COLLEGE COUNSELING

Algebra 1 Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Honors Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Geometry Honors Geometry Precalculus Honors Precalculus Finite Mathematics Calculus AP Calculus AB Honors Calculus C with Multivariable Calculus AP Calculus BC AP Statistics Honors Multivariate Calculus* Honors Differential Equations* Honors Linear Algebra* Honors Discrete Mathematics* Engineering* Honors Advanced Topics in Mathematics* Topics Offered: • Information Theory I and II* • Signals and Systems • Differential Equations II

MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

SPANISH Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Honors Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 3 Spanish 4: Advanced Conversation and Composition Honors Spanish 4 AP Spanish Language and Culture AP Spanish Literature and Culture Literature and Film of the Spanish-Speaking World* Contemporary Issues in the Spanish-Speaking World* The Latin American Short Story*

FRENCH French 1** French 2 French 3 Honors French 3 French 4: Advanced Conversation and Composition Honors French 4 AP French Language & Culture French Prose* French Literature & Film* Honors Advanced Topics in French: Renaissance & Classical Literature* Honors Advanced Topics in French: Romantic & Modern Literature* JAPANESE Japanese 1** Japanese 2 Japanese 3 Honors Japanese 3 Japanese 4 Honors Japanese 4 Japanese 5 Contemporary Japan AP Japanese Language and Culture

LATIN Latin 1** Latin 2 Latin 3 Honors Latin 3 Latin 4: Advanced Study of Roman Prose and Poetry AP Latin Honors Advanced Latin Literature: Epic* Honors Advanced Latin Literature: Satire* Honors Advanced Latin Literature: Prose* Honors Advanced Latin Literature: Lyric Poetry*

CHINESE Mandarin 1** Mandarin 2 Mandarin 3 Honors Mandarin 3 Mandarin 4 Honors Mandarin 4 AP Chinese Language and Culture

NONCOMPETITIVE Capoeira* Personal Fitness (P.E. and Weightlifting)* Yoga*

SCIENCE

Required Courses - Grade 9 Physics or Honors Physics Required Courses - Grade 10 Chemistry, Honors Chemistry or AP Chemistry Required Courses - Grade 11 Biology, Honors Biology or AP Biology

ELECTIVE CLASSES Honors Analytical Chemistry* AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics 2 AP Physics C Astronomy* Biotechnology* Electronics* Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors Nanoscience* Research Methods Advanced Research Methods* The Science of Food* Seminar in Modern Physics* Study of Organic Chemistry* Biomedical Ethics

SPEECH AND DEBATE

Introduction to Speech and Debate Intermediate & Competitive Speech and Debate Lincoln-Douglas Speech Public Forum Congressional

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS REQUIRED COURSES (One of the following full-year courses) Study of Dance Study of Music Study of Theater Arts Study of Visual Arts Study of Technical Theater AP Art History

ELECTIVE COURSES Advanced Acting* Scene Study*: Advanced Scene Study Shakespeare in Performance Student-Directed Showcase* Acting for the Camera* Technical Theater* 2 & 3 AP Music Theory Bel Canto Camerata Cantilena Downbeat Conducting Basics* Arranging and Composing* Basic Vocal Technique and Collaborative Piano* Harker Dance Company Kinetic Krew Dance Composition* Choreography* Lab Band Jazz Band Orchestra Performance Practice for Instrumentalists* Vocal Interpretation

VISUAL ARTS Architecture* Ceramics* Advanced Ceramics* Drawing* Advanced Drawing* Graphic Design* Advanced Graphic Design* Painting* Advanced Painting* Photography* Advanced Photography*

ACADEMIC COURSES IN P.E. Kinesiology and Sports Medicine 1 Kinesiology and Sports Medicine 2

Sculpture* Advanced Sculpture* Printmaking Filmmaking Glass AP Studio Art (Drawing, 2-D & 3-D) Honors Art: Directed Portfolio*

