2022-23 Lower School Admission Packet by The Harker School

Lower School K-GRADE 5 Find your passions!

Kristin Giammona ‘81 ELEMENTARY DIVISION HEAD (GRADES 4-5) PRIMARYLeonardDIVISION HEAD (K-3)

Harker students share a deep love of learning, are motivated, curious, dedicated, kind and respectful young people. We invite you to join us in the lower school.

WELCOME

- Bill Stevenson, parent

At the lower school, we provide a nurturing and supportive environment, and a unique system of tailoring to be sure that children are placed just right in their classes and are feeling great about school. Your child will love our Eagle Buddies program, too, which pairs third graders with sophomores in a fun partnership that continues until the older buddy graduates.

We are delighted you’re considering Harker’s lower school for your child’s Thereeducation!aremany ingredients in the “special sauce” that makes Harker an extraordinary place to learn and grow. The depth and breadth of our curricular and extracurricular offerings allows students to find and follow paths as unique as they are. We have an incredible support network in place: teachers, counselors, coaches, librarians, nurses and administrators all are completely invested in our students, and you’ll find them willing partners in caring for and guiding your children as they move through their years at Harker, prepare for college, and go on to make a difference in the world in their own special ways.

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“ Harker provides the best combination of top quality academic and extracurricular programming, dedicated and caring faculty, incredible resources and facilities, and a vibrant community that anyone living in the Silicon Valley could ever hope to share with their child.”

Mark Garcia, English B.A. University of Notre Dame M.Ed. University of Notre Dame

Lisa Diffenderfer, Director of Learning, Innovation, and Design, Lower School B.S. Santa Clara University M.Ed. San Jose State University

With rich learning environments, leading-edge instructional technology and powerful support staff, including administrators, librarians and a learning specialist, our teachers have the tools they need to give your child an excellent academic experience. Many of our teachers hold advanced degrees in their subject areas and participate in ongoing professional training in areas such as child development.

Diann Chung, Lower School Admission Director B.A. University of the Pacific

Keri Clifford ’13, English B.S. Santa Clara University M.Ed. University of California, Santa Barbara & LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY/STAFF

2022-23 ADMINISTRATION

Kristin Giammona ’81, Elementary Division Head

Qi Huang, Electronic Resources Librarian B.S. Zhejiang University (China) M.S. Northeastern University, Shenyang (China) M.L.I.S. University of British Columbia (Canada)

Carena Kay, Performing Arts

Michael Goltzer, History & Social Science B.A. San Francisco State University

Salma Baig, Computer Science, Dept. Chair B.A. University of Punjab (Pakistan) M.Ed. University of London (U.K.)

Lisa Hackwood, Kindergarten B.A. Chico State University

Patrick Hopkins, Physical Education B.S. San Jose State University

Shital Ashar, Science B.Ed. University of Mumbai (India)

Enni Chen, Science, Dept. Chair B.S. Univeristy of California, San Diego M.A. Education, San Jose State University

Teacher development and support is an essential component of our lower school program. Our teachers enjoy internal and external professional development opportunities. With the support of our librarians, technology staff, counselors and learning specialist, our teach ers have the in-house support they need to devote their energy to creative and caring classroom teaching.

Lauri Vaughan, TK-12 Library Director B.A. St. Bonaventure University M.L.I.S. Rutgers University

Josh Crook ’93, Science B.S. Santa Clara University M.S. Santa Clara University

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Michael Delfino, Study Skills B.A. Santa Clara University

B.Ed. University of Hawaii at Manoa M.M.Ed. University of Hartford

LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY

Megha Rai Arora, English B.A. Delhi University (India) B.Ed. University of Allahabad (India) M.A. IGNOU, New Delhi (India)

Ralene Wasielewski, Academic Counseling, 4-5 B.A. San Jose State University M.A. John F. Kennedy University

Debra Nott, Director of Nursing B.S. California State University, Bakersfield Amira Townzen, Director, Enrichment and Supervision Team B.S. Northeastern University

Sarah Leonard, Primary Division Head B.A. University of California at Los Angeles

Lianna Luong ‘10, Academic Counseling, K-3 B.A. University of California, Davis M.A. Santa Clara University

LOWER SCHOOL ACADEMIC STAFF

Kathleen Clark, Librarian B.S. University of California, Irvine MLIS University of California, Los Angeles

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Priyanka Biswas, English B.A. Lady Brabourne College (India) M.A. Calcutta University (India) Ali Bo, Grade 2, Grades 1-2 Dept. Chair B.S. University of Oregon Andi Bo, English, Math B.A. University of Redlands

Walid Fahmy, Lower School Dean of Students B.S San Jose State University

Cassidy Caldwell, Science B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara Imelda Cantu, Grade 1 B.A. Santa Clara University M.A. Santa Clara University Hillaray Carroll, English B.A. San Jose State University M. Teaching, University of San Francisco Mary Cheline, Physical Education B.A. The Ohio State University M.A. San Jose State University

LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY

Karin Foss, Math B.A. University of California, Davis M.Ed National University

Jennifer Walrod, Director of Global Education B.S. State University of New York at Geneseosa M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University

Judy Atterholt, Librarian B.A. Linfield College Ph.D. Stanford University M.A. Library & Information Science, San Jose State University

B.A. Communications, Santa Clara University

Suneeta Mani, Learning Specialist B.A. University of Mumbai (India) M.A. University of Mumbai (India) M.Sc. Oklahoma State University Ed.S. Oklahoma State University

Together, Harker teachers create a learning environment that’s stimulating, supportive and safe. They challenge students to be their best selves, encouraging them to push their academic boundaries and discover new interests.

Amanda Crook, Science B.A. National University M.Ed. Arizona State University

Danny Dunn, Performing Arts BFA University of California, Los Angeles Jessalyn Espiritu, Performing Arts B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara M.A./MFT (pending), University of San Francisco

Giresh Ghooray, Science B.S. University of Pittsburgh M.Ed. California University of Pennsylvania Karen Glovka, Spanish B.A. University of California, Davis M.A. Moody Graduate School (Chicago)

Stephanie Hanses, Grade 1 B.A. University of Denver Louis Hoffman, Performing Arts B.A. California State University, Northridge M.M. Boston University

Kathleen Ferretti, English, Math, Grade 3 Dept. Chair B.A. Bard College

Jerrald Belong, Physical Education B.S. California State University, East Bay Kellie Binney-Smart, Performing Arts B.A. Pacific University M.A. Pacific University

Mira Vojvodic, Math B.S. University of Belgrade (Serbia) M.Sc. Computer Science, University of Toronto (Canada)

Katie Yang, Kindergarten B.A. University of California, Los Angeles M.A. Stanford University

Stephanie Woolsey, Math B.A. University of Washington Master in Teaching, Washington State University

Paul Barsky Upper School Division Head

Ken Allen Assistant Head of School, Student Affairs

Gail Palmer, Performing Arts B.A. Santa Clara University

Gerry-louise Robinson, Fine Arts, K-5 Dept. Chair B.A. West Sussex Institute of Higher Education (U.K.)

Joe Mentillo, Physical Education B.S. San Jose State University M.S. Madison University

Kristin Giammona Elementary School Division Head

Joe Rosenthal Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives

Jared Ramsey, History & Social Science B.A. University of California, Davis

Cynthia Proctor, Grade 1 B.A. Kenyon College

Kimberly Sandoval, Kindergarten, Dept. Chair B.A. San Jose State University

Rajul Shah, Math B.A. University of Pune (India) M.A. University of Pune (India)

Eric Leonard ’94, History, Dept. Chair B.A. University of California, Los Angeles

Shayne Hale Facilities Director

Pam Dickinson Office of Communication, Director

OofC: 7/19/22 (RM) 1,450

Diane Plauck, Math, Dept. Chair B.A., San Jose State University

Elise Robichaud ’84, English B.A. University of California, Santa Barbara

Amy Rorabaugh ’10, English, Math B.A. Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii B.S. Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii M.A. Mills College

Julie Smith, Kindergarten B.A. San Jose State University M.A. San Jose State University

Alexandra Lin, English B.A. Haverford College M.Ed. University of Pennsylvania

Larissa Weaver, Grade 1 B.A. University of Puerto Rico M.A. Smith College

ADMINISTRATION

Kelle Sanders ’93, Grade 1 B.A. Santa Clara University M.A Santa Clara University

Shelly Minier, Kindergarten B.A. San Jose State University

Katherine Lo, Kindergarten B.S. University of California, Davis M.Ed. Boston College

Mina Marmol, Spanish B.A. Scripps College Surface Textile Design Certificate, Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design

Tobias Wade, History & Social Science B.A. San Jose State University

Annamaria Smitherman, English B.A. University of Michigan

Danielle Holquin Director of Admission, TK-12

Evan Barth Middle School Division Head

Brian Yager Head of School

Bubet Tan, Computer Science B.S. University of Phoenix M.S. National University

Heather Russell, English, Dept. Chair B.A. Liberal Studies, Azusa Pacific Unifersity M.A. San Jose State University

Kimberly Lobe Director of Advancement

Kimberly Teodoro, Performing Arts Santa Monica College Cosumnes River College

Jocelyn Poplack, Grade 2 B.S. Wheelock College M.Ed. University of St. Thomas (Houston)

Ayesha Tahir, Grade 2 B.S. George Mason University M.S. Johns Hopkins University

Sejal Mehta, Grade 2 B.A. St. Xavier’s College (India) MBA California State University, East Bay

Megan Regan, Physical Education, Dept. Chair B.A. Pacific Oaks College

Eileen Schick, Math Lab B.A. Pepperdine University M.Ed. Pepperdine University

Martin Bradford Chief Financial Officer

Sarah Leonard Primary School Division Head

Shilpa Khetrapal, Grades 1 and 3 B.A. Bangalore University (India) M. Ed. Monash University (Australia)

Peggy Lao, Art B.A. University of California, Los Angeles M.A. Boston University

Jennifer Gargano Assistant Head of School, Academic Affairs

KindergartenTransitional PROGRAM2022-23

Information in this brochure represents our program for the previous academic year. The year your student enrolls, there may be slight changes to the program.

