hammond high school

Student Orientation Resources


Welcome to our newest (& returning) Golden Bears!

Review the resources on this website for your Student Orientation to start our virtual year at Hammond High School.

The video below will provide you with more about Hammond High and what you'll need to get started as a Golden Bear on the first day of our virtual school year on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020!

Watch our orientation below

View our Orientation by clicking through the presentation. You can move through each slide by clicking your mouse or using the arrow buttons at the bottom.

It is a little lengthy but will go over everything you need to know as a new student at Hammond High School!

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New Student Orientation - MASTER Presentation Fall 2020

Get involved at Hammond!

Clubs, Activities, and Sports at Hammond High - New Student Orientation -Fall 2020

Some Clubs and Organizations will meet on Monday's during Bear Time (10:50-11:20). Check out the Canvas Hammond Student Community page for posting of Google Meet links for meetings.

Clubs, Activities,
& ATHLETICS at Hammond

Check out this presentation advertising our different clubs and organizations at Hammond.

Let us know what you are interested in getting involved with this year by filling out the Google form below:

who can i go to for help?

HaHS Support Staff

Who can help you this school year? View this page to learn more.

Curriculum Questions?

View this page to learn who to get in touch with for class or academic content questions.

Do you have a general question you aren't sure who to ask?

Send an email to hammond_hs@hcpss.org and we'll get back to you soon!

New Student Orientation Resources

Hammond Student Schedule - Fall Semester

Login to Synergy on https://hcpss.me to see your schedule for the fall semester. Additional synchronous support sessions are offered for additional help for students who want more beyond the regularly scheduled class periods. Students will work on asynchronous assignments independently during those times and are encouraged to communicate with teachers using Canvas Inbox for additional help.

Canvas HELP

Click on the pictures to view these presentations to learn how to navigate and use Canvas successfully this school year. These videos review accessing Canvas, Google Meets, assignments, grades, and teacher feedback. You will need to be logged into https://hcpss.me to access.

Complete your family file

www.hcpss.org/connect/

It is imperative for you to complete your HCPSS Family File! Your Family File will need to be completed before parents can see grades and Canvas courses. It needs to be updated every year even if nothing has changed!

Hammond
SPirit Wear - Join Boosters

https://hammond-high-school-boosters-inc.square.site/s/shop

Visit this website for information about joining Hammond Boosters and getting some Golden Bear gear for this school year!

Join PTSA

https://sites.google.com/site/hammondhighschoolptsa/home Your PTSA membership ensures that PTSA’s voice is heard on issues affecting young people as well as providing opportunities for parent education, communication, and leadership development.

HCPSS
2020-2021 School Year Information

www.hcpss.org/2020-2021/

Visit this website for more information and resources about HCPSS this school year.

Fine Arts & Performances

View the videos below to watch performances from our AMAZING fine arts programs. These are classes or clubs and organizations that you can get involved in at Hammond!

Hammond Advanced Theatre

Performance-blur.mp4

The Hammond Theatre Department includes close to 150 students between those enrolled in Theatre courses and those who work on after school productions, either as actors, crew, or instrumentalists in the pit band. This video is a fictional quiz show to help you learn about how you can get involved and why students enjoy being a part of the department. All of the students featured are current Hammond Theatre students!

Hammond Marching Band

Don't Stop Me Now (1).mp4

The Hammond Marching Band made this virtual performance to celebrate playing music together even when apart. This group is made up of all the students that take the Wind Ensemble course. The Marching Band performs at home football games and the homecoming parade. If you play an instrument and want to get involved in the band, let Mr. Dunlap know!

Hammond Dance

Dance.mov

Hammond Choir

IMG_3377.MOV


Culture Fest @ Hammond

Hammond is a place where people are important, no matter what race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. We have a unique environment where we use our similarities and differences to create a safe, comfortable community for everyone. Within this environment, we are not able to just exist, but to thrive. Culture Fest is our annual event that celebrates our diversity and heritage.