Core Values
Leadership
We recognize that today’s students have the potential to be leaders, not just in the future, but now.
We recognize that today’s students have the potential to be leaders, not just in the future, but now.
Empathy
We seek to understand others and do so by working to abandon our assumptions and participating in honest open dialogue.
We seek to understand others and do so by working to abandon our assumptions and participating in honest open dialogue.
Community
We are committed to supporting all members of our community in reaching their greatest potential.
We are committed to supporting all members of our community in reaching their greatest potential.
Innovation
We keep a pulse on emerging practices and trends and believe in pursuing new creative ideas that have the potential to change the world.
We keep a pulse on emerging practices and trends and believe in pursuing new creative ideas that have the potential to change the world.
“The Hockaday Institute for Social Impact is an important pillar in our community, educating students today in the ways they can lead now and inspiring them to do so in the future, no matter their professions. Students have the opportunity to pursue ideas that change the way our communities work—for the better."
- Jennifer Sampson, McDermott-Templeton President and CEO of United Way
- Jennifer Sampson, McDermott-Templeton President and CEO of United Way
Finding Purpose
The Hockaday Institute for Social Impact represents a distinctive and innovative approach among K-12 schools, using the power of engaged, hands-on learning to prepare students for leadership in their communities, workplaces, and society. Through both new and longstanding partnerships with Dallas-area organizations, the Institute allows students to engage with diverse partners, learn from civic leaders, tackle projects with community impact, and put their creative ideas into action for lasting social benefit.Greater Impact
Hockaday launched the Institute for Social Impact in 2018 to organize its community engagement work for greater impact and to make a statement about the importance of this concept as part of an effective education in the 21st century.Led by Laura Day, a recognized leader in the community service landscape in Dallas and nationally, the Institute is a distinctive approach among independent schools across the country. It allows Hockaday to extend our reach, increasing opportunities for collaboration with non-profit entities, businesses, and other Dallas-based community organizations. Through a carefully designed set of real-world projects and experiences, Hockaday students have the chance to test what they are learning in the classroom, tackle tough problems, learn to work in teams, cultivate empathy and respect for others with different backgrounds and expertise, build character and confidence, and explore their purpose in the world.
Social Impact Stories
List of 3 news stories.
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Sixth Graders Work With
Sixth graders collaborated with St. Mark's School and the Texas Conservation Alliance in a cleanup event and a challenge to design solutions for cleaning and protecting plants and wildlife along the creek, aligning with their social impact theme of water. -
Statistics Class Visits Animal Shelter
Upper School Social Impact Statistics wrapped up its data science project with a visit to Dallas Animal Services. -
Seventh Grade Learns About Soil
Seventh Grade took a social impact field trip with St. Mark's this week.
List of 4 frequently asked questions.
Outcomes
Building Empathy
Advocacy Skills
Real World Experiences
Designing Solutions
Exploring Purpose
My work with the Institute has helped me to build confidence not only in myself, but in what I put forth into the world: my work, my thoughts, and my actions.
- Zoya Haq '23
- Zoya Haq '23
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