7-8:15 Extended Care Extended Care Extended Care Extended Care Extended Care

11:20-12:10

*On Fridays, students have library class, taught by one of our lower school librarians.

3rd Rotation: LA, STEM, Art 3rd Rotation: LA STEM, Art 12:10-12:50 Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess 12:50-1:35 Rest time Rest time Rest time Rest time Rest time

2nd rotation: Math, STEM, Art 2nd rotation: Math, STEM, Art 2nd rotation: LA, Math Lab, Art 2nd rotation: LA, STEM, Art 2nd rotation: LA, STEM, Art

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday*

1:35-2:25 Music/LA Music/LA SEL (Whole Group) Music/ Math Lab Music/Math Lab 2:25-3:10 Snack/Recess Snack/Recess Snack/Recess Snack/Recess Snack/Recess 3:10-3:30 Closing Circle/Dismissal Closing Circle/Dismissal Closing Circle/Dismissal Closing Circle/Dismissal Closing Circle/Dismissal 3:30-6 Extended Care Extended Care Extended Care Extended Care Extended Care

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• additional instruction and exploration in our small group specialty classes, exposing children to art, music & movement and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills.

Our TK students follow a daily schedule that allows for balanced instruction in both whole class and small groups

DAILY SCHEDULE

Benefits of TK at Harker:

PROGRAM & BENEFITS

8:45-9

1st rotation: Math, STEM, Art 1st rotation: Math, STEM, Art 1st rotation: LA, Math Lab, Art

8:15-8:45 Student Arrival/ Outdoor Play Student Arrival/ Outdoor Play Student Arrival/ Outdoor Play Student Arrival/ Outdoor Play Student Arrival/ Outdoor Play

• classroom spaces which provide an environment for child-directed learning and more traditional, teacher-led experiences

Morning Meeting Morning Meeting Morning Meeting Morning Meeting Morning Meeting

10:40-11:20 Snack/Recess Snack/Recess Snack/Recess Snack/Recess Snack/Recess

1st rotation: LA, STEM, Art 1st rotation: LA, STEM, Art

Transitional kindergarten (TK) offers a tremendous opportunity to our students on the younger end of Harker’s kindergarten age scale. For these children, another year of growth and development provides the foundation they need to enter kindergarten with confidence, social skills and other school-readiness markers that set them up for a successful experience. This extra year of social and emotional development can also make a world of difference in the primary years and beyond. We believe children are competent, capable learners. At Harker, we do not shy away from challenging learning opportunities – at any level – and our TK curriculum allows for the introduction of intellectual concepts designed around the individual needs of our children. Throughout our program our teachers weave in math, science and literacy concepts.

9:50-10:40

3rd Rotation: Math, STEM, Art 3rd Rotation: Math, STEM, Art 3rd Rotation: LA, Math Lab, Art

• low teacher-student ratios, allowing for more individualized attention

• curriculum that allows for the introduction of academic concepts at a pace designed around your child’s needs

At Harker, we view our TK program as a growth opportunity for eligible students. Your child will benefit from:

One of our librarians will visit our transitional kindergarten once a week to lead a story time and support classroom literacy activities. Our librarian collaborates with our teachers across early learning subjects to enrich all lessons and environments with library resources.

Art

Social-Emotional Development

STEM

Three main areas of development:

Reading skills are developed using phonics and stories of the week with a focus on comprehension and critical thinking through making connections. Teachers also read aloud to students, exposing them to a rich variety of genres. Thoughtprovoking discussions about the reading selections enhance comprehension, as does the introduction of literary components (making predictions, sequencing, cause and effect). Vocabulary development is an integral part of the process as well as practice with sight words and word families. Writing skills involve instruction in both the mechanical process of forming letters and the gradual development of the ability to communicate through the written word.

• Feeling (understanding the emotions of others, emotional self-regulation)

Language Arts

Math lessons are taught in an interactive and engaging way during math lab through activities that help students to visualize, manipulate and reason. Such experiences provide opportunities to make conjectures and test them, and to generalize observed patterns. Math lab activities create a context for students to attempt to prove such conjectures.

Character Education traits: responsibility, compassion, honesty, cooperation, respect, perseverance, self discipline, courage, willingness to try/make mistakes

Music & Movement

Our students are introduced to a wide variety of materials and these experiences allow them an opportunity to express and develop their individual creativity. There is a balance of teacher-directed art lessons and open-ended projects for individuality.

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Math

This is one of the most important parts of your child’s kindergarten readiness curriculum!

• Thinking (regulating attention and thoughts)

Through STEM education, our little researchers develop creative and critical-thinking skills, observe and collect data, and make hypotheses to problem-solve with materials in a holistic way. Units of study may include: How to Be A Scientist, Life Cycles of Plants & Animals, Seasonal Investigations, Animal Habitats, The Human Body, Technology and Engineering.

Math Lab

Blending music, dance, movement and acting, your child will explore music with instruments; move and dance in new and challenging ways; and act out stories and songs. As they roll, slide, jump, skip and march, children develop listening skills, body awareness and self-confidence. There is an emphasis on physical movement to music, learning pitch and melody through songs, discovering different types of musical instruments and interacting with them, and exposure to ageappropriate classical pieces

• Acting (behaving in socially-appropriate ways that foster learning)

Designed to provide a transition from the child’s real-life experiences to thinking mathematically, TK students develop their understanding of math concepts through a variety of activities. They engage in daily lessons that include hands-on materials, group discussions and independent practice. A range of topics may include patterning, number sense, coin value, shape recognition, and recognizing attributes of length, weight and time. Math Lab further solidifies mathematical knowledge through concrete experiences.

Extended Care

Extended Care, included in tuition, is an optional after-school program designed to enrich your child’s afternoon and provide productive ways to wind down. It consists of a blend of teacher-directed activities and child-directed exploration. With fun opportunities to investigate cooking, art, STEM, yoga, and outdoor games, your child is sure to build friendships and have a fantastic time!

LUNCH AND SNACKS

All meals and snacks are included in the tuition. Lunch and snacks are provided to all students, and students attending extended care in the morning are also provided a cold breakfast option.

After School: 3:30-6 p.m.

EXTENDED CARE

Before School: 7-8:30 a.m.

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Lower School K-GRADE PROGRAMS52022-23

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS School Day ..................................................................... 2 Language Arts ................................................................. 3 Reading Selections 3 Mathematics ................................................................... 3 Science .......................................................................... 4 Social Studies 5 Spanish .......................................................................... 6 Computer Science & Skills ............................................... 7 Performing Arts ............................................................... 7 Visual Arts ...................................................................... 9 Physical Education and Health & Wellness 10 Study Skills & Character Development ............................ 10 Library .......................................................................... 11 Extracurricular Offerings 12 THE HARKER SCHOOL PRIMARY & PROGRAMSELEMENTARY K GRADE 5 • 2021-22 Information in this brochure represents our program for the previous academic year. The year your student enrolls, there may be slight changes to the program.

by performance level in math and language arts allows us to meet the needs of individual students. Ongoing evaluation through the year ensures flexibility, and students are moved as necessary to ensure optimal learning.

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Students in grades 1-2 have a homeroom, where subjects taught include social studies, handwriting and character development. The homeroom classes move together to various specialty classes. Specialty classes include library, art, music, Spanish, P.E./health and computer science.

KINDERGARTEN SAMPLE SCHEDULE Circle

Kindergarten students have a Homeroom, where subjects taught include social studies, science, handwriting and character development. The homeroom classes move together to various specialty classes. Specialty classes include library, art, music, P.E./health and computer skills.

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GRADES 3-5 SAMPLE SCHEDULE

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GRADES 1-2

All students participate in two class periods of a language art class and one period of mathematics. Students are placed in language arts and math classes that are tailored to meet their individual needs so they can maximize their learning and thrive as they progress through the grades at The Harker School. Students also participate in a variety of specialty classes as noted in each grade level designation below.

