The Harker School Middle School
Tel:
(408)248-2510
- The Harker School believes it is responsible for fostering academic excellence, self-discovery and personal integrity.
- Our student body reflects the diverse Bay Area population, where each individual benefits from the intellectual, ethical and cultural strengths of the community.
- Clear expectations, and rules and consequences create a learning environment that promotes self-discipline and responsibility.
- Outstanding faculty and small class sizes are essential components of The Harker School.
- Academic specialists make the most effective teachers and beginning with the primary level, these trained specialists teach all subjects including science, foreign language, music, drama, dance, technology, physical education, library skills and art.
- State of the art facilities and the best resources are an integral part of the stimulating, inspirational and safe learning environment.
- Our curriculum is challenging, and constantly evolving to meet the needs of students.
- Through comprehensive teaching techniques and support systems we address individual student needs.
- We empower students to discover and develop their personal academic and extra curricular strengths; leadership, service, ethics and physical health are important elements of our curricular design.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 527 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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The Harker School Middle School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Year Founded | 1893 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 527 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Admissions Director | Danielle Holquin |
| Admissions Associate | Diann Chung, K-Gr. 5 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling, |
School Notes
- The Harker School believes it is responsible for fostering academic excellence, self-discovery and personal integrity.
- Our student body reflects the diverse Bay Area population, where each individual benefits from the intellectual, ethical and cultural strengths of the community.
- Clear expectations, and rules and consequences create a learning environment that promotes self-discipline and responsibility
- Outstanding faculty and small class sizes are essential components of The Harker School.Academic specialists make the most effective teachers and beginning with the primary level, these trained specialists teach all subjects including science, foreign language, music, drama, dance, technology, physical education, library skills and art.
- State of the art facilities and the best resources are an integral part of the stimulating, inspirational and safe learning environment.
- Our curriculum is challenging, and constantly evolving to meet the needs of students.
- Through comprehensive teaching techniques and support systems we address individual student needs.
- We empower students to discover and develop their personal academic and extra curricular strengths; leadership, service, ethics and physical health are important elements of our curricular design.
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