Benefits

Why Schools Love The Keys to Success

•Easy to implement for principals and teachers; a simple program for students to grasp

•Consistent, positive philosophy throughout building.

“The program is great because it is tied to developing virtues. It motivates the students and, if used correctly, can be a great teaching tool! Also, the program is structured and consistent throughout the school. We are united in our discipline.” - Teacher

“I like that kids actually get noticed for doing good and not just bad.” - Student

•Builds self-esteem and reduces bullying.

“What I like about the Keys to Success is when you get a Key, it makes you feel more confident.” – Student

“Students thank me privately to show that they appreciate the keys.” – 7th grade teacher

“I think it does [reduce bullying]. The continued positive reinforcement increases the student’s dignity and self-worth, thereby making them less inclined to tease others as a way of making them feel superior.”

•Helps students be the best they can be as well as happy and successful in all aspects of life!

“The program creates better and caring students. They are more aware of their actions and choices they make.” - 4th grade teacher

“It rubs off on me and becomes a lifestyle.” - 8th grader

“I always try to do a good thing for each key per day. It helps me to be a better person.” - 4th grader

“It tells us what we are doing well and what we need to improve on.” - 8th grader

Other Benefits...

One of the few programs that helps improve academic performance and develop character as well.
Fresh, positive, uplifting program that can breathe new life into any school!
Provides for immediate feedback and reward for positive behavior.
Every school using the program reports tremendous results in a short period of time - St. Vincent Children's Home School reported 42% less referrals after one year.
Teachers love it because it requires minimal work with maximum results!
Students love it because it makes them feel good about themselves and it’s FUN!
Can help students live up to their full potential!
Mission Statement and Philosophy everyone can relate to!
Very affordable program. Grants and fund-raisers can cover most program costs.
Everyone in the school is involved directly or indirectly including parents!
Is adaptable for any school!
Doesn’t change what you’re already doing; it compliments it!
Will be as strong as the people who use it!
Can personally benefit teachers as well!
Keys are TIMELESS! They never go out of date!

What Students Are Saying

"I like that kids actually get noticed for doing good and not just bad." - Fifth grade student

"I like them because they motivate me to do my best. I also like how there is always a key of the week. Every week I try to do my best at the key of the week." - Fourth grade student

"I’m more ready for school." – Fifth grade student

"It makes me remember about all the things that I need to do." – Fourth grade student

"My favorite key is attitude, because with a positive attitude, it becomes easier to love, cooperate, prepare and all the things other keys represent." - Sixth grade student

"Preparation is my favorite Key because it helps me make sure I have my homework." – Fourth grade student

"They [The Keys] challenge you to be good." – Eighth grade student

[The Keys program] gives you an incentive to be your best. – Sixth grade student

"When I receive a key I feel like I have accomplished something that will benefit me later in life." – Seventh grade student

"When I’m not getting along with my sister, cooperation reminds me to work it out." – Sixth grade student

What Teachers Are Saying

"Any child that values keys – and most do – will figure out which actions will merit a key in my classroom."

“I enjoy looking for opportunities to notice the positive. It is so easy to hand out a key spontaneously than to fill out forms!”

“I enjoy the class keys because it acknowledges their behavior as a group. They have improved their behavior during the class and in the hallway because they know I am watching.”

“I have used it as a positive reinforcement tool for students that maybe aren’t always as kind and considerate as they should be. It does redirect negative behavior.”

“I think the students are more aware of their actions. They Keys program encourages and motivates students to try their hardest.”

“It helps build self-esteem and anyone can earn them. Your grades are not the determining factor. Students beam when they count their keys each month and realize that each key stands for something special they have done to earn those keys.”

"It is good to have something tangible to reward good behavior with...It is a more 'concrete' method of reinforcing what is expected than only verbal rewards or remarks on a report card."

“It often works to get work/projects done early and often helps students volunteer for jobs/other activities.”

“It’s an immediate reward for the children’s behavior. I like the variety of keys – all with different meanings. It’s a fun way to reward. [It] teaches them also to save their keys for a bigger prize.”

"Students are more motivated when completing class work and…the students are more caring towards one another."

"When I hand out keys for clean cubbies, suddenly, the others start looking neater. If I seem to be having an extra quiet class, a few keys passed out seems to stir the pot and participation. They also seem to improve memory.”

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Benefits

Why Schools Love The Keys to Success

What Students Are Saying

What Teachers Are Saying

"Students are more motivated when completing class work and…the students are more caring towards one another."