GRADES 1-2 SAMPLE SCHEDULE

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GRADES 3-5

Classes for students in grades 3-5 are departmentalized ; students will move between their classes each period. Subjects in the weekly schedule include study skills, library, art, music, Spanish, math lab, character development, computer science, language arts, math, social studies and science.

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Kindergarten-Grade 2:

In all grades, grouping by performance level allows us to meet the needs of individual students. Ongoing evaluation through the year ensures flexibility, and students are moved as necessary to ensure optimal learning. A solid foundation in language fundamentals is established by utilizing an integrated approach to language arts that builds skills in the areas of speaking, listening, oral and written communication, vocabulary development, and grammar and mechanics.

READING SELECTIONS

Vocabulary development is an integral part of the

Students read a variety of literature genres in the form of short stories, poetry and novels. All literature is chosen to be challenging, provide rich analysis, and to be reflective of Harker’s diversity goals. Selections used for instruction reflect the diversity within and beyond

Grades 3-5:

As with language arts, students are placed in performance groups that allow them to learn and be challenged at a pace that is optimal for them. The groups remain flexible so students can move to a different performance group when appropriate. Since math is spiral in nature, there are some topics introduced at one grade level, but practiced and mastered at subsequent levels. All students will meet regularly for a math lab class where the focus is on using manipulatives and practicing problemsolving approaches that further understanding and allow for application of mathematical concepts.

our community as “mirrors” of students’ experiences and “windows” to share perspectives of others within the literature. Rotation of various reading selections is ongoing and evaluated yearly to provide current, relevant and engaging literature for students.

Our K-2 math program places an emphasis on number sense, problem-solving and mental math. Children also develop their computational fluency, with exercises to promote accuracy and speed in their basic facts.

Kindergarten:

Designed to provide a transition from the child’s real-life experiences to thinking mathematically, kindergartners develop their understanding of math concepts through a variety of activities. They engage in daily lessons that include hands-on materials, group discussions and independent practice. A range of topics may include patterning, counting, coin value, shape recognition, and recognizing attributes of length, weight and time.

A balance of logical reasoning, critical thinking and computation allow children to make a connection between their daily life experiences and math. Children deepen their understanding of previously learned concepts and examine new topics through hands-on activities and written exercises. A range of topics may include place value, describing attributes of 2-D and 3-D shapes, time, money, graphing, and standard/metric units of length, weight and liquid.

Reading, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and writing (mechanics and composition) are the continuing components of the language arts curriculum. In addition to selections of poetry and nonfiction, students are reading longer books and novels. The foundations for literary analysis begun in the earlier grades are expanded and gradually become more sophisticated. Analysis of plot, character development, conflict, theme and the use of literary devices such as metaphor, simile, imagery and symbolism present opportunities for rich classroom discussion and eventually become topics of writing assignments as students’ skills develop. Creative writing is an additional component of the curriculum.

Grade 1:

The topics listed below for each grade level define the core concepts.

Reading skills are developed using phonics and a literature-based program with a focus on comprehension and critical thinking. Teachers also read aloud to students, exposing them to a rich variety of genres. Thought-provoking discussions about the reading selections enhance comprehension, as does the introduction of literary components (plot, characterization, mood, the author’s purpose).

LANGUAGE ARTS

process. Writing skills involve instruction in both the mechanical process of forming letters and the gradual development of the ability to communicate through the written word. Grammar is taught both as part of the writing process and as an individually practiced skill.

MATHEMATICS

Problem-solving in grade 3 is an increasingly important component of the mathematics curriculum. Strategies for problem-solving include drawing bar models to obtain solutions. There is review and extension of measurement, geometry, fractions, and computational operations including multi-digit multiplication and division. Addition and subtraction of multi-digit numbers with regrouping and multiplication facts are mastered. Other topics include working with decimals, relating decimals to fractions, and common factors.

The program focuses on adding to and extending children’s natural curiosity about the world in which they live through the following topics: animal habitats, changing seasons, dental health, endangered species, environmental awareness, five senses, plant life, the solar system, oceanography and weather patterns. The STEM specialist also meets with kindergartners once a week, introducing students to hands-on projects that develop critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Grade 2:

Grade 3:

Fourth grade mathematics emphasizes developing fluency with multiplication and division, while honing estimation strategies that allow students to find quotients using multi-digit dividends and divisors. Place value is revisited as decimal understanding and application is strengthened and expanded. Number theory is introduced and applied to the students’ continued work with fractions and mixed numbers. Bar modeling is extended and used to express percent as well as to solve problems involving ratio and comparisons. Real-life problems are included throughout the year and geometry expands to include the study of surface area and volume.

the scientific method and then begin the study of solids and liquids. Students understand the properties of solids and liquids through simple experiments and activities. In the air and weather unit, students study about the water cycle, the clouds, and make simple weather instruments. Students learn about the general classification of animals with a focus on insects and their life cycles while raising ladybugs and butterflies. Students also complete an in-depth study about various animal adaptations through interactive lessons. While exploring the balance and motion unit, students balance objects on a Popsicle stick and build tops and roller coasters to gain a clear understanding of the concepts presented. The light and color unit is designed for students to gain an insight into the basic concepts of light and color. Students work and experiment with mirrors, color filters, and prisms. Throughout the year, the study of plants is used as a thematic unit, connecting plants to the other units taught. Students complete activities to learn about the structure of a seed, germination, what plants need to

Grade 4:

Our grade 3-5 math program extends all of the concepts learned in the primary grades with a major focus on mastery of multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Problem-solving is heavily emphasized both in oral and written form. As the students begin to increase their ability to think more abstractly, bar modeling (or whole and part model drawing) is emphasized as a major problem-solving strategy.

The concepts of fourth grade will be reinforced and taken to the next level in fifth grade. Major focus is on preparing the students for middle school with a solid mastery of all four operations on fractions and decimals, and a good working knowledge of percent. Major emphasis is on modeling proper format and technique when problem-solving and using number sense to check if solutions are reasonable. Depending on the performance group, students will practice introductory algebra skills and explore integer operations and the set of real numbers. They will also progress in their geometry exploration to solving complex problems involving overlapping plane figures and calculating surface area and volume of more complicated 3-D figures. Additional topics of study are data analysis, integer functions, and proportional thinking (especially as it relates to measurement conversion).

Grade 5:

Kindergarten:

Grade 1:

SCIENCE

The program is hands-on oriented with a focus on physical and life sciences. Students are introduced to

Beginning in grade 1, science classes are taught by specialists with degrees in science and related fields. Hands-on exploration and an inquiry-based approach are the cornerstones of the program, incorporating the scientific method from the primary grades onward.

Children extend their understanding of foundational skills and continue to strengthen previously learned concepts. Children use a variety of tools, develop varied strategies and use efficient methods to communicate their mathematical thinking. A range of topics may include using larger numbers, multi-digit addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, understanding fractions, identifying and measuring angles, calculating perimeter and area, and working with elapsed time.

Grade 2:

Grade 3:

The program focuses on biology, with an in-depth study of the origins and relationships of living things. Students use of the scientific method becomes more sophisticated as they design controlled experiments, use data to summarize and present results, and write lab reports. Students become skilled at using the microscope as a tool for viewing, describing, measuring and interpreting microscopic specimens and processes. Students learn to identify the parts of the cell and understand the cell as the basic unit of structure and function. In addition, students make the connection between structure and function as a tool for classification and the basis of adaptation and evolution of organisms. Using a classification key, students learn to classify organisms. Students also become skilled at dissecting preserved specimens both technically and in the identification and description of the various specimens.

As children grow, so does their awareness of the world and their place in it. The social studies curriculum supports that growth and development by gradually enlarging the parameters of study, focusing on both the cultural and historical aspects of the individual and society.

Students develop an awareness of their roles as citizens in a variety of communities. They engage in activities that provide opportunities for learning about the school, the neighborhood and the city. Units on citizen responsibilities

Grade 4:

planets within it. In our study of the earth, students learn about its structure and landforms. A variety of models are used and created to deepen understanding of the earth’s structure and movements.

This program focuses on exploring the physical world through physics and chemistry using the scientific method. After gaining a thorough understanding of Newton’s Laws of Motion, students observe pendulum motion and the forces governing it. They also learn about frictional forces and how they influence everyday life. Students apply their knowledge to construct a variety of objects including simple machines and different types of bridges. In their study of magnetism and electricity, students build different forms of circuits using motors, bulbs, and switches. The nature of magnetism is explored and linked to the concept of electricity through the study of electromagnets and motors. In their investigation of the structure of matter, students explore the periodic table and learn about electrons, protons, and neutrons. By engaging in design challenges, students gain an understanding of how chemistry influences our environment. Throughout the year, students gain a thorough understanding of physical measurements through using appropriate tools to measure mass, volume, and density.

