The entire Hyla program is designed around the unique developmental needs of this age - a remarkable time of emerging independence, identity, and voice. These years are transformative and we make them count.
Every Middle School Student Needs...
Challenge
Challenge
The extra push that says “Go further. We expect more from you and we know you’re capable of it.”
Independence
Independence
More freedom and choice – and the responsibility and accountability that come with them.
Mistakes
Mistakes
Academic and social growth takes practice and mistakes are part of that process. Second chances encourage students to try again and keep going.
Leadership
Leadership
The space to take a stand, make a plan, and be the solution.
Trust
Trust
To be truly seen and heard by the adults in their lives.
Risk
Risk
The supported leap:
trust and encouragement
to try something new.
Community
Community
Close connections and relationships so they can experience the trust, tolerance, and respect of belonging.
Vulnerability
Vulnerability
“Vulnerability is a life skill, not a state of being. When you open yourself up to other people, what you get back is different than if you stay closed.”
~Kris Rogers, Hyla Counselor
Play
Play
Fresh air and space so they can move their bodies and be silly, because they are still children.
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