Basic School.

What Makes HTE a “Basic School”?

The concept of the “Basic School” is grounded in the research and work of Dr. Ernest Boyer and has a shared vision of excellence for all.

To achieve excellence for all, the Basic School has four priorities that are considered the essential building blocks of the school which are the components of an effective education:

The School as Community
an active PTO 
classroom volunteer assistance 
school internet site 
school community socials 
kindergarten and new student parent education orientations 
Parent Resource Center 
Ohio Reads Partnership

A Curriculum with Coherence
ongoing staff development 
student learning grounded in inquiry 
differentiated curriculum for Gifted Students 
commitment to discipline-based arts education including specialized instruction in Music, Art, and Physical Education 
integrated approach to academic, behavioral, and social intervention for students 
instruction driven by student data 
flexibly scheduled media center that is the “hub” of learning 
Science Olympiad 
instructional Field Trips 
Hoffman Around the World spring showcase 
district commitment to Literacy Development

A Climate for Learning 
student art and academic work prominently displayed 
safety and crisis intervention plans 
student created belief statements that guide conduct 
outstanding facility
“Meet Your Teacher” year opening events
School Counseling Program
student leadership through Student Council, Choose To Lead and WHTE morning news show
commitment to computer technology
Student Musicals
Volunteer Appreciation

A Commitment to Character
student created and directed community service projects
DARE Program
Student Council
a focus on core virtues
school spirit days
year-end celebration of academic accomplishment

If you want to learn more about the Basic School Philosophy, you can check out the book, The Basic School by Dr. Ernest Boyer, in the Hoffman Trails office.