Grade 5:

SOCIAL STUDIES

Kindergarten:

5 grow, and how plants make and store food.

The program focuses on many types of science including botany, zoology, geology and astronomy. After reviewing the scientific method, students learn about the plant life cycle through hands-on, interactive lessons. Activities include sprouting and observing seedlings, identifying plant parts, growing plants, observing how plants respond to different environments, and researching a native California plant. During our study of animals, students learn how to classify and categorize animals. Considerable time is spent learning about specific arthropods, as it is the largest invertebrate group. Students complete an in-depth study of several animals and create a variety of models to represent them. Throughout our study of the sun, moon, and stars, students make daily observations of the objects in the sky and identify the many predictable patterns. In addition, students learn about our solar system and the

The program allows students to continue advancing their knowledge of the scientific method. Through various topics in the natural sciences, students apply their understanding of this practice through interactive explorations, cooperative work, and data analysis. The curriculum this year includes a unit exploring the properties of water. Students learn about surface tension, density, temperature, changes in water, and water processes. Students also study a unit on the human skeletal system and its functions with the muscular system. The metric system is also emphasized this year as students hone their measurement skills while comparing the customary system widely used in the upper school with the international standard for measurement. A unit on magnetism and electricity is also explored as students discover Earth’s magnetic field and various ways to construct their own circuits. Physics of sound is another topic studied as students learn about the properties of pitch and volume, how they can be modified, and how they are detected by the human ear. The STEM approach and hands-on experiences throughout the year allow the students a chance to not only build their academic skills but also their confidence in self-exploration and inquisition.

To become informed, active participants in a representative democracy, students will also learn about the institutions and people who make decisions concerning their lives, their country, and the world. This government and civics curriculum will give an overview of the three branches of the federal government, as well as the state and local governments that consist of cities and communities.

In this course, students will learn about the major components of world geography and world cultures. They will analyze the impact of physical and human geography on cultures in times past and present, and will examine our connections to the past and the ways in which local, regional and national governments and traditions have developed and left their marks on current societies. Students will learn to appreciate individual similarities and differences, as well as develop a global understanding to better prepare them to take their place as global citizens.

mission and rancho days, the Gold Rush, statehood, the transcontinental railroad, and agricultural advances, all interwoven with the thread of cultural diversity. Students are provided the opportunity to honor the history of the native Californians, such as the Muwekma Ohlone, and understand their importance to the history of our state.

In this course, topics include California geography to the time of the first peoples, explorers and settlers, the

6 and civic duties, economics and transportation are incorporated. In addition, traditional American holidays and celebrations and those reflecting cultures represented in our diverse community are studied and observed. As part of the school community strand, students learn about similarities and differences between schools internationally. This topic culminates in a video conference with peers at our sister school in Japan.

Spanish is introduced in grade 1 with the focus on developing listening skills and oral language, reflecting the way children acquire their first language. Songs and games are utilized as learning tools. In grade 2, more emphasis is placed on oral proficiency, and by grade 3 students begin to practice reading and writing in Spanish, though the focus is still on oral skills. There is continued emphasis on immersion in the language and the use of context clues to understand new words.

Students are introduced to map skills, landforms and the world beyond their immediate community. Students develop an awareness of and appreciation for the similarities and differences of people around the world as they participate in lessons that focus on the cultures, customs and unique qualities that distinguish the seven continents. Students learn about the daily life of those who live internationally, and participate in a global education project with a school in Saudi Arabia as part of those lessons. Students are also guided in developing the critical thinking skills that will facilitate their ability to participate successfully in class discussions and collaborative projects.

Grade 2:

Grade 4:

Grade 5:

An increase in the importance of reading and writing occurs in grade 4, with written assignments and short written quizzes. Rules of grammar are introduced in grades 4-5, and students learn about the gender of nouns and adjectives and conjugation of verbs in the present Learningtense.alanguage includes learning about the culture of the people who speak it, and a discussion of the Spanish holidays as well as games, songs and stories of the Hispanic culture enrich the lessons.

SPANISH

Grade 3:

Students “travel” through the five regions of the United States. They learn about the different landforms, climates, natural resources, landmarks, important people and early American history with each region. Additionally, students are introduced to and learn about patriotic symbols and their significance. As a final project, students research and present a state report, highlighting important information and interesting facts relating to a particular state.

Grade 1:

In this course, students will engage in a thorough study of United States history. Students will study the events of early European exploration of the Americas and will learn about the long-lasting effects of European influence. Students will also learn about the U.S. as an emerging, independent nation, examining the U.S. from its independence up to the Civil War. During this course, students will also participate in a comprehensive study of the research process as they write a research paper about a famous American.

Students learn the names of a computer’s parts, the uses of computers and how to handle hardware and software, proper keyboarding technique, the use of special function keys (return, control, delete, etc.), mouse skills, and how to create, print and save files. Students will create multimedia projects that incorporate original drawing, animation, text and video. Midway through the year, students will be introduced to programming fundamentals through an iPad app and corresponding manipulative called Osmo Coding. Finally, digital citizenship will be the focus of one class meeting.

Grade 3:

Grade 5:

Students will learn basic network navigation, will practice keyboarding, and will create all elements of a video game simulation using a visual programming language. Digital Citizenship will also be the focus of two class meetings. Students will use robotics as a path to practice programming concepts. They will use visual programming and Lego Mindstorms EV3 robots to discover solutions to different challenges.

PERFORMING ARTS

Grade 1:

At Harker, performing arts is a way of life, K-12. And nothing is more important to our program than nurturing our youngest performers at the lower school. From helping the shy child develop confidence and a love for music, to encouraging and challenging our most precocious singers, dancers and instrumentalists, our seven full-time professional performing arts teachers

Students use presentation software to create a presentation on the Gold Rush. Information Literacy is introduced and practiced in context of creating the Gold Rush presentation. Students also are introduced to online collaboration tools and will share their work with their teachers online. Keyboarding proficiency is emphasized throughout the trimester. Students will also learn programming fundamentals through online activities on Code.org. Digital citizenship will also be the focus of two class meetings.

Students begin to learn the basics of how common electronic devices work. Students will learn core concepts and will demonstrate their understanding through digitally drawings that include resistors, switches, buttons, LED lights, potentiometers, speakers, motors, breadboard, and a variety of sensors. Students will also build these circuits and program a microcontroller to use the sensors to measure environmental data and then make decisions based on that data. The culminating project will involve building and programming a remote-control robot from scratch using off-the-shelf materials such as wheels, motors and motor controllers. Two class lessons during the year will also focus on digital citizenship.

Grade 2:

blocky programming) to have Dash complete specific tasks. Finally, digital citizenship will be the focus of one class meeting. Second graders also have another dgital citizenship lesson in their homeroom classes.

Students are introduced to the names of a computer’s parts, the uses of computers and how to handle hardware and software, hand placement on the keyboard, the use of special function keys (return, control, delete, etc.), mouse skills, and how to create, print and save simple files. Students will create thematic multimedia projects that reinforce concepts from kindergarten social studies and science classes. Projects will include original drawings and text. Students will also use various programs to practice logical reasoning, sequencing and problem-solving skills. Students will also learn programming fundamentals by programming a mini-robot called a BeeBot. Students will work as a team to move their BeeBot to a specific area on a game board, and will use the related iPad app to practice using directional language and algorithmic thinking.

Kindergarten:

Grade 4:

General Information

7 COMPUTER SCIENCE & SKILLS

provide a wealth of opportunities both on stage and behind the scenes, during the academic day and in our robust after-school program.

Students practice proper keyboarding technique while trying to improve their accuracy and speed. Throughout the course, students practice basic computer navigation (to and from files and applications on the hard drive). Students create a multimedia presentation that includes imported images, original drawings, text, animations and video. They will learn to export their project to view it as a slideshow or movie. Students will also learn programming fundamentals by programming a mini-robot called Dash. Students will use visual programming (also known as

All students in K-5 participate in weekly general music classes. Lessons are designed using a three-dimensional approach: learning music literacy, learning about music, and experiencing music- making. Students continually

exploration in music history, appreciation, musical theory concepts as well as music and theater performance skills. Along with the aforementioned topics, students in grade 4 develop proper singing technique and learn the recorder. Students participate in two grade-level performances throughout the year, at the annual Harker Day and Grandparents’ Day.