CONSERVATORY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Students especially interested in the performing arts may apply for participation in the Harker Conservatory Certificate program in one of the following areas: dance, instrumental music, vocal music, acting, musical theater or technical theater. To receive the certificate, students engage in a rigorous four-year program; they are guided through a comprehensive course of study in all of the performing arts, with special emphasis in the discipline of the student’s choice. Program requirements include courses and workshops in disciplines other than the student’s emphasis, involvement in productions/ensembles/festivals, sophomore juries and through live performance critiques in a variety of genres, including dramas, musicals and concerts. The program culminates in the senior year with a final presentation to the faculty advisory panel and a formal performance of pieces from the student’s portfolio, accompanied by the presentation of the Certificate. Most Conservatory requirements do not appear on the transcript.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT™ COURSES

AP English Literature & Composition AP U.S. History AP U.S. Government & Politics AP European History AP World History AP Psychology AP Economics - Macro AP Economics - Micro AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics AP Spanish Language & Culture AP Spanish Literature AP French Language & Culture AP Japanese Language & Culture AP Chinese Language & Culture AP Latin AP Chemistry* AP Biology* AP Physics 2 AP Physics C

Mechanics

Electricity & Magnetism AP Environmental Science AP Computer Science AP Art History AP Music Theory AP Studio Art 2-D Design 3-D Design

Drawing

* Students who enroll directly into AP Chemistry or AP Biology without previous study of that subject in high school are required to complete a summer course.

These courses require completion of an AP Course as a prerequisite. Advanced Topics in Computer Science:

Honors Data Structures

Computer Architecture

Compilers and Interpreters

Expert Systems

Robot Kinematics Software

Programming Languages

Numerical Methods

Neural Networks Honors Multivariable Calculus Honors Linear Algebra Honors Differential Equations Honors Discrete Math Honors Advanced Topics in Mathematics: Signal & Systems Differential Equations II Information Systems I & II Honors Advanced Topics in French: Renaissance & Classical Literature Romantic & Modern Literature Honors Advanced Latin Literature: Epic Satire Lyric Poetry Prose

The curriculum at The Harker School is composed of a core of required courses which forms the basis of a strong liberal arts education. A broad array of elective offerings, particularly in the senior year, helps to meet the individual needs and interests of students. As a college preparatory school, Harker provides each student with a personal course of study which is challenging but which also offers extensive extracurricular opportunities. Our extensive offering of clubs, activities, sports and performance opportunities beyond the classroom are critical pieces of the Harker educational experience.

Developing a Curriculum Plan

Students are asked in the freshman year to develop, with the guidance of the academic dean/pre-college counselor, a four-year plan that satisfies the graduation requirements as well as their personal education goals. The purpose of this plan is to ensure that students will think through all elective choices carefully. This use of elective courses will help students explore areas of interest and possibly develop depth in those areas of study which most appeal to them. Careful planning helps students avoid being unable to take desired subjects because they have run out of time in their schedules. Advance planning also allows students to make sure they will be prepared for important college admissions exams. Students will make revisions to their plans in subsequent years, but it is important always to have a realistic plan that extends to graduation.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from The Harker School students must: • complete at least 22 academic credits which must include all required courses and credit totals within each department; • complete at least two credits (four semesters or seasons) of physical education credit; • complete the 30-hour community service requirement described in the student/parent handbook; and • abide by the behavior expectations described in the Honor Code and the Code of Conduct in the student/parent handbook.

Academic credit is only given for courses taken at Harker.

The following chart will be used when the students meet with the academic dean/pre-college counselor to create the four-year plan. It graphically shows the requirements as well as the slots available for the required (shaded) and elective (not shaded) courses. Students must take a minimum of five academic classes (always including English) for each of their eight semesters and a maximum of six academic classes. The Extra Period Option courses are not included in this five/six class requirement, but students do earn a grade and one half credit for the year in most (but not all) of these courses. See the upper school course of study in the upper school academic section of our website, including credit information, on the Extra Period Options which include music (Bel Canto, Downbeat, Cantilena, Camerata, Orchestra and Jazz Band), Dance (Harker Dance Company and Kinetic Krew), Journalism (Newspaper and Yearbook), Speech and Debate (Introductory and Competitive), and Business and Entrepreneurship (Principles and Business Leadership). There is no grade for P.E., but students may take a P.E. class during the school day in this Extra Period Option course slot.

