The transition from elementary to middle school is an important time in the lives of many of our young people today. Each of us has experienced some type of transition whether at home, school, or in the world of work. The challenge for middle school student success is staying engaged, organized, involved and open to new relationships. It is letting go of old crutches while embracing independence and self-reliance. Students are expected to learn to tackle their new responsibilities right away. Few students are ready for what they encounter on the emotional roller coaster called adolescence. However, students who go into school with confidence will learn more, perform better, develop more positive relationships and in general feel good about the journey they are embarking upon.
At HCMS, we have high expectations for ourselves and our students. We want all of our students learn, to grow and to succeed. We are truly committed to life-long learning and student success. We view each child as an individual. Each child is truly special and unique. They have many gifts and talents that are waiting to be challenged, nurtured and strengthened. I am excited and enthusiastic about the start of the new school year. A new year brings with it unlimited possibilities.
This year we will begin implementing the new Common Core State Standards in English/language arts and mathematics. These mandated standards, changes in curriculum and instruction were brought about through Senate Bill 1 and a focus on college/career readiness for all students in the Commonwealth. Senate Bill 1 requires Kentucky to begin a new assessment and accountability system in 2011-2012. The new state accountability system is composed of four strategic priorities: next generation learners, next-generation support systems and next generation schools/districts. We are prepared to embrace the changes and work together to ensure all children reach their fullest potential academically, socially, emotionally and behaviorally. The door is always open to students, parents, community, faculty and staff as we engage in meaningful conversations in the areas of teaching and learning. The African proverb states, "It takes a village to raise a child". Hancock County is just the place for this concept to become reality.
We believe in collaboration and teamwork at both the school and the district level. To quote the poet John Donne, “No man is an island entire of it; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main”. It takes all of us working together to make a sustainable difference in the future of our county, the state and the nation. I think we are off to a great start. As always, strive for the best, reach for the stars, aim high and dare to be great!
Dr. Hatchett, HCMS
Assistant Principal
About Me
- Dr. Diane Hatchett, Principal, HCMS
- I am a graduate of the following universities: Bellarmine University, Western Ky University and the University of Louisville. Each of these schools helped me to learn, grow and flourish. My hat is off to my professors and the mentors in my life who helped me to become the person that I am today. I have been blessed with excellent teachers from pre-school on. It is no wonder that my number one goal is "student success". I am passionate about life-long learning and the moral and social development of kids of all ages. I am truly committed to student achievement in all forms academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. My motto is, "If you believe it, you can achieve it, so Aim High and Dare to be Great!"