In kindergarten and grade 1 music, students build pre-literacy skills to provide a solid foundation for deeper music learning in the following years. Students participate in eight musical workout activities during each music class: pitch exploration, song fragments, simple songs, arioso (child-created tunes), song tales, movement exploration, movement for form and expression, and movement with the beat. During these eight activities students develop their singing voices, learn to keep a steady beat, learn how beats are grouped in twos or threes, and use their imaginations to explore and respond to recorded music. During each year in music at Harker, students participate in a staged production to build comprehensive performing arts skills. In kindergarten, students participate in a spring production and in grade 1 students participate in a holiday show. Grade 2 and 3

ACADEMIC DAY CLASSES

Grade 4

Grade 5

Physical Education Dance

Students build on their musical skills and concepts begun in previous years. Students continue studying literacy through ear-training and musical notation. Classes are designed using a three-dimensional approach: learning music literacy, learning about music and experiencing music-making. Classes include student

AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES

Our lower school choir comprises fourth and fifth grade students who are passionate about singing and eager to improve their musicianship skills. Students will develop their

Students participate in bi-weekly performing arts class. Students continue building upon music literacy, music appreciation and experiencing music- making. Students continue musicianship skills while also learning theater concepts to develop creativity, basic knowledge and to instill a lifelong appreciation of theater arts. Lessons are designed to give a multidimensional approach into music and theater: music literacy, music appreciation, experiencing music, stage literacy, character development, and experiencing theater. Students in grade 5 participate in a full-length musical theater production in January as well as sing for the grade 5 promotion at the conclusion of the year.

Performing arts classes are offered at Harker both during the academic day and after school. Our robust after-school programs offer classes in choral music, dance, instrumental music and technical theater. These classes teach students the technique of each discipline, allow them to explore their creativity and give them the opportunity to perform. Listed here are all of the performing arts classes offered after school. Students sign up for our performing arts classes by registering through our Bucknall Enrichment and Supervision Team (BEST) system on the Harker website at the beginning of the year.

Kindergarten and Grade 1

work to develop proper singing technique through vocal exercises and varied repertoire. Rhythm instruments, Orff instruments, recorders and keyboards are explored throughout the lower school years. Each year in music class all students prepare for a staged production. Kindergarten performs a mini-musical, grades 1, 2 and 3 participate in a holiday concert, grade 4 sings at Harker Day and Grandparents’ Day, and grade 5 performs a fulllength musical theater production. There are additional opportunities for students to participate in dance in the after-school program and in the annual dance production.

Grade 2 and 3

Choral Music

In grades 2-3, students build on their solid musical foundation. Students are introduced to musical concepts aurally, which are later bonded to music notation symbols. Classes are designed using a threedimensional approach: learning music literacy, learning about music, and experiencing music-making. In each lesson, students identify and notate musical concepts, learn about music historical figures and events, and experience music-making. Students continually work to develop proper singing technique through a variety of repertoire. During each year in music at Harker, students participate in a staged production to build comprehensive performing arts skills. In grades 2-3, students participate in a combined holiday show.

Three weeks out of the school year all K-5 students attend a dance class with a Harker dance instructor. The dance class enhances students’ coordination and flexibility, and allows them to focus on moving their bodies and limbs with agility, strength and fluidity. It teaches students to use momentum and control as they dance and gives them the opportunity to explore moving to the rhythm and tempo of music. This program provides basic dance skills in jazz, modern and ballet. Students build on these skills from grade level to grade level. A creative dance component allows students to explore creating their own movements in small groups and alone.

Specialty dance classes are offered to grade 2-5 students who are enrolled in the dance program. Styles of dance to be offered include tap, modern, ballet, hiphop, lyrical and jazz.

The instrumental music program offers students a comprehensive yearlong course of study in orchestra, ensembles and groups along with private one-on-one lessons with specialty teachers. Each group builds upon the skills learned from the prior group and will focus on following a conductor, ensemble rehearsal and performance and a general understanding of various styles and genres through exposure to a diverse range of repertoire. There are performances throughout the school year.

Technical Theater

vocal tone and technique during weekly rehearsals and work on challenging repertoire in a variety of musical styles.

Students must take after-school dance all year to be eligible to perform in the dance concert. The annual dance concert is the last weekend before school ends. New students are encouraged to try dance so they don’t miss out on being in the show! Grade 4-5 students can do both after-school sports and dance. Classes teach students the fundamentals of dance, jazz and ballet skills form the basis for the center floor warm-up. Session I after-school dance will focus on reviewing dance skills, learning new dance steps and working on dance technique. Session II students will be taught a routine for the grade 1-5 dance concert with emphasis on learning how to perform and perfect their moves. After-school dance is for boys and girls in every grade level. If your child likes to move and groove, check out a dance class!

There are also private lessons available after school for Brass: trumpet, Strings: violin, viola, cello and double bass, Strings Fretted: guitar and electric bass, Woodwinds: clarinet, flute and saxophone and percussion: drum set.

VISUAL ARTS

Members of our choir have many opportunities to perform. Annual performance events may include the Harker Family & Alumni Picnic, K-12 holiday assembly, United Voices concert, and the winter and spring lower school instrumental music concerts. Our choir gives students the skills they need to continue their musical pursuit in middle school.

At all grade levels, art courses use a variety of art media to build a basic foundation and understanding of the elements and principles of art and design. Lessons focus on engaging students’ imaginations, enhancing their critical thinking skills and developing technical and perceptual skills, as appropriate for the different grade Thelevels.program

Kindergarten

creatively, and to respond to problems with originality, flexibility, fluency and imagination. Students learn to appreciate and value art as an important realm of human activity and a lifelong source of insight, understanding and personal and social development. Understanding art within its social and historical contexts and its relationship to other fields of knowledge are also goals of the program.

Instrumental Music

Grades 1-5

Students in grade 5 may take one to four quarters of Technical Theater, in which students learn and practice backstage skills. Students then create/build the tech and participate in the backstage crew for many performances at the lower school throughout the year.

This grades 4-6 audition dance group consists of skilled dancers who work together at a fast pace to learn and perform routines with high energy, precision, enthusiasm and engaging facial expressions. Ensemble members need to maintain good academic and citizenship standing. Auditions are in August. Students in this also take afterschool dance classes, enroll in a specialty class, and perform in the annual dance concert.

Dance offers students the opportunity to explore movement, be creative, move to music and have a great time!

is sequential and cumulative, giving students both the knowledge and technical skills to use art as a means of personal expression and communication. Students are encouraged to think

Specialty Dance Classes

Dance

Dance Fusion

Session I kindergarten students are taught a center floor warm-up, learn basic jazz and ballet dance skills and have an element of creative dance. Kindergarten students who participate in Session II dance are eligible to perform a dance routine in the annual kindergarten show. Each kindergarten homeroom will have its class performance in late April, where dancers can perform music with their class and as dancers.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH & WELLNESS

The study skills course is designed to assist students in developing strong individual study habits. The course focuses on organizational and time management skills. Topics are introduced in grade 3 and are reviewed and expanded through grades 4-5. Specific topics include creating a good study environment, organizing materials, organizing assignments, developing a study plan, setting priorities, note taking, test preparation and research skills. While a variety of topics are taught in each course, each grade level has a particular focus: In grades 1-2, the focus is how to get ready to do homework and how to pack and unpack one’s backpack, respectively.

A portion of each grade 3-5 study skills class period is set aside for students to begin their homework assignments.

By grade 3, the program is helping students develop skills in rolling, kicking, throwing, catching, volleying, hand dribbling, foot dribbling, and striking with racquets and bats. Grade 4-5 students continue to enhance the development of these skills, as they provide the foundations for students to experience success when playing team sports.

Kindergarten-Grade 5:

Students practice the elements of art such as form, line, shape, color, texture, space and value. In addition, the students are introduced to the principles of design

Grades 4-5:

Components of the curriculum include an introduction to the elements of art and design concepts such as line, pattern, texture, positive and negative space, color mixing, symmetric and asymmetric design, and balance. Projects include ceramics, collage, drawing, painting and printmaking. Students develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Students are also introduced to art history through selected movements and artists including, but not limited to, Piet Mondrian, Joan Miro, Alma Thomas, Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo.

Two categories – movement concepts and skill themes – characterize the physical education curriculum in K-5. Movement concepts are space awareness (self-space, general space, levels, directions, pathways, extensions), effort (time, speed, force, flow) and relationships in the

Grades 3-5:

Grade 5 - how to use teacher feedback and how to best utilize the extra help period.

STUDY SKILLS & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

physical world. Skill themes begin with traveling (walking, running, hopping, skipping, galloping, leaping, sliding) and progress through increasingly sophisticated skills (balancing, fleeing and dodging, jumping and landing).

Grade 3 - how to keep an organized binder and an organized locker;

Grade 4 - how to study for a test over multiple nights and how to make flashcards;

Kindergarten-Grade 3:

The physical education program offers opportunities for students to participate in a wide range of physical activities, learn the fundamentals of team and individual sports, learn personal fitness skills, interact within their social world, and develop healthy lifetime habits and interests. Health and wellness topics, including mental as well as physical health, family life, maturation and drug education are a part of the physical education curriculum.

Every Harker student is respected as a valuable human being, and every student is expected to extend that same respect to others. Harker’s tenets of kindness, respect, personal accountability and integrity permeate daily campus life and have formed the heart of a Harker education since the school was founded in 1893. We expect our students to follow the Harker Honor Code of

Dance is part of the program beginning in kindergarten and swimming begins in grade 1.

