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Dear Fort Hamilton Community: 
 
Striving for excellence is the ongoing mission of Fort Hamilton High School. When there are challenges, such as the pandemic and frequent policy changes, we face them together and build upon the strength of our inclusive and committed community.  
 
Fort Hamilton High School is a culturally diverse community with students from over 65 countries. Our dedicated staff members prepare students to meet, even exceed, the academic challenges of New York City and the New York State Education Departmentโ€™s performance standards and assessments. All curriculum is aligned with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS), and we set our instructional focus on literacy based on the needs of our students. We engage them with a variety of learning choices and opportunities to guide their development as positive and productive citizens of the 21st century. 
 
Parents and families are an integral component, and we share information and decision making to better enable participation and input. Preparing our students for college and/or career necessitates that we work together to maximize every learning opportunity for all students. We encourage active participation in the Parent Teacher Association in addition to the use of New York City Schools Account and Jupiter, the latter an online gradebook and communication system that helps students and families monitor academic progress. 
 
During the 2024-2025 school year, student activities will be in full swing with parades, competitions, live performances, Saturday Academy, clubs, etc.. We will continue with our Fort Food Pantry to support students and families, and community service remains a core value of Fort Hamilton.  Our commitment to support the school and larger community is exhibited by Leadership, the National Honor Society, JROTC, and dozens of clubs that contribute to the broader community. 
 
At Fort Hamilton High School, our focus is quality instruction provided in an environment safe and conducive to learning with mutual respect for all. Fort Hamilton is a highly regarded large comprehensive New York City public high school. We are proud to share it with you as we continue to set the standard for excellence and prepare students for college and career. 
 
 
Very truly yours, 
Kaye Houlihan 
Kaye Houlihan, Principal  

FHHS Mission Statement

 
The Fort Hamilton High School community is diligently striving to meet the academic and social/emotional challenges of the 21st century. The continual refinement of teaching and learning is the schoolโ€™s focus to enhance scholastic achievement, strengthen student attendance, and promote cultural responsiveness. Our philosophy is that every member of our diverse population is capable to succeed and realize their potential in an encouraging, nurturing, and rigorous learning environment designed to address individual needs. 
 
We make our large community safe and inclusive by encouraging student voice, supporting extensive co- and extra-curricular activities, reinforcing high expectations, applying learning to real-life experiences, and preparing all 
students to be college and career ready as well as civically responsible. 

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SAT/PSAT Testing Day Schedule- April 2, 2025 Featured Photo

SAT/PSAT Testing Day Schedule- April 2, 2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ Attention Fort Hamilton High School Students! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Tomorrow, April 2, 2025, is SAT/PSAT testing day! ๐Ÿ“ Here's what you need to know:

๐Ÿ”น SAT Test Takers: Please arrive at the school building no later than 8:45 AM.

๐Ÿ”น PSAT Test Takers: Make sure you're at the building by 9:15 AM.

๐Ÿ”น Freshmen & Seniors: You can enter the building after 9:30 AM. Don't forget to check your email for your schedule details!

Good luck to everyone taking the tests! ๐Ÿ‘โœจ Remember to bring your ID.
2025 Annual Read Aloud Day - April 10, 2025 Featured Photo

2025 Annual Read Aloud Day - April 10, 2025

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Join us for the 2025 Fort Hamilton High School Read Aloud Day! โœจ๐Ÿ“š

Calling all students and staff! We invite you to celebrate the beauty of the spoken word with us by performing an original written work, a short poem, or any literary piece that speaks to you. Whether you're a seasoned performer or trying it out for the first time, all are welcome in this celebration of creativity and expression.

Letโ€™s come together to share our stories, inspire each other, and make this day memorable. We canโ€™t wait to hear your voices and see your passion come to life!

๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Library Media Center (214)
๐Ÿ•’ Periods 4-6
See a librarian for more details
Fort Hamilton Weekly - March 24 -28, 2025 Featured Photo

Fort Hamilton Weekly - March 24 -28, 2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ Attention Fort Hamilton Tigers! ๐Ÿฏ

We're excited to announce that the latest edition of the Fort Hamilton Weekly is now available! ๐ŸŽ‰ Dive into all the latest campus news, events, sports updates, and much more. Whether you're on the hunt for club happenings or the scoop on this week's big game, we've got you covered. ๐Ÿ“ฐโœจ

Don't miss out on staying connected and informed with all things Fort Hamilton. Check it out now and let us know your favorite story in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡
Snack and Chat with the Principal Featured Photo

Snack and Chat with the Principal

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss important topics related to your childโ€™s academic, social, and emotional growth. Additionally, we hope to address any concerns our families might have, as well as share community resources.

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