Student Clubs and Activities
Clubs and Activities at Key MS
- Student Government Association (SGA)
- Key Ambassadors
- Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA)
Outdoor Education
The Outdoor Education Program, based at the Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center serves students in grades K-12 throughout the county. Grade six student at each middle school participate in the three day/ two night residential outdoor education program. Students are accompanied by their teachers and other school staff who provide instruction and supervision during their stay. An outdoor education teacher, who has already provided planning assistance, will be on-site for orientation, program coordination, and to provide direct instruction to students. While in residence, students learn about various aspects of the environment as they participate in activities that cannot be carried out at the home school. These activities provide opportunities to put into practice the thinking processes, skills, and strategies developed in the classroom. By sharing this twenty-four hour day experience with fellow grade six students, teachers, and parent volunteers, each student gains a better understanding of others. There is a per student fee that covers expenses. Details outlining fees and permission slips will be distributed closer to the date of the trip.
Renaissance Program
The Renaissance Program is a school-wide program that recognizes and rewards positive behaviors and accomplishments of students at Francis Scott Key Middle School.
Art Stars
Arts Teachers select students who are excelling in the area of the various art classes. Students who are selected earn a party and a certificate. All Art Stars also earn a field trip that is held at the end of the year.
End of the Year Awards
An award ceremony is held at the end of the year to recognize students for academic excellence, academic diligence, participation in some extra-curricular activities, perfect attendance, etc.
Got the Point
Students who increased their GPA by .5 in a quarter will receive a small gift of recognition.
Honor Roll
Students who earn honor roll status will celebrate in a quarterly party to receive a certificate and a small gift of recognition.
Key Cash
Students earn a card from a school staff member for exhibiting one of the 5 P’s. Cards are redeemable for prizes.
Quarterly Celebrations
(more information to come)
Staff Recognitions
Students will award staff members with cards for exhibiting one of the 5 P’s. Cards are redeemable for prizes.
Straight A's
Students who earned straight A's status will celebrate in a quarterly party to receive a certificate and a small gift of recognition.
Student of the Month
School staff members nominate students who consistently exhibit the 5 P’s. Two students from each grade level are awarded each month. Students of the Month earn Renaissance T-shirts, gift cards, a certificate, and a pizza party where their family and one friend may attend.