Up to Six Academic Classes

Non-Academic Classes or Free Period English

Math 9th 10th 11th 12th Graduation Requirements

English 1: The Study of Literary Genres English 2: British Lit

English 3: American Lit

English 4: 2 semester courses or AP English Lit 4 years

3 years 4 recommended

Science Physics Chemistry Biology

History World 1 World 2, AP World, or AP European United States

Language

Arts / Computer Science

Study of Visual Arts, Technical Theater, Music, Dance or Theater Arts Arts – 1 year Comp Sci – 1 sem

3 years

3 years

Complete Level 3

Extra Period Option

Total Credits (min)

Your choice

6 5–6 5–6 5–6 22 credits minimum

English – 4 years/8 semesters

The first three years have a set curriculum. The senior year students take AP English Literature or choose two semesterlong courses from a list with many options.

Mathematics – 3 years/6 semesters

Students must complete a minimum of three years of mathematics in the upper school and have completed the following courses: Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry. We strongly recommend that students take four years of mathematics.

The three years have a set curriculum and order – Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

History – 3 years/6 semesters

The first and third years are set with, respectively, World History 1 and U.S. History. The second year students choose between World History 2, Honors World History 2, AP World History or AP European History.

Foreign Language – completion of level 3

Students must pass a level 3 or higher course and take at least 1 year at the upper school to satisfy this requirement. This does not necessarily require three years of study in the upper school. While we encourage students to continue beyond level 3, and many do, it is not required.

Study of the Arts – 1 year

Students must take a yearlong course in the arts, generally in the freshman year. Students choose between Study of Visual Arts, Study of Theater Arts, Study of Music, Study of Technical Theater and Study of Dance. Students may instead take AP Art History in grades 10-12 if they qualify and are approved; most upperclassmen who enjoy this challenging course take it as an elective in addition to the Study of the Arts course as a freshman.

Computer Science – 1 semester

Students must complete one semester of computer science in a course that emphasizes algorithmic thinking. Most satisfy this requirement with Digital World, Programming or Advanced Programming, but students with significant prior inclass course work may test directly into AP Computer Science or APCS with Data Structures (both yearlong courses).

Electives – as necessary

Students choose electives as desired to ensure a minimum of five and a maximum of six academic courses at all times and a total of 22 credits by graduation.

Physical Education – 4 semesters (or sports seasons)

Though ungraded, students must complete four semester-long P.E. courses or participate in competitive after-school sports for four seasons. Students can take a P.E. class during the day (instead of having a free period), or students can sign up for an after-school P.E. class. At a minimum, one P.E. class or sports season should be completed each year.

Harker’s college counseling office helps students and families navigate the college search and admission process. We strive to alleviate some of the stress often associated with college admission and to ensure that each student has options for where to attend. College counseling is available to students all four years. For example, the academic dean meets with freshmen and their families to learn about their interests and craft a four-year academic plan.

PARENT COLLEGE NIGHTS

Several College Nights educate parents of all grade levels about the current college admission scene and keep them informed of the progress of their students.

INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS

Beginning in the second semester of the junior year, college counselors meet individually with students and parents. During the family meetings, the student’s academic record, interests and goals are discussed. During the individual appointments with students, college counselors seek to learn about the student’s personal and academic interests, explore possible college choices, and discuss expectations for the college search and college admission process. Meetings with students and parents continue in the senior year, so we can provide guidance and feedback on applications and help students with their final college decisions.

WEEKLY COLLEGE COUNSELING CLASSES

During the second semester of the junior year and the first semester of the senior year, students meet weekly for College Counseling Class, which introduces all of the important college admissions topics. These include: evaluating colleges; staying calm and organized; early action and early decision; the University of California; writing college essays; and having productive college visits and interviews.

