Model Program

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is devoted to helping students in Pre-K through 12th grade develop academically, behaviorally, physically, socially, and spiritually, with an emphasis on preparing students to lead fulfilling and productive lives after graduation from MHS. Students at Milton Hershey School live and learn in a three-level structure consisting of an Elementary Division, Middle Division, and Senior Division. Programming is designed around the developmental needs of students in each division and provides a nurturing environment for students as they transition through each grade level.

Program Descriptors Include:
Early Childhood Education, Mentoring/Tutoring, Academic Improvement, Alternative Education, Counseling/Advisories/Coaches, Extended-School/Summer Program, Family/Parental Involvement, Life Skills Training, Literacy Development, Study Skills

Starting Date: 1909
Students Served Per Year: 500+
Last Verified: 2010

Program addresses the following:

Individual factors

• Low educational expectations
• Low commitment to school

Family factors

• Low socioeconomic status
• Family disruption

Program promotes the following:

Relationships

• Presence and involvement of caring, supportive adults
• Opportunities and rewards for pro-social involvement
• Clear social norms
• Involvement with positive peer activities

How evaluation data was collected:
Data collected and analyzed at school/district level