Case Study: Highland Middle School boosts belonging and student readiness with CharacterStrong

Highland Middle School boosts belonging and student engagement over 3 years with CharacterStrong

Highland Middle School faced the challenge of supporting the unique developmental needs of its middle-grade students, leading to inconsistent relationship-building and a lack of belonging. To address this, the school partnered with CharacterStrong to gain access to developmentally appropriate tools and instruction for teachers.

By implementing CharacterStrong's curriculum as part of a schoolwide "soft start" morning routine, the school created a calmer, more connected start to each day. The solution, provided by CharacterStrong, resulted in stronger teacher-student relationships, increased student engagement, and more predictable routines that prepared students for learning.

Highland Middle School