COLLEGE VISITS TO HARKER

The college counseling office welcomes about 100 college admission representatives to the school each year. Seniors are encouraged to attend these presentations to learn more about the colleges and ask general questions of their representatives.

by the numbers

Football Girls Volleyball Girls Tennis Boys Water Polo Girls Water Polo Girls Golf Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Cheerleading

Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Cheerleading

Boys Track & Field Girls Track & Field Boys Volleyball Baseball Boys Golf Girls Lacrosse Softball Boys Swimming Girls Swimming Boys Tennis

West Bay Athletic League Santa Clara Valley Athletic League Peninsula Athletic League

Teams Fielded

Sports Offered

Participation

Eagle Pride

At Harker, we believe sports offer students formative and lifelong lessons, helping them succeed in the classroom, at college and in their future careers. Student athletes have the opportunity to develop their skills in our off-season strength and conditioning programs. Our athletic coaches, program directors, counselors and teachers support our student athletes, ensuring they are effectively balancing their academic and extracurricular commitments.

Harker’s coaches do more than just coach their sports. They serve as role models and mentors, helping our student athletes develop into well-rounded individuals who are ready to lead teams, compete and succeed in the world. With experience in collegiate, professional and international sports teams, all of our coaches are qualified to offer your teen an excellent athletic experience. They are also supported with professional development opportunities to continue their growth in coaching our student athletes.

They hold NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) coaching certifications, comprising extensive training in areas including: • coaching fundamentals • first aid and CPR • concussion awareness.

Our athletics staff includes a strength and conditioning coordinator, and two full-time athletic trainers, to support the health and wellness of Harker’s athletes.

Upper School Athletic Director Dan Molin has over 30 years of experience in coaching and athletic administration. He is a certified athletic administrator and a lifetime member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. He is the West Bay Athletic League’s commissioner, and is a member of the Central Coast Section’s Board of Managers and Athletic Directors’ Association. He also serves on the Northern California Boys Volleyball Tournament Advisory Committee.

dan.molin@harker.org 408.345.9627 (office)

Mark Hu ‘22 Caltech

Austin Wang ‘22 Bobby Wang ‘22 Levi Sutton ‘21

Kevin Cali ‘13

Greg Cox ‘11

Caltech

Caltech

Olivet Nazarene

West Valley College/ Culver-Stockton

Swarthmore College

Maria Vazhaeparambil ‘21 Caltech Richard Wang ‘19 Caltech Eric Holt ‘15 Oberlin College Nikhil Panu ‘13 Johns Hopkins University Daniza Rodriguez ‘13 Whittier College

Olivia Long ‘18 UC Santa Barbara

Daniela Lee ‘15

Yale University Erika Olsen ‘15 Southern Methodist University Sammi Werthen ‘10 Colgate University Amanda King ‘11 Willamette University

Ritika Rajamani ‘22 Swarthmore College Anna Weirich ‘21 UCLA

Marcus Anderson ‘21 Cal Lutheran

Shomrik Mondal ‘20 Macalaster College Anthony Meissner ‘19 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Jadan McDermott ‘18 Tufts University Johnathon Keller ‘16 Tulane University Trenton Thomas ‘16 Redlands University Sid Krishnamurthi ‘15 Stanford University Robert Deng ‘13 Carleton College Neel Salukhe ‘12 University of Washington Gautam Krishnamurthi ‘11 Stanford University

Sophie Zhang-Murphy ‘22 Princeton Natalie Vo ‘21 University of Colorado-Boulder Katelyn Vo ‘20 Pomona College Josh Broweleit ‘19 Carleton College Scout McNealy ‘19 Baylor University Jin Kim ‘18 Claremont-McKenna

Katherine Zhu ‘18 UC Berkeley Daulet Tuleubayev ‘18 Stanford University Ryan Vaughan ‘17 UC San Diego Dakota McNealy ‘16 Stanford University Shrish Dwivedi ‘15 Duke University Maverick McNealy ‘13 Stanford University Patricia Huang ‘13 Amherst College

Elise Mayer ‘19

Chapman University

Ishaan Mantripragada ‘22 Caltech Megha Salvi ‘22 Johns Hopkins University Sarah Baicher ‘21 Cal Lutheran

