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 Hamilton Elementary/Middle School ("Children First")
6101 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21214
t. 410-396-6375

Ingenuity Teachers:
Science - Brandon Lessner, Math - Brandon McClain, Regina Schmidt

Ingenuity start-up at Hamilton Elementary/Middle

Ingenuity Project started with one 6th-garade class in 2008-09 school year, expanded to two classes in 2009-10 school year (6th and 7th grades) and expanded to three classes in 2010-11 school year (6th, 7th and 8th grades).

Student Admission

The minimum criteria for participation: (a) scores at or above the 80th percentile in reading and mathematics on standardized tests (or "Advanced-Proficient" on MSA's) and (b) A's and B's/E's and G's in academic subjects on their report cards. Applicants meeting this criteria take the admission test. Applicants with the highest scores are ranked 1, 2, 3, and so on. The applicants are offered placement in the class according to rank un till the class is filled.

Administration Policies and Procedures

Ingenuity requires that students attain 80% in both mathematics and science to remain in the Project. Students whose grades are below 80% at the end of the year will not be invited to return the following year and will be put in a regular class. Students with grades close to 80% may be required to attend a summer program and return the next school year "on probation."

Ingenuity students are a part of the student body and are expected to follow school rules for uniform/dress code, behavior and attendance.

Ingenuity Curriculum

Ingenuity math and science curricula have been developed by master teachers; the scope and sequence meet and exceed the MSDE standards.

Math and Science Sequences

Ingenuity teachers administer the same unit tests at each middle school.

6th graders prepare class projects, 7th graders prepare group projects (participation in local fairs is optional) and 8th graders prepare individual projects for the Morgan State Science Fair and the baltimore Science Fair.

General Information

Ingenuity will provide for the students a computer lab and textbooks.

Ingenuity teachers will hold coach classes and prepare students for competitions. The Learning Club will be a "study hall" to do homework.

For 1-2 weeks in July, Ingenuity runs a Singapore Math Jumpstart program for the incoming 6th graders.