Hampstead Hill Academy
Baltimore City Public School System
Matthew Hornbeck, Principal
Converted to charter school status in August 2005
PreK through Grade 8, 563 students
500 S. Linwood Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224
www.hha47.org

About Hampstead Hill Academy:

Hampstead Hill Academy converted from traditional public school status to charter school status in 2005.

A few of the accomplishments that Hampstead Hill Academy has achieved are listed below:

• In 2008, 3rd and 6th graders performed above the state average in reading AND math.
• Eighth graders leave Hampstead Hill Academy prepared to perform well in highly selective public and private high schools, college and beyond.

Program Philosophy and Model:

• Hampstead Hill Academy selects its own exciting curriculum.
• The school has autonomy in its staff selection and in decisions regarding day-to-day budget decisions that reflect the best interests of students.
• Hampstead Hill Academy aims to provide educational programs and resources that meet the individual strengths and needs of each student.
• Learning Environment:
• Hampstead Hill Academy provides an environment where children can best develop positive attitudes about themselves and their responsibilities to family and society.
• Students receive physical education, instrumental music, band, computer science, art, library and nutrition class.
• After school programs include gardening, ceramics, journalism, and athletics that further enhance learning.
• Several classrooms are equipped with promethium boards and the school promotes a state-of-the-art science and computer lab.

Student Support Programs and Services:

Hampstead Hill Academy staffs an intervention teacher to service students requiring focused assistance in a particular area and also provides regular education teachers with assistance in developing and implementing accommodations for children.

Partnerships at Hampstead Hill include:

• Kiwanis Club
• Planned Parenthood
• Audubon
• Creative Alliance Friends
• Canton Railroad
• Fitness Fun and Games
• One Straw Farm and several others