Hamilton District Christian High Reviews

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Our Perspective on Hamilton District Christian High

HDCH was founded in 1956, and has been doing great and impressively consistent work ever since. It has a good size, with 470 annually, and a good breadth of curricular and extracurricular offerings to match. Instruction is project-based, allowing students to work together around authentic tasks which build and support a facility with the core curriculum. Families are also drawn by the values which undergird the academic program. The school rightly reaches out to resources and organizations within the local community, using those interactions to build an empathetic world view, and a genuine appreciation of diversity. Certainly, there’s a lot to love.

Written reviews

Dive deeply into the real culture of Hamilton District Christian High with reviews we’ve structured to highlight only the most valuable insights and opinions submitted by parents, students, and alumni.

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(4.8) Parent, Trixie Zimmerman (2021) High School can be challenging for any student and my son had his senior years even further cha... The school leadership at HDCH can be described as committed. They are committed to academic excellence without sacrificing student engagement, creating an approachable and communicative environment for both parents and studen... The teachers at HDCH are incredibly engaged with the students and committed to their learning. Their deep passion and joy evidently come from seeing student success is reflected in their engagement throughout the year. Many ... The academics at HD are strong and an important aspect of the school environment. They push the students to be ready for the next level and are committed to working with them to achieve their goals. I could have enrolled my ... My son was heavily involved in athletics at HD, being on almost every team until the COVID Pandemic, which is unfortunate for his senior years. There could be more intramurals and other sports teams but with a smaller school,... The general atmosphere of the student body seemed to be a positive environment. There were many charity drives going on at the school, many supports, and volunteer groups. The school seems to be focused on a sense of belongi... When my son started in Grade 9, I quickly realized it seemed like he never wanted to leave. He was always there late after school and participating in one team or another. Sometimes he was just hanging out after school to ca... My experience with the parent community has been a very positive one, I've had the opportunity to meet many parents in the stands of sporting events, since my son participated in many teams and I have gotten to know the parent... The school is located on the edge of the city and has a lot of green space. It has a large campus close that borders farmland and the city that is still close enough that the students can still go out for lunch, if they choos... The admissions process was straightforward. I would encourage prospective students and parents to go to open houses and prospective student/parent functions to tour the school, meet others considering the school and see if it... Very early, we knew my son had aspirations of going to the US for Post Secondary education as an athlete and entering into the NCAA process for student-athletes. HDCH has been very helpful in our unique situation and the Guid...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
(4.7) Alum, Hannah Moerman (2021) For the first 13 years of my life, attending Hamilton District Christian High was what I most l... I'm sure much has changed in the last ten years at HDCH, but in my time, the school leadership was very caring. I remember often the door to the office being open, and chatting with whoever was there -- where there was an obvi... I found all the teachers at HDCH to be exceptional at their craft. They were caring in the classroom, knowledgeable about their topics, approachable if you needed help, and easy to talk to about the whole scope of the teenage ... In my time at HDCH, I remember it being a very academic school, with three clear streams for students: science, liberal arts, and trades. Expanding the course selection offerings is the biggest thing I would have changed durin... I found that the extracurricular activities at HDCH were plentiful — and if it didn’t exist for you, you were encouraged to create them. Each extracurricular activity ended up having its own unique community feel, which on... Ten years ago, I think the student body looked different at HDCH, and I'm grateful for the positive changes I see at HDCH with its student body. I've seen growth in student body enrollment numbers and I'm grateful for the posi... I remember my time at HDCH really fondly. I found I was encouraged to be my whole self at school and to bring all my gifts to the classroom and to extracurriculars. I appreciated the ways in which teachers challenged me to loo... For me, building community at HDCH always seemed to start on Grade 9 day - a day in the first week of school where all the Grade 9 students were invited to be at the school with Student Council and their teachers for a day of ... The school building was a great learning space, and I loved the school’s new placement on a lot of land. I know the area around HDCH has developed a lot over the last 10 years, which I’m sure has provided more options of w... As a student alum, my mom handled all admissions. I know as a student, I wasn't interviewed or questioned. What I do remember is that the administration as a whole took great care to ensure all incoming students were oriented ... I remember the university counselling program starting in my Grade 10 Careers class, giving me great guidance to think about post-secondary -- and a lot of the research I did with that course informed how I approached my futur...	all_reviews alumnus	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