(emphasis, balance, harmony, variety, movement, rhythm, proportion and unity). Students have the opportunity to work with a variety of art media such as pencil, colored pencil, chalk and oil pastel, watercolor, paint and printmaking. They also have opportunities to work in 3-D through ceramics and sculpture. Students also use the 3-D printer to enhance and deepen the media which they produce. Students learn the skills needed for specific art tools and select technical skills that help the development and hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, confidence and personal expression. Students are also given the chance to relate their work to specific historical movements through art history; this includes, but is not limited to, artists Vincent Van Gogh, Jacob Lawrence and Yayoi Kusama.

Grade 1

Kindergarten

discussions, and role-play activities to reinforce inclusivity and the practical application of skills. Building resiliency and empathy for others are important goals we have for our students. Students learn tools that encourage self-awareness, self-management, healthy relationships and responsible decision-making. Instruction is purposeful to promote a community of character and commitment to Harker’s mission.

Grade 3

Social and emotional skills are essential to academic learning and success in life. Harker’s program equips students with positive tools to practice patience, empathy and self-control. Structured, interactive lessons are also part of the comprehensive character development included in the Harker educational experience. Lessons utilize literature, media connections,

Harker’s library program empowers students to be enthusiastic readers, capable researchers and ethical users of information and ideas. Our collection, available to all students, contains thousands of print, eBook, audio and video resources. In addition to our collection supporting the curriculum, its diversity reflects our student body and the need to provide mirrors validating the reality of their lives as well as windows into other Studentslives. in K-4 come to the library once a week for a regularly scheduled library class, taught by our professional librarians. They are introduced to stories and literature, as well as learn to navigate the world of information literacy skills for lifelong learning. These research skills are reinforced through collaborative research projects in the academic classes at all grade levels. The library actively encourages reading for pleasure through programs such as Fifth Grade Reads, Harker Summer Reading and, with the English department, the annual Tournament of Books Thecompetition.libraryis open to students from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday for reading, research or quiet study. In addition, we hold monthly maker events after school for grade 3-5 students who enjoy collaborating and creativity.

honesty and personal accountability.

Grade 4

Students are introduced to the world of information. Topics include how books are published and the role of copyright and editors. Using various types of information sources students learn to extract information to answer their research questions.

Learning more advanced information search skills, students practice database and web searching, interpreting results of online searches, note-taking and citation skills.

Students travel “around the world” in folklore, comparing and contrasting countries and cultures through their time-honored stories.

Grade 2

Grade 5

Students participate in the Book Talk program, facilitated by our librarians. Students also participate in special research projects.

Comparing archetypes in folklore, this curriculum culminates in the Ogre Awards play in which each second grader portrays a folktale character.

Students learn classic folklore using a variety of storytelling techniques. They listen to and participate in stories that contain familiar characters, and variations of those characters in literature.

LIBRARY

Specialty Classes (additional fees apply)

Sketchbook Journaling SwimSoccerLessons

Instrumental Music: Kindergarten First-Year Strings Group, First-Year Strings Group, First-Year Winds Group, Guitar Group, Preparatory String Ensemble, String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble

Action Zone

Kick Back

Imagine, Plan, Build Movie Makers (includes a small material fee)

Performing Arts (some included in tuition, some for fee)

After-School (BEST) Offerings (subject to change)

Art (3-D Art, Art for Kindergarten, Paint the World, The Wonderful World of Drawing)

Technical Theater

Kindergarten Creations

PlaygroundLibrary

Harker Student Productions

Sports Baseball

Dance: Dance, Specialty Dance, Dance Fusion

Girl Scouts for Grades 2-3

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS (this is a sampling ; courses are subject to change )

Drop-In Activities (included in Tuition)

PRE_EngineeringMandarinKarateHindiGymnastics with LEGO® Robotics using LEGO® WeDo Science Made Fun Secret Agent Adventures

TGA

KindergartenClubAction Adventures

Choral Music: Lower School Choir

WaterVolleyballTrackSwimmingSoftballSoccerFlagBasketball(boys)Football(girls)&FieldPolo

Learning Workshops (may include small material fee)

CreativeArt Corner Free Homework/StudySwim Room

FutureComputersProblem Solvers (FPS)

YogaWizbotsGolf

EngineeringCreativeComicChessCheerleadingBookDesignCookingFUNdamentals using LEGO®

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Harker’s mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond. We help our students discover their passions and to find colleges that align with their talents, personalities and goals. We take pride in the wide range of colleges on our matriculation list, representing the great diversity of talent and interests possessed by Harker students and alumni.

University of Maryland 6 University of Miami 1 University of Michigan 17 University of Minnesota 1 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 3 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1 University of Oregon 4 University of Oxford 1 University of Pennsylvania 13 University of Pittsburgh 2 University of Portland 1 University of Richmond 1 University of Southern California 28 University of St Andrews 1 University of Toronto 4 University of Utah 1 University of Washington 13 University of Wisconsin 12 Vanderbilt University 3 Vassar College 1 Virginia Polytechnic Institute 2 Wake Forest University 1 Washington University in St. Louis 10 Wellesley College 4 Wesleyan University 1 Whittier College 1 Williams College 1 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3 Yale University 7

Amherst College 3 Babson College 4 Barnard College 1 Bellevue College 1 Boston College 2 Boston University 8 Bowdoin College 2 Brandeis University 1 Brown University 4 California Institute of Technology 7 California Institute of the Arts 1 California Lutheran University 2 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 2 California State University Fullerton 1 Monterey Bay 1 Northridge 1 Carleton College 1 Carnegie Mellon University 26 Case Western Reserve University 5 Chapman University 14 Claremont McKenna College 4 Clemson University 1 Colorado State University 1 Columbia University 15 Cornell University 13 Dartmouth College 4 De Anza College 2 Drexel University 2 Duke University 12 Emerson College 2 Emory University 2 George Washington University 2 Georgetown University 5 Georgia Institute of Technology 5 Harvard University 12 Harvey Mudd College 1 Illinois State University 1 Indiana University 2 Johns Hopkins University 5 Loyola Marymount University 7 Macalester College 1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 16 Mount Holyoke College 1 New York University 22

Graduates from the classes of 2020-2022 matriculated to the following colleges and universities.

Northeastern University 2 Northwestern University 3 Occidental College 1 Olin College of Engineering 2 Olivet Nazarene University 1 Oxford College of Emory University 1 Pepperdine University 1 Pitzer College 3 Pomona College 2 Pratt Institute 1 Princeton University 7 Purdue University 13 Reed College 2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 Rhode Island School of Design 1 Rice University 3 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1 San Jose State University 4 Santa Clara University 6 Savannah College of Art and Design 1 Stanford University 27 Stetson University 1 Swarthmore College 2 Syracuse University 1 The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University 1 The University of Texas at Austin 5 Trinity University 1 Tufts University 3 Tulane University of Louisiana 1 University College London 1 University of California Berkeley 20 Davis 4 Irvine 8 Los Angeles 18 Merced 1 San Diego 9 Santa Barbara 15 Santa Cruz 3 University of Chicago 11 University of Colorado Boulder 2 University of Denver 1 University of Hawaii at Manoa 2 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 19

We celebrate that our seniors have phenomenal college options. Equally important, we celebrate that our students graduate from Harker having developed deep interests, a love of learning, and a desire to have social impact.

one of five poets in the 2021 National Stu dent Poets Program, and in April, English teacher Jennifer Siraganian was named the Poet Laureate of Los Gatos. Both are working on initiatives to promote poetry in their respective communities.

‘Sixth grader hosts several segments for Nick News’

– Nick News, May 25, 2022

– San Jose Mercury News, Dec. 17, 2021 and April 8, 2022

For Dec. 6-12, basketball player Anjali Yella, now a junior, was chosen with 34% of the vote, and for March 28-April 3, lacrosse player Kyra Hawk, currently a senior, won with nearly 32% of the vote.

‘Teacher, student receive poetry honors’

– San Jose Mercury News, April 17, 2021

‘Two students named Athlete of the Week’

‘Cal-Hi Sports D4 school of the year’

In July, Forbes recognized Amiti Uttar war ‘10 as the first woman developer of Bitcoin Core, described as “the protocol underlying a $170 billion market cap asset changing the face of privacy, security, and value.” Uttarwar began working in cryp tocurrency in 2018 and has since become an important figure in the Bitcoin sphere, with her presentations and talks being widely circulated.

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In July, Harker was named a State School of the Year in Division IV by Cal-Hi

‘DoorDash co-founder gifts $10 million’

– Harker News, April 7, 2021

– Forbes.com, July 15, 2020

Seventh grader Rory Hu appeared on Nickelodeon’s Nick News and had the opportunity to ask former press secretary

– Harker News, June 24, 2019

A student and a teacher both had great accomplishments in poetry. In July, junior Sarah Fathima Mohammed was named

Jen Psaki a question about the effects of social media on mental health. Rory also interviewed both Psaki and Ed O’Keefe, CBS senior White House correspondent, for her Nick News segment during her visit.

