8 Keys to Excellence
All students at MES start their path to become college and career ready by learning the 8 Keys to Success. These keys will give the students a foundation of life skills that will benefit them in the years to come. These “keys” challenge our students to ‘live above the line.’
Each month we will focus on a “key” that has a character trait associated with it. We will incorporate the key/character trait into our academic lessons.
Each month students will be honored by their teacher to become part of MES Key Club. Students will receive a certificate, be honored at our PTO meetings, photos for local media and fun activity.
Each month we will focus on a “key” that has a character trait associated with it. We will incorporate the key/character trait into our academic lessons.
Each month students will be honored by their teacher to become part of MES Key Club. Students will receive a certificate, be honored at our PTO meetings, photos for local media and fun activity.
What is Character Education?
Through a collaborative effort between home, school and the community, character education guides students in developing positive ideals and good habits that will improve behavior, school climate, and ultimately academic performance. Students are provided opportunity and example for becoming conscientious and productive citizens in their school, community and nation.
By integrating character traits like caring, respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, citizenship and fairness into all areas of the school experience, students will gain better self-awareness and the desire to become more socially responsible.
Effective character education creates a circle of trust and respect among students, school staff, parents and the community. All should make every effort to encourage individual good as well as common good.
-State of Tennessee definition
Through a collaborative effort between home, school and the community, character education guides students in developing positive ideals and good habits that will improve behavior, school climate, and ultimately academic performance. Students are provided opportunity and example for becoming conscientious and productive citizens in their school, community and nation.
By integrating character traits like caring, respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, citizenship and fairness into all areas of the school experience, students will gain better self-awareness and the desire to become more socially responsible.
Effective character education creates a circle of trust and respect among students, school staff, parents and the community. All should make every effort to encourage individual good as well as common good.
-State of Tennessee definition