(4.7) Parent, Anne van der Walt (2021) My son started in grade 10 as a newcomer to Canada and found a welcoming and caring school comm... Very impressed with the level of commitment and professionalism of the leadership. The leadership sets a positive tone of fostering community and developing the whole student to set them up for their future. They are open an... The teachers at HD are deeply committed and provide relevant, engaging instruction to the students. There is a range of experience levels amongst the staff and they collaborate well with one another to share experience and to... HD has a mission in Christian high school education to prepare teens for their future regardless of their chosen profession. It is not one size fits all but they do make an effort to prepare students who are heading to univers... There is a range of extracurriculars happening at the school, and in COVID times, extra talent showcasing and fun fundraising challenges. These are positive outlets for the students to grow and engage with one another. Extrac... The size of HDCH's student body is big enough to have diversity and new people to meet in different years and activities, yet it is not too large that students feel lost in the crowd. Sharing faith and having a clear identity ... My son enjoys going to the HD and has come to appreciate it even more during the disruptive time of COVID. He feels valued as an individual and has been encouraged at the school to develop some of his talents and interests. ... There is a good community feel to HD in the broader community and with strong alumni support. Parents are welcomed in the life of the school although with the wide geographic catchment area involvement tends to be somewhat li... HD is a bit unique in providing Christian high school education so their catchment area is very wide and students travel from Burlington to Jarvis to attend school here. As many students come from further afield, the school i... The admissions process was very smooth for us and the staff of HD was accommodating for multiple visits and answering questions as well as helping us through the unique challenges of changing countries and curriculums. My son...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.5) Parent, Letitia Fluit (2021) HDCH provides exceptional opportunities for students to get involved in areas they prefer which... With the COVID restrictions, the administration had to communicate frequently and concisely with parents and students to keep them apprised of the constantly changing situation. The weekly newsletters that are published provi... Of the experience we've had thus far, teachers are passionate and dedicated to the subjects that they teach. This translates into better assignments that students are asked to complete and keeping students more engaged. The ... The academics at HDCH are progressive and current, allowing students to flourish in future endeavors. The project-based learning is good (although as a university instructor, I don't always enjoy the inconsistent results of p... There were few extracurricular activities that were permitted due to the pandemic. However, the school and student council made a concerted effort to engage students as much as they possibly could with a variety of engaging t... The student body is welcoming and encouraging. There is diversity among students, which is beneficial for belonging and acceptance. Being a private school, the culture is one of the upper class which can be a detractor for s... Overall, school life is enjoyable at HDCH. Students are encouraged to participate in school life, while it isn't necessarily mandatory. The broad catchment area for students can be challenging for students to develop friends... The broader community of HDCH is a group of like-minded parents, desiring Christian education for their children. It's reassuring to be a part of the community as a parent, and also to see the engagement from the broader comm... The school is on a large campus which provides opportunities for a variety of initiatives such as baseball, soccer, beach volleyball, lacrosse, disc golf, etc. The surrounding community is growing, and coming closer, allowing... The admission process for HDCH is very seamless. We were coming from a local Christian grade school which made the process even easier. During grade 8, our child was invited to spend a day at HDCH which allowed them to becom... The student services department is very well staffed and allows for many opportunities for students to be supported. Staff are welcoming and engaged in school life so they are well known to students. This also allows student...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,

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Hamilton District Christian High Reviews

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(4.8)

Parent, Trixie Zimmerman (2021)

(4.7)

Alum, Hannah Moerman (2021)

(4.7)

Parent, Anne van der Walt (2021)

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Parent, Letitia Fluit (2021)

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