Continued on back

“At the National Speech & Debate Tour nament in June, Haris Hosseini ’19 and rising senior Avi Gulati took first and sec ond place, respectively, in original oratory. Also at this tournament, Alycia Cary ’19 reached the semifinals for original oratory, rising junior Andrew Sun placed 15th in congressional debate and Jason Huang ’19 was a semifinalist in congressional debate.”

– CalHiSports.com, July 23, 2019

‘First woman Bitcoin core developer’

In April, DoorDash co-founder and Hark er alumnus Andy Fang ’10 gifted $10 mil lion to The Harker School to establish The Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund. The endowment will provide need-based financial aid to qualified students and will support Harker’s ongoing commitment to diversity at the school.

‘Debaters take first and second at nationals’

During the 2021-22 school year, two Harker athletes were chosen as the Bay Area News Group’s Athlete of the Week.

– East Bay Times, July 28, 2021

‘A 32-Year-Old’s Startup, Inspired By A Health Scare, Sells For $275 Million’

‘Maverick McNealy turning pro, not looking back’

Rishab Gargeya ’17 received coverage in The Mercury News for winning a $50,000 Davidson Fellows Scholarship for his smartphone app, called “EyeLogic.” The app detects and diagnoses vision diseases using a cost-effective lens attachment, em powering users to quickly identify vision problems and seek proper medical help.

– East Bay Times, March 15, 2018

– CalHiSports.com, July 23, 2019

OofC: 8/22/22 (RM) - 3,150

– Harker News, Feb. 26, 2018

‘Saratoga teen wins $50,000 for creation of medical app’

‘A trio of Harker alumni make Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for 2018’

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“Harker boys volleyball ranked fourth in the nation in the 2018-19 school year. In July 2019, two members of the upper school boys volleyball team – Jarrett An derson ’19 and rising senior Jeffrey Kwan – helped the Mountain View Volleyball Club win the 18 Open Division national championship in Dallas.”

– Bay Area News Group, Aug. 31, 2017

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– Forbes Magazine, April 16, 2018

‘Saving water is elementary for these Harker students’

‘Boys volleyball ranked fourth in the nation’

In early 2018, Harker sixth graders Kabir Ramzan, Dustin Miao and Jordan Labio turned a group project for a robotics com petition into a proposal for water conser vation that has since been presented to companies such as Google, Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware.

– Golf Week, August 23, 2017

Sports, the first such honor for the school. Strong performances from boys volley ball, boys swimming, girls golf and girls lacrosse were factors in Harker being chosen for this recognition.

in operating rooms using an iPad. Elec trIQ Power Inc., co-founded by Chadwick Manning ’07, was recognized in the ener gy category for technology it developed to help home and business owners save elec tricity. As director of retail partnerships for tech product company b8ta, Meghana Dhar ’06 was named in the retail and e-commerce category for the 700 b8ta stores she opened by 2018.

Forbes’ 2018 “30 Under 30” lists featured three Harker alumni in three different categories. Siddarth Satish ’06’s health care technology company, Gauss Surgical, created an app that monitors blood loss

In April 2018, Surbhi Sarna ’03 was featured in Forbes after selling her startup healthcare firm, nVision Medical, for $275 million. Sarna, who experienced a health scare at the age of 13, founded nVision in 2009 to develop technology to promote the early detection of ovarian cancer. In 2014, Sarna was named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list of entrepreneurs in the science and healthcare field.

Longtime golfer and U.S. Open qualifier Maverick McNealy ’13 made the decision to turn pro in August 2017, prompting coverage from Golfweek, which examined the Stanford graduate’s college golfing ca reer and future prospects. While a student at Harker, McNealy was one of the final eight at the 2012 USGA Junior Amateur Championship, which was followed by a win at the Silver Creek Valley Junior and a quarterfinal finish at the Northern Cali fornia Golf Association’s Amateur Match Play Championship.

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Since the school’s founding in 1893, Harker students have gone on to achieve great success in their colleges and careers. They have also continued to demonstrate a commitment to making the world a better place in ways that inspire us every day.

The social and political challenges of our time have also reinforced our commitment and dedication, as a community, to stand against racism, violence, discrimination and harassment of any kind, and to foster inclusivity, equity and compassion in all that we do.

In this dynamic community, our outstanding faculty and deep academic offerings are enriched with an incomparable array of opportunities for children to immerse themselves in the arts, athletics, extracurricular activities, global education and local community service. Additionally, we empower students to launch projects, initiatives, clubs and more to help them follow their passions and make a difference.

At Harker, we define success as something more than outstanding academic achievement: We believe in providing a world-class educational experience that both inspires and empowers students to explore, learn empathy and kindness, discover their unique talents and passions, and share their gifts to make the world a better place.

Our focus on the whole student leads us to offer the type of truly wellrounded education that leads to happier, more purposeful and more fulfilling lives – K through Life.

“ Harker remains the most significant professional and personal influence on me. Harker provided me with the study skills to succeed in school, and more important, the ethics and values to succeed in life.”

John is a judge on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He is currently the youngest serving federal appellate court judge in the nation.

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For more than 125 years, our campuses and curriculum have continually evolved, incorporating the latest best practices, creating the innovative programs, and building the state-of-the-art facilities that have earned Harker its reputation for offering the most dynamic K through Life learning experience in Silicon Valley.

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Prepared for success in an ever-changing world

Renowned for instilling lifelong qualities of inquisitiveness, critical thinking and leadership, Harker has been on the leading edge of educational excellence since the day it was founded.

Since 1893, The Harker School has been on a mission to develop students uncommonly prepared for college and beyond, and enthusiastic about future possibilities.

From our innovative lower school methodologies to a university-quality upper school campus, Harker students dive deep into a rich array of academic and extracurricular programs that develop young adults uncommonly prepared for success in today’s global society.

Alina Gicqueau, parent

“ I am impressed with Harker’s individual approach to students: the teachers’ efforts to learn who the student is - how they are motivated and what their individual learning style is - and to address the needs of each student, factoring all of this into account.”

Our proven teaching techniques and comprehensive support systems ensure that high expectations are met through a nurturing balance of challenge and encouragement. It’s an approach proven successful to instill students with confidence, resilience and inspirepoise. passion

As a student’s interests and talents evolve, each is evaluated for the course placement that will best engage and inspire him or her to personal and academic excellence.

Outstanding teachers, small classes

Individualized curriculum, inspired learners

When learning is inspired, exploring becomes excelling. We search nationwide for our faculty, then select and retain those who demonstrate the ability to bring out the best in our students. Many hold advanced degrees; each is passionate about teaching and focused on individual student success.

“Harker provides the best combination of top quality academic and extracurricular programming, dedicated and caring faculty, incredible resources and facilities, and a vibrant community that anyone living in the Silicon Valley could ever hope to share with their child. ”

Bill Stevenson, parent

Our K-8 after-school program offers a myriad of learning adventures, including Mandarin, yoga, violin, cooking, storytelling, athletics, robotics, debate and Japanese anime; the middle school additionally has dozens of clubs and Theprograms.upper

school boasts an amazing array of more than 100 student clubs, enriching electives, extracurricular activities, and programs from competitive sports to powerful research projects.

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Whether it’s our earth-conscious Green Team or the forward-thinking Future Problem Solvers, Harker students are empowered to implement ideas for clubs and introduce initiatives that reflect their own interests and passions to make a real impact in the

Where opportunities become accomplishments

We help students hone talents they never knew they had – ones which they will always be grateful to have discovered. Our richly diverse offerings encourage students to pursue interests outside the classroom where extracurricular activities can become the accomplishments that inspire a lifelong joy of learning.

Outside the classroom: from STEM to strings

Gabrielle DeMers ’03

Gabrielle holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music and a Master of Music in opera performance from the University of Maryland, College Park. She currently performs with and is on the board of the Bizarre Noir Theatre Company.

“ I was able to to explore every aspect of performing in ways that I couldn’t have foreseen when I chose Harker for its academic rigor. Having the breadth of performing experience from Harker gave me tremendous confidence that paid dividends in my performing life.”

That’s why Harker students perform in 25 major events each year – from musicals to dramas to concerts. Our groups have even been invited to perform internationally, including four times at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in VisualScotland.artsstudents express themselves through a variety of mediums, including bronze casting and architecture, producing works that have been selected for national exhibitions.

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The opportunity to grow Through an array of opportunities they wouldn’t have elsewhere, and in ways they would never have otherwise imagined, Harker students discover and nurture their own talents, develop self-confidence and unleash their creative

The chance to perform and create Nurturing the creative spirit in children, and giving them lots of opportunities to share their gifts with others, plays a vital role in their development and teaches them how to be part of something greater than themselves. And knowing, for instance, that music also fosters math comprehension in early learners (just as athletics help promote strong character development) it’s easy to see that your child’s chance to participate in extracurricular activities isn’t anything other than essential.

“ I still draw inspiration from my athletic experience at Harker, and our journey to the state championships!”