Rohit Shah ‘18 Macalaster College Joelle Anderson ‘17 Pepperdine University Kailee Gifford ‘17 UC Berkeley Jeremiah Anderson ‘15 Westmont College Michael Amick ‘13 UCLA

Siobhan Cox ‘13

Andy Perez ‘13

Stanford University UC Santa Barbara

Cameron Zell ‘19 University of Puget Sound Anika Rajamani ‘19 Swarthmore College Kristin LeBlanc ‘18 Occidental College Marti Sutton ‘17 Dordt College Ashley Del Alto ‘13 Briar Cliff University

Jason Kwok ‘21 Carnegie Mellon University Rhys Edwards ‘21 Bowdoin Matthew Chung ‘21 Harvard Ethan Hu ‘20 Stanford

Yannick Bohbot-Dridi ‘18 American University Vivian Wang ‘18 Princeton University Aadyot Bhatnagar ‘15 Caltech Aaron Huang ‘15 MIT Craig Neubieser ‘15 Tufts University Manon Audebert ‘14 Pomona College Kevin Khojasteh ‘12 USC Daryl Neubeiser ‘12 MIT Katie Seigel ‘12 MIT Jessica Khojasteh ‘11 UCLA

Kelly Chen ‘10 Claremont McKenna College Arthi Padmanabhan ‘10 Pomona College

Alexa Lowe ‘22 Carnegie Mellon University Isabelle Connell ‘13 Pepperdine University

Tara Ozdemir ‘22 Stetson University (Beach VB) Billy Fan ‘21 Vassar

Emma Dionne ‘21 Johns Hopkins University Michelle Ning ‘21 New York University Emily Cheng ‘20 MIT Jeffrey Kwan ‘20 Harvard Ashley Jazbec ‘20 Bowdoin Carolyn Lu ‘20 Cal Tech Jarrett Anderson ‘19 Springfield College Tiffany Shou ‘18 Wellesley College Rachel Cheng ‘17 Washington University-St. Louis

Shreya Dixit ‘15 Andrew Zhu ‘14

Yale University New York University

Arushi Madan ‘20 University of Toronto Cassandra Ruedy ‘20 Harvey Mudd Abigail Wisdom ‘19 Chapman University Alex Wang ‘18 Caltech Billy Bloomquist ‘15 Caltech Keri Clifford ‘13 Santa Clara University Karan Das-Grande ‘13 Connecticut College

Visit our website for a complete list of collegiate athletes and more information https://www.harker.org/upper-school/ programs-extracurriculars/athletics

ATHLETIC CENTER 33,000-square-foot facility; HydroWorx 300 therapy machine and underwater treadmill with hot and cold Grimm Scientific Cryotherm pool; 12,000-square-foot gym; drop-down divider net for simultaneous play; team and visitor locker and meeting rooms; training room for full-time athletic trainer

DAVIS FIELD visitor and home bleachers; monofilament fiber turf; field lights consume half as much energy as traditional lights

with 10 race blocks; electronically interlinked sensors tied to an Omega timing system; solar heating system; gutterless design for minimal turbulence; room for multiple water polo team practices along with main game course; lighted pool and deck for evening competitions

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

Amherst College Babson College Barnard College Bellevue College Boston College 3 4 1 1 2

Boston University Bowdoin College Brandeis University

8 2 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 Northeastern University Northwestern University

2 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 Swarthmore College 1 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 Los Angeles Merced 8 18 1

San Diego Santa Barbara 9 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 University of Maryland University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Charlotte 6 1 17 1

3

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

– Nick News, May 25, 2022 Seventh grader Rory Hu appeared on Nickelodeon’s Nick News and had the opportunity to ask former press secretary 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.

– San Jose Mercury News, Dec. 17, 2021 and April 8, 2022 During the 2021-22 school year, two Harker athletes were chosen as the Bay Area News Group’s Athlete of the Week. 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 – East Bay Times, July 28, 2021 A student and a teacher both had great accomplishments in poetry. In July, junior Sarah Fathima Mohammed was named one of five poets in the 2021 National Student 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.

