1. Hanover-Horton Middle School Points of Pride

2. Academic Excellence MEAP Scores are consistently high MEAP Scores are consistently high 8 th Grade MEAP scores in Reading, Math and Science above the State Average 8 th Grade MEAP scores in Reading, Math and Science above the State Average 7 th Grade MEAP Math score 90% 7 th Grade MEAP Math score 90%

3. Academic Excellence Only school in the county to receive an “A” on the state report card three years in a row. Only school in the county to receive an “A” on the state report card three years in a row.

4. Academic Excellence Wide variety of electives for students Wide variety of electives for students Foreign Language for all grades Foreign Language for all grades Computer Classes for 6 th and 7 th grade Computer Classes for 6 th and 7 th grade Physical education for most students daily Physical education for most students daily Career Tech class for 8 th grade Career Tech class for 8 th grade Algebra for HS credit available in 8 th grade Algebra for HS credit available in 8 th grade

5. Academic Excellence Special Projects Special Projects Project Gateway – 6 th Grade Science Project Gateway – 6 th Grade Science Project Citizen – 8 th Grade Project Citizen – 8 th Grade Textbooks are up to date Textbooks are up to date

6. Academic Excellence Student Rewards Student Rewards MEAP Skating Parties MEAP Skating Parties Student of the Week Student of the Week National Junior Honor Society Program National Junior Honor Society Program

7. Academic Excellence Teachers Highly Qualified and Dedicated to Student Success Teachers Highly Qualified and Dedicated to Student Success Grade Level Team Meetings Grade Level Team Meetings Active Participation in Professional Development Active Participation in Professional Development

8. Additional Academic Support Parent Meetings Parent Meetings “LIFE TYMES” Literacy Initiative “LIFE TYMES” Literacy Initiative Counselors available to assist kids Counselors available to assist kids Daily Words of Wisdom – Positive Behavior Program Daily Words of Wisdom – Positive Behavior Program

9. Additional Academic Support Title I Services Title I Services Special Education Services Special Education Services National Honor Society Members serve as tutors National Honor Society Members serve as tutors SuccessMaker Math Assistance Program SuccessMaker Math Assistance Program

10. Other Student Resources Beautiful, state of the art library facility Beautiful, state of the art library facility MeLCat interlibrary loan MeLCat interlibrary loan Channel One News Channel One News

11. Safe Environment Secure Entrance Secure Entrance School Nurse School Nurse Break Out Drug Program for 6 th and 8 th Grades Break Out Drug Program for 6 th and 8 th Grades

12. Extra-Curricular Activities Football, Volleyball, Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball, Cross-Country, Girls’ and Boys’ Track, and Cheerleading available for students Football, Volleyball, Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball, Cross-Country, Girls’ and Boys’ Track, and Cheerleading available for students Competitive Athletic Teams Competitive Athletic Teams

13. Extra-Curricular Activities Outstanding middle school band and choir programs Outstanding middle school band and choir programs Middle School Solo and Ensemble Competitions Middle School Solo and Ensemble Competitions Art Club Art Club

14. Extra-Curricular Activities Field Trips Field Trips Inquiry based Mackinaw Trip for 7 th Grade Inquiry based Mackinaw Trip for 7 th Grade Hurst Planetarium Hurst Planetarium IMAX Theatre IMAX Theatre Bowling Bowling

15. Extra-Curricular Activities Girl Quest for 6 th Grade Girl Quest for 6 th Grade Field Day for All Grades Field Day for All Grades Community Service Projects Community Service Projects Active Student Council Active Student Council CP Federal Credit Union CP Federal Credit Union

16. Commitment and Caring Attitude Dedicated and Supportive Teachers Dedicated and Supportive Teachers Teachers work together as a team Teachers work together as a team Supportive Board, Administration and Superintendent Supportive Board, Administration and Superintendent Custodial staff care about kids Custodial staff care about kids Support staff are great and care about our kids Support staff are great and care about our kids

17. Excellent Students We have great kids. We have great kids. Students are well behaved, polite and take pride in their appearance. Students are well behaved, polite and take pride in their appearance. We have a high percentage of School of Choice students. We have a high percentage of School of Choice students.

18. Technology Available technology includes: smart boards, multimedia projectors, document cameras, wireless tablets, flat screen television sets. Available technology includes: smart boards, multimedia projectors, document cameras, wireless tablets, flat screen television sets. Online resources for parents: Website and PowerSchool to view student grades and teacher sites Online resources for parents: Website and PowerSchool to view student grades and teacher sites Global Connect communication tool Global Connect communication tool

19. Collaborative Relationships Use of ISD Resources Use of ISD Resources ISD staff are supportive and knowledgeable. ISD staff are supportive and knowledgeable. CP Federal Credit Union – student banking and education program CP Federal Credit Union – student banking and education program

20. Collaborative Relationships Positive relationship with local churches and Spring Arbor University. Positive relationship with local churches and Spring Arbor University. Supportive parents and community. Supportive parents and community. Active and involved athletic boosters provide support to the athletic program. Active and involved athletic boosters provide support to the athletic program.

21. Hanover-Horton Middle School HHMS Provides a welcoming and safe environment – where students can develop academically, socially and emotionally. For School of Choice Information Call: 563-0102 563-0102