Strategic Plan 2021

Harbor Day School’s Strategic Plan represents the culmination of more than five years of collaboration between the Board of Trustees and the HDS Administration, and includes a refreshed Mission Statement, the school motto (Gradatim ad Summum), and the establishment of six Core Values. It is meant to guide everything that we do at Harbor Day, both in preserving the elements of the school that we all hold so dear and in driving continued innovation and improvement.

Steering Committee

Angi Evans'75 , Head of School Whitney Gomez, President of the Board of Trustees Gene Tsai, Board of Trustees/Committee Chair

Aaron Bartz, Board of Trustees Noelle Becker, Director of Communications Nithin Jilla, Board of Trustees Susan Johnson'88 , Director of Upper School Melissa Mullane, Director of Lower School Brian Niccol, Board of Trustees Brian Stern, Board of Trustees Rick Taketa'86 , Board of Trustees Laura Vanderhook, Board of Trustees

CREST In January 2022, Harbor Day plans to move into its new campus building. The created plan is intended to ensure that the Harbor Day education, co-curricular offerings, high standards, and warm culture fully carry over to this new home while at the same time moving forward with program additions and expansions that ensure the best possible education and opportunities for Harbor Day students.

CREST - REVERSED

Gradatim ad Summum

The motto of Harbor Day School, meaning “Step by Step to the Top,” reflects the importance of a strong primary school education.

MISSION STATEMENT 2021

HARBOR DAY SCHOOL PROVIDES AN ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING, WELL-BALANCED EDUCATION IN A NURTURING AND INCLUSIVE FAMILY-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT. OUR FACULTY INSPIRES CURIOSITY AND A DESIRE TO LEARN, AND CULTIVATES IN STUDENTS CENTER ALIGN LOGO PRIMARY LOGO - REVERSED THE CONFIDENCE, STRONG MORAL CHARACTER, AND PERSEVERANCE TO THRIVE. WE CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND TRADITIONS, VALUE COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION, AND CHERISH OUR COMMUNITY AND THE LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS DEVELOPED.

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CORE VALUES

CHALLENGING CURRICULUM

We value academic excellence and provide a challenging, well-balanced curriculum that prepares students for a rapidly evolving world.

EXCELLENT TEACHERS

Excellent teachers form the foundation of Harbor Day School. We will continue to attract and retain an outstanding and diverse faculty.

INTEGRITY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Harbor Day School develops self-reliance, strong moral character, and social-emotional intelligence in our students.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Harbor Day School fosters socially responsible and empathetic students who recognize and embrace differences among the members of our society.

NURTURING AND INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT

We provide a warm, innovative, and secure learning environment that inspires students and teachers to think creatively and work collaboratively.

VIBRANT COMMUNITY

Harbor Day is an active and engaged school community characterized by supportive relationships, shared values, wellness, and social responsibility.

TOGETHER, WE ENSURE THAT A HARBOR DAY EDUCATION AND ITS TRADITIONS CAN BE ENJOYED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.