The secret to Hyde’s character development in students is a positive, peer-driven setting where students are expected to take ownership for their education and are guided in establishing high expectations for their own development. 

Kids, and teens in particular, have a natural and healthy need for peer group acceptance. How positive or negative the general student peer groups are will determine the “soul” of a school’s culture.

Hyde Leadership Public Charter School sees the establishment and maintenance of a positive, student-driven school culture as the key factor in helping individuals develop positive long-term habits, attitudes and behaviors. When this culture is shared in spirit throughout the school, and spans all staff, parents/guardians and students, a positive and secure foundation is established for meaningful character development and academic excellence.

Forming this unified culture is the core of our successful and long lasting Hyde program. When the culture of a school is strong and student-driven, the student-adult “tug-of-war” seen in weak school cultures is eliminated. Partnerships and trust replace adult control. Students in turn are better able to begin connecting the need for sound character with their own hopes, dreams and potential.

The formation of a positive, student-driven school culture is not easy.  Hyde begins by requiring students to commit to Seven Standards of Personal Excellence  and Seven Standards of Community Excellence. Together these personal and community standards of excellence form the foundation of a disciplined and upbeat community where students can achieve and succeed with dignity, pride and meaning.