Comments from Administrators

“Test scores went up and office behavior referrals went down.”
“There was a significantly calmer and more positive attitude throughout the school.”
-Virginia Folk, Parkwood Elementary

“I cannot believe how these kids have responded to this program. They have all been just wild about it and it has also made a major difference in our discipline"
-Pamela Gilbert, St. Norbert’s Catholic School

“We had a very good school to begin with, but after only one year the Keys program made it better”.
“Most of our teachers liked the program from the beginning, but the entire staff embraced it when they saw the excitement it generated in our students”
“It compliments everything we do. It’s the perfect fit!”
“Now that we are well into our sixth year using the “Keys” program, we are more excited than ever. We continue to be amazed at the feedback. Teachers, students and parents all contribute new and exciting ideas for projects in and out of the classroom. There seems to be a continual ripple effect!!!"
-Mary Beth Chik, Holy Spirit School

“We have had a significant decrease in ‘bullying’ and related behaviors since adopting the program.”
“I believe the continual positive reinforcement that the program provides contributes to the self-esteem of our students and leads to the positive climate throughout the school.”
“My goal for our school was to create an environment that was conducive to learning for all children. The Keys to Success program helped make that happen.”
-Ken Morr, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

“Our referrals decreased by 42% after just one year of using the Keys. Following the use of an overbearing point system, we were thrilled to see how the Keys program is not only easy to deliver but also incredibly versatile. With so many creative ways to teach and implement the Keys – it never gets stale.”
-Jill Kelsey, School for St. Vincent Children’s Home

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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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."