HMS: POSITIVE CHANGE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

Handy Middle School (HMS) is undergoing a comprehensive change to better prepare students for not only high school but also college and career success. We present an overview of these changes in the first of a multi-part video series showcasing the HMS redesign initiative and its intended positive impact on students.

HMS: 6TH GRADE STAFF INTRODUCTION

The second video in our series explaining the Handy redesign, introduces you to the 6th grade staff, some of the changes being made and what to expect with this new format. You will also see how excited the staff is to get this program underway.

HMS: ESSENTIAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

The third video in our series explaining the Handy redesign explores five essential learning outcomes: 1. Agency, 2. Collaboration, 3. Knowledge & Thinking, 4. Oral Communication, 5. Written Communication

HMS: CREW – CREATING A POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE

The fourth video in our series explaining the Handy redesign demonstrates how we are improving school culture for students and staff utilizing the “Crew” concept: “We are all in, and we are all in together”. After watching you will see how Crew fosters a positive culture.

HMS: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING – PROJECT SHOWCASE

The fifth video in our series explaining the Handy redesign explains project-based learning while highlighting some actual projects the students worked through. You will see how much more engaged the students are with a project-based learning model.

HMS: Project Showcase - National Parks

In this video, we dive into the world of project-based learning, exploring how this innovative teaching approach is transforming the learning experience for students and teachers at Handy Middle School.

With project-based learning, students work on real-world problems, research, design and implement solutions, and present their findings to their peers and teachers. This approach fosters deeper engagement and understanding of subjects, encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and empowers students to take control of their learning.