Character Education
"Be the Key...
...Pass It On" (2010-2011)
...Keep On Keepin' On" (2011-2012)
...Make A Difference" (2012-2013)
...Expand the Possible" (2013-2014)
"You're the Key...You're the Difference" (2014-2015)
"You hold the Keys...Unlock your Story" (2015-2016)
"The Heart of HMS...Is YOU!" (2016-2017)
“Create the change you wish to see in the world...Live the keys.” (2017-2018)
“Live Life with Purpose / Be a Difference Maker” (2018-2019)
"DREAM BELIEVE ACHIEVE" (2019-2020)
"Through the 8 Keys of Excellence, I'm becoming a person who lives with respect, responsibility, integrity and compassion."
The 8 Keys at HMS
The 8 Keys of Excellence at HMS is an opportunity for important principles to be taught to help our students, not only on a personal level, but also through their performance in classes, as well as their overall behavior and attendance.
The 8 Keys of Excellence can help make our conversations with students more relevant. Speaking the language and weaving the 8 Keys of Excellence into our daily practices will continue to impact our school culture.
At the start of the year, we will introduce our students to the 8 Keys of Excellence and each month from September through April we will dedicate time to be focused on each Key.
2021-2022 School Year Schedule:
6th Grade Curriculum:
An introduction to the "8 Keys of Excellence"--Hands-on experiences and heart-to-heart discussions will enhance the middle school experience and introduce the meaning of "living the key."
7th Grade Curriculum:
A continuation and enrichment of the "8 Keys of Excellence"—focused on making an impact on our community and school through Community Impact Projects and Acts of Kindness. The 8 Keys Poster Competition will be an opportunity for students to show what they have learned about the 8 Keys at HMS.
Q1: Community Impact Project
Q2: Act of Kindness
Q3: 8 Keys Poster Competition
Q4: Community Impact Project
8th Grade Curriculum:
Will focus on learning about the 8 Keys of Excellence through short video based discussions. Discussions will be focused on developing an understanding of the 8 Keys and making in-depth connections to real world experiences, our community, and school. After making connections to the 8 Keys, teams will plan a Community Impact Project for anytime during the 3rd Quarter. The focus of the 8 Keys curriculum is to encourage multiple intelligences, teamwork, creativity, and most importantly, a personal understanding of the 8 Keys of Excellence. These experiences will provide our students with the opportunity to communicate and interact with each other, our staff, and our community.
