Hammond Junior High School is located in Hammond, Louisiana,
which is a vital part of Tangipahoa Parish. Our school serves 560 7th and
8th grade students. We have a dedicated faculty of 36 teachers and 6 paraprofessionals.
Hammond Junior High offers a broad curriculum to prepare
students for success in high school. We offer a range of diverse electives,
such as Jr. ROTC, Chorus, Conflict Resolution, Drama, and Broadcasting
Journalism. We also offer Computer Assisted Instruction and a nationally
recognized In-School Suspension Program, which was the pilot program for
the parish.
Our Mission:
The staff of Hammond Junior High believes that all children
can learn and deserve the same quality and quantity of education, regardless
of background, socio-economic status, race or gender. We believe that it
is within the realm of the school's rsponsibilities to develop each student
academically, physically, morally, socially, and emotionally. We accept
the responsibility to teach all students so that they can attain their
maximum educational potential.