Hamlin School

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Hamlin School
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Address
Hamlin School
2120 Broadway,

San Francisco
,
California

United States
Coordinates 37°47′42″N122°25′57″W / 37.7951°N 122.4326°W / 37.7951; -122.4326
Information
Former namesMiss Hamlin's School for Girls (1898–?)
Type Non-profit independent school
MottoCompassion - Courage - Honesty - Respect - Responsibility
Established1896;129 years ago (1896)
Founder Sarah Dix Hamlin (1844-1923)
PresidentWanda M. Holland Greene
Teaching staff70
Grades
  • Lower School: K-4
  • Middle School: 5-8
GenderGirls
Enrollment440
Colour(s)Red, gold
AffiliationsNon-sectarian
Website hamlin.org

The Hamlin School (also known as TheHamlin School) is a private day school for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade. Its campus is at 2120 Broadway, San Francisco, near Pacific Heights.

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History

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Sarah Dix Hamlin

In April 1896 Sarah Dix Hamlin purchased the Van Ness Seminary School at 1849 Jackson Street, San Francisco. [1] In 1898, the school was renamed Miss Hamlin's School for Girls. [2] In 1907, the school moved to a mansion at 2230 Pacific Avenue in San Francisco. [3] On August 25, 1923, Hamlin died after a short illness. [4]

Academic program

The Middle School is from Grade 5 through 8. The teacher/student ratio is 1:7. The curriculum expands courses of the Lower School with elective courses offered in drama, dance, yearbook, computer science and music. Student social events include culture club, community service, literary magazine and student government. [5]

Notable graduates

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Van Ness Seminary Changes Hands". The San Francisco Call. San Francisco, California. April 20, 1896. p. 7. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Ideals Boast of School Conducted By Miss Hamlin". San Francisco Chronicle . San Francisco, California. January 11, 1920. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Ideals Boast of School Conducted By Miss Hamlin". San Francisco Chronicle. San Francisco, California. January 11, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Death Removes Sarah D. Hamlin Noted Educator". The Press Democrat. Santa Rosa, California. August 28, 1923. p. 3. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  5. ↑ Little, Betsy; Molligan, Paula (2006). Private K-8 schools of San Francisco & Marin Counties. San Francisco, Calif.: Pince-Nez Press. p. 111. ISBN   9781930074156 . Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Never Underestimate". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco, California. May 15, 1975. p. 31. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Honored Guests". hamlin.org. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Ivy Getty". Ford Models.
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