Humanities Overview

The Hamilton Humanities Magnet is recognized for its 41 years of academic excellence. Established in 1981 to address the inequities caused by segregation, the Humanities Magnet offers an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum that focuses on literature, philosophy, history, art, and social sciences. Our magnet emphasizes activities designed to strengthen a student’s cultural literacy, critical thinking, and their ability to articulate complex ideas. 

 

As a college preparatory program, we have high expectations for our students. Magnet core classes are taught on the Honors or AP level and we apply the Gifted rubric for Differentiated Instruction to our classes. In addition, we provide a small school experience of individualized attention from teachers and our own counselor while also providing the benefits of a large comprehensive high school such as a board and varied athletics program, numerous clubs and organizations, and diverse elective choices. 

 

Our emphasis on a rigorous curriculum has led many of our students to be able to attend prestigious universities that include Harvard, Stanford, Brown, UC Berkeley, UC Los Angeles, and various small liberal arts schools throughout the nation. 

 

The Humanities Magnet has a 100% graduation rate. 

Director's Statement
1As the Magnet Coordinator for the Humanities Magnet, I am never ceased to be amazed at the extraordinary students in our magnet. Our students come from all across the city to challenge themselves academically in preparation for applying to some of the most prestigious and competitive colleges and universities. We are a small magnet, and we really pride ourselves on the family we create across the 4 years they are with us. Students appreciate the collegiality of their fellow students and staff which allows them to thrive. The Humanities Magnet is ideal combination of all that public education has to offer.
 
 
Current Events

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The Humanities Magnet is a proud recipiant of a Magie Award—an LAUSD  award for magnet excellence. 
Pictured: Laura Press-Humanities Magnet Coordinator and Mary Jane London-- LAUSD Magnet Coordinator for LDWest
 
 
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Every Friday, the humanities department comes alive with our beloved Nosh tradition. Captured in the photograph is a moment of teacher "Patrick James", fully engaged in crafting his specialty: buttermilk blueberry pancakes, for our last gathering. 
 
 
Humanities Life
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Alumni Updates
 
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The Friends of Hamilton Humanities is a parent organization dedicated to the support of the Humanities magnet at Hamilton High School. Our three priorities are building financial resources, building community and representing the Humanities magnet program to the outside.
 
Our financial resources support smaller class sizes, curriculum enhancements, new student orientation, underwrite fieldtrips, teacher development programs and other various efforts to support the overall Humanities Program.
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