Tanya is a Santa Clara University graduate and played professional volleyball in Germany and Belgium. She is pursuing a master’s degree in English and American literature at New York University.

Tanya Schmidt ’08

Each campus features extensive athletic facilities and playing fields, from a lower school swimming pool to the upper school’s state-of-the-art Singh Aquatic Center and 33,000-square-foot athletic center.

Eagle spirit: character with a competitive edge

Teamwork, sportsmanship, dedication and leadership are the cornerstones of our athletic program. From the very start, our programs focus on character development and are designed to instill positive attitudes, strong core values and the habits of healthy living.

Eagle athletic offerings include football, soccer, volleyball, swimming, softball and lacrosse, to name a few. We participate in the South Valley Athletic League, West Bay Athletic League, Bay Football League and others.

Whether student athletes pursue sports for pure enjoyment or have a desire to compete at the collegiate level, we provide the guidance, leadership and support they need to get and keep their game on. Go Eagles!

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Surbhi Sarna ’03 Surbhi earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She founded venture-backed nVision Medical in 2009 to develop technology to more quickly detect ovarian cancer. The medical device that resulted received FDA approval in 2015.

“ Harker had a lot to do with my drive to be an entrepreneur and I’m grateful for all of the teachers who inspired me while I was there. It was a fantastic journey.”

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Research programs enable upper school students to pursue the wonder of science through original, real-world research projects. The John Near and Mitra Family endowments allow students to engage in deep research in the humanities, and the annual Harker Research Symposium provides deep, college-level research opportunities.

Business and entrepreneurship

Our business & entrepreneurship program prepares students as emerging leaders in engineering, technology, finance, marketing, and hospitality and tourism. A new incubator program, BECon (Harker’s annual convention) and TEDx Harker School events offer unique opportunities to leverage the entrepreneurial engine of Silicon the world

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As students move through the divisions with growing involvement in international programs, their experiences are consistently being filtered through the goals of our global education program: awareness, collaboration and experiential learning. Our students have collaborated with schools in 25 countries through projects or visits since the program began.

Meaningful research

“ Our kids are learning a lot, and have also made great friends. It shows because they are raring to go to school in the morning!” Raghu Subramanian, parent

Upper school students form deep and lasting friendships at Harker, creating a warm, fun and supportive social life. Dozens of events like class competitions, spirit activities, events, dances and outings make for an engaging and exciting high school enjoyexperience. friends

Our students cheer each other on in athletics, applaud their friends in school performances, celebrate the activities of the student-run clubs, and just enjoy hanging out together from morning to evening.

Schoolwide traditions

Campus communities

We have some long-held social traditions – homecoming, a family and alumni picnic and our gala – that bring students, faculty, parents and alumni together just to have a great time!

Lower school students take pride in sharing fun events with family and friends at our annual Hat Parade, Grandparents’ Day and Halloween parade. Harker’s Eagle Buddies program pairs grade 3 students with an upper school buddy. Fun buddy events are planned throughout the year, which has formed warm connections between our youngest and oldest students.

Middle school students are assigned to one of four “houses” which compete in spirit events throughout the year. Cheering for friends at sporting events and attending barbecues and dances all ensure your pre-teen has plenty of opportunities to make friends, build confidence and have fun.

Kurt Leafstrand, parent

“ In addition to the academic rigor, Harker does a very good job of creating a caring and supportive community for the kids. It’s been really rewarding to see our son’s friends, who are seniors, support and encourage our daughters as freshmen. It really does feel like a family.”

Harker students receive a world-class education within an intellectually challenging and supportive community. But to truly thrive we believe students also need to be healthy, self-aware, resilient and empathetic. The curriculum for developing these traits starts the moment students begin their journeys at Harker.

Middle and upper school students are assigned to a faculty member’s advisory. They remain in that group throughout their time at that division. Advisories offer downtime to chat and play, to discuss topics of interest, give and receive guidance about wellness and social issues, and form a close-knit group of friends outside of one’s regular classes or pursuits.

Harker students encourage and support one another and celebrate each other’s efforts and successes with hugs, high-fives and applause. It’s a supportive, safe, fun and nurturing place where kids thrive.

At the upper school, the LIFE (Living with Intent, Focus and Enthusiasm) program sponsors workshops throughout the year that help our students navigate through topics including healthy relationships, performance anxiety and college readiness.

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The lower school uses a curriculum called The Toolbox Project, which is designed to empower the children with 12 specific tools that will guide them in managing their own social, emotional and academic success.

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“ Harker students are always curious to learn, enthusiastic to help and are really connected to the importance of giving back. You have a tremendous group of future leaders in your midst.”

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We teach character development skills as a part of the regular curriculum, engaging our students to develop essential character traits including kindness, respect and integrity. With hands-on learning opportunities for character development both in the classroom and out in the community, students will have many options for participating in service and helping others.

Students raise awareness and funds for both local and global issues, and they enthusiastically support each other in celebrating successes.

Immersed in an environment of integrity and respect, our students are generous, kind, considerate and thoughtful. They learn to think of others and have a desire to help those around them. No wonder college reps say, “Harker kids have soul!”

Big hearts, kind souls

“ I’m grateful for the opportunity I had at Harker to explore so many areas that helped nurture my intellectual curiosity growing up, such as exploring different disciplines like art history and economics; participating in various afterschool activities like volleyball and the school musical; and pursuing college-level advanced computer science courses that influenced my professional ambitions.”

Andy Fang ‘10, Co-founder, DoorDash Grammy nominee Taylor Eigsti has appeared four times at the Harker Concert Series.

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To be a true global citizen is to understand the impact one person can have on the world. Our students are guided to become knowledgeable, ethical and responsible contributors to society, empowered with the desire to share their gifts and make a difference.

Harker invites visionaries, innovators and artists from a kaleidoscope of disciplines to share their talents and expertise with our students and the greater Bay Area.

Being green

At Harker, being green means more than wearing our school color. From earning a commendation for our “dedication to environmental stewardship” for helping to implement San Jose’s new recycling program, to opening the first LEED Gold certified school building in Santa Clara County, our commitment to sustainability runs deep.

ABC7 News Anchor Cheryl Jennings interviews author Khaled Hosseini at a 2012 Harker Speaker Series event. Photo by Kyle Cavallaro.

Ready to change the world

’14 UC Berkeley graduate, current cloud security software engineer at Palo Alto Networks

“ It’s been an awesome 13 years at Harker! I will miss every part of Harker so dearly, but I am happy that I will always be welcome back home. I’m a ‘Lifer,’ I love Harker, and go Eagles!”

Vikas Bhetanabhotla

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Our community is vibrant, bustling and inspiring. Athetic events, musicals, parties, speaker events, workshops and more provide opportunities for faculty, parents, students, alumni and the greater community to gather, have fun and share their passions.

We are also a community of passionate learners and constantly seek ways to understand, improve and explore new ways of thinking. From student classrooms to parent education events, to reunions, there is a shared love of learning that permeates our community. Join us!

We treasure our alumni and stay closely connected through nationwide alumni events, reunions and mentoring programs. Some of our alumni have come back to teach at Harker, while others serve on boards, present to classrooms and find reasons to come back to see their teachers (and have the famous Harker lunches again).

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“ For our daughter to attend the new middle school is the sweetest homecoming I could wish for her. And to be buoyed by such a remarkable community is a blessing and an opportunity for which we are forever grateful. The new campus reflects the spirit, innovation, creativity and grace of the Harker family.”

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Our campuses are like small neighborhoods, and Harker’s lower school is a family away from home for our students. Parents, faculty, staff, students and alumni form a close-knit community through events, traditions and our common mission to inspire and educate students for success in an environment that celebrates kindness, respect and personal integrity.

MISSION STATEMENT

We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.

We believe robust programs and extracurricular activities are key ingredients of a well-rounded education. Our global education experiences, visual and performing arts programs and sports teams provide extensive opportunities for students to enrich their education beyond the classroom. We also offer comprehensive and unique academic, art and play-based afterschool activities as a part of our BEST (Bucknall Enrichment and Supervision Team) program, with offerings like maker space, orchestra and karate available until 6 p.m. every day. Our wideranging programs and extracurricular activities include opportunities for artists, musicians, athletes, science lovers, history buffs, writers and all students to discover their passions.

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We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability, and love of learning.

HARKER’S LOWER SCHOOL

Our curriculum is designed for deep learning in core academic subjects, and we offer diverse educational experiences to ensure our students develop into inquisitive adults. Beginning in first grade, students learn from subject specialists dedicated solely to teaching their areas of expertise, and all of our teachers use a variety of instructional methods to build skills and encourage critical thinking. Beyond our core academic classwork, our curriculum emphasizes organizational, study and time management skills that are building blocks of your child’s education. At Harker, your child will enjoy an inspiring learning environment, dedicated teachers, supportive staff and ample opportunities to discover unique passions and strengths.

Warm Community

Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond, and to foster kindness, respect, and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment.

Inspired Learning

Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop, and enjoy their unique talents.

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