Mission

The Harford Day Mission

Children are capable of achieving their highest potential through inspired instruction. Harford Day School strives to develop confidence through acceptance, success through labor, and independent thinking through a rich, extensive, and challenging curriculum. The school also fosters the development of honor, integrity, and responsibility. A strong parent-school partnership creates an environment of trust, openness, and support. Harford Day School graduates thoughtful, resilient, young adults who possess a lifelong love of learning and who are prepared for an ever-changing world.

Diversity Statement

Harford Day School strives to provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes understanding and appreciation of differing points of view and affirms human diversity as an indispensable component of academic excellence. We work to promote mutual respect among all members of the Harford Day School community, and we appreciate each person's value without regard to age, race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, culture, religion, family structure, sexual orientation, financial resources, or disability. Harford Day School seeks and welcomes a diverse population of students, families, faculty, staff, and trustees who are dedicated to fairness, respect, and compassion in a challenging and changing world.

School Philosophy

Students are expected to take an active role in their learning in order to achieve the hallmark of a Harford Day education, the mastery of fundamental skills and acquisition of core knowledge. By taking their academic responsibilities seriously, students of average to gifted ability can meet with success. Grouped in a variety of ways, and in various class sizes, students are encouraged to be independent thinkers, to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, and to work at the edge of their comfort level in a supportive environment. Students learn independently, collaboratively, and experientially, both on campus and on field trips. Developing healthy minds and healthy bodies is an important aspect of our program. Every effort is made to ensure each student's participation in extra-curricular activities (sports teams, drama, chorus, etc.). Additionally, students are expected to make contributions to and be good citizens of both the school and the larger community.