California Distinguished School Award 2018
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that Hamilton has been named a 2018 California Distinguished School, an honor awarded to just 247 of the state’s 5873 elementary schools. This program returns after a three-year break, and replaces the California Gold Ribbon Schools Program.
These schools implement outstanding educational programs and practices that help California students realize their potential, and put them on the path to achieve their dreams, every day at these schools, teachers, administrators and classified employees, working with parents, apply their dedication, creativity, and talents toward providing a great education for all their students. -Tom Torlakson
Sponsored by California Casualty, the 2018 California Distinguished Schools Program recognizes California elementary schools that have made exceptional gains in implementing academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Hamilton and Field Elementary Schools were the two Pasadena Elementary schools to be chosen this year.
Schools that applied were eligible based on their performance and progress on the state indicators as described on the California School Dashboard. Indicators include test scores, suspension rates, and English learner progress. These award winners represent examples of not just excellent teaching, learning, and collaborating, but also highly successful school climate efforts, ranging from real time conflict resolution to positive behavior intervention.
