schoolpool connects neighboring families who may be a good fit for driving, walking or biking to school together. For more information contact our school Liaison Dimarlys Suarez at dimarlys_suarez@dpsk12.net.

My SchoolBucks

School Payments Made Easy

From the cafeteria to the classroom, pay anytime, anywhere from your computer or smartphone.

Click here to visit MySchoolBucks!

Follow these steps to log in to MySchoolBucks through your Parent Portal account:

  1. Log in to your Parent Portal account.
  2. You may click on “See All Apps,” “District,” or “School.” All of the options are located at the top of the page.
    • If you click on “See All Apps,” you may click on the blue text titled “MySchoolBucks.”
    • If you click on “District,” you may click on either the “Add Lunch Money” task or on “MySchoolBucks” under Related Apps.
    • If you click on “School,” you may click on “Pay for Student Meals & Fees Online” or on “MySchoolBucks” under Related Apps.
  3. When the Denver Public Schools screen appears, enter your Parent Portal username and password. MySchoolBucks will then ask you if you are a New or Existing user.
  4. Click the “Existing MySchoolBucks User” button to link your Parent Portal account to your existing MySchoolBucks account. You will be prompted to enter your existing MySchoolBucks username and password.
  5. If you don’t have an existing MySchoolBucks account, click the “New MySchoolBucks User” button and follow the prompts to set up a new account.

Note: After linking accounts or setting up a new MySchoolBucks account, always use your parent portal user name and password to log-in to MySchoolBucks. When logging in through myschoolbucks.com, enter your username and choose “Denver Public Schools” as the login provider. You will then be redirected to a DPS login page where you can enter your parent portal credentials. 

If you don’t have a Parent Portal account, create one by following these steps:

  1. Go to myportal.dpsk12.org
  2. Click on “Create Account.”
  3. Fill out the form and follow the prompts to complete the Account Creation process.
    • If the information on the form does not match our student data system (Infinite Campus), you will receive an error. Click the “Contact Me” link in the error message and a representative from the Parent Portal team will contact you to assist in completing the process.
Bullying and Cyberbullying

If you are concerned about bullying at your school, we recommend contacting your school’s principal, social worker, school psychologist or teacher directly to address the issue. We encourage you to talk to your student about bullying and to teach your student to always tell a trusted adult if he or she, or another student, has been bullied or cyberbullied.

Learn more about bullying and cyberbullying at:

You can anonymously report any bullying behavior that threatens you, your family or your community through Safe2Tell by calling 877-542-7233, by visiting Safe2tell.org, or by using the Safe2Tell app on a mobile device.

For more information on DPS Bullying and Cyberbullying Policies & Procedures click on the link.

COVID-19

Do you want to schedule a vaccine appt for your 5-11-year-old? Call Denver Health at 303-602-8958. Click the link for more information.

COVID-19 Guidance for Parents & Caregivers

Staying Safe and Healthy

We have automatic no-touch drinking fountains for students to fill their water bottles. Students are not allowed to drink water directly from the water fountain. Please make sure students bring a water bottle to school every day. 

Students must bring a mask to school and wear it properly, covering their mouth and nose. If a student is not wearing their mask properly, we will call parents/guardians to support us and pick them up from school if the behavior continues. Please help us at home by talking to your student about proper mask usage and by providing them with a mask that fits comfortably. 

Volunteering

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Parent News

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