– Harker News, April 7, 2021 In April, DoorDash co-founder and Harker alumnus Andy Fang ’10 gifted $10 million 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. ‘First woman Bitcoin core developer’

– Forbes.com, July 15, 2020 In July, Forbes recognized Amiti Uttarwar ‘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 cryptocurrency in 2018 and has since become an important figure in the Bitcoin sphere, with her presentations and talks being widely circulated.

‘Debaters take first and second at nationals’

– Harker News, June 24, 2019 “At the National Speech & Debate Tournament in June, Haris Hosseini ’19 and rising senior Avi Gulati took first and second 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 In July, Harker was named a State School of the Year in Division IV by Cal-Hi

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

– CalHiSports.com, July 23, 2019 “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 Anderson ’19 and rising senior Jeffrey Kwan – helped the Mountain View Volleyball Club win the 18 Open Division national championship in Dallas.”

– Harker News, Feb. 26, 2018 Forbes’ 2018 “30 Under 30” lists featured three Harker alumni in three different categories. Siddarth Satish ’06’s healthcare technology company, Gauss Surgical, created an app that monitors blood loss in operating rooms using an iPad. ElectrIQ Power Inc., co-founded by Chadwick Manning ’07, was recognized in the energy category for technology it developed to help home and business owners save electricity. 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 Magazine, April 16, 2018 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.

– East Bay Times, March 15, 2018 In early 2018, Harker sixth graders Kabir Ramzan, Dustin Miao and Jordan Labio turned a group project for a robotics competition into a proposal for water conservation that has since been presented to companies such as Google, Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware. ‘Maverick McNealy turning pro, not looking back’

– Golf Week, August 23, 2017 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 career 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 California Golf Association’s Amateur Match Play Championship.

– Bay Area News Group, Aug. 31, 2017 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, empowering users to quickly identify vision problems and seek proper medical help.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. We invite you to come experience the uniqueness of a Harker education for yourself!

John Owens ’85 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Outstanding teachers, small classes 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.

Individualized curriculum, inspired learners 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.

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 poise.

Bill Stevenson, parent

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 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 programs.

The 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.

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 world.

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.

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.

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 Scotland.

Visual arts students express themselves through a variety of mediums, including bronze casting and architecture, producing works that have been selected for national exhibitions.

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 potential.

Tanya Schmidt ’08 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.

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.

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 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!

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.

Worldly classrooms 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 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 Valley.

Raghu Subramanian, parent

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 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!

Campus communities 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.

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 experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Big hearts, kind souls 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!”

Andy Fang ‘10, Co-founder, DoorDash

Harker Concert & Speaker Series 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.

Ready to change the world 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.

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

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 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).

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 invite you to become a part of the Harker community. Whether it’s to attend Harker, participate in an event or become a mentor, we welcome you to join our commitment to excellence in education.

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The Harker School | K-12 College Prep | Summer

Upper School 500 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129 Middle School 4525 Union Avenue., San Jose, CA 95124 Lower School 4300 Bucknall Road, San Jose, CA 95130

San Jose, CAPreschool I Summer Programs

Our extraordinary teachers, coaches and program directors have deep knowledge in and excitement for their subject areas and create a learning environment that is encouraging, stimulating and close-knit. Your academic course selection is tailored to meet your individual needs and personal interests and, partnered with our vast extracurricular opportunities, creates a Harker journey unique to you.

We encourage students to explore, discover and dive deep into a rich array of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Our 200+ electives, 70+ clubs, performing arts conservatory and 14 sports provide many avenues to explore your interests, and we are constantly adding new programs. Our top-notch facilities inspire student pursuits whether it be a startup incubator class, water polo, sculpture or yearbook. At Harker you aren’t just a performer, an athlete, a writer or a researcher. You are uniquely you and we make space for you to be your best self.

Kindness is one of our four key values – along with integrity, personal accountability and respect – and that, combined with our students’ natural curiosity, extends to genuine interest in and welcoming of students new to Harker. Teachers, counselors and advisors are there for you every step of the way. Our students’ emotional, physical and social health and well-being are a top priority, and it is our privilege to witness a student grow and blossom into a young adult ready to take on any challenge.

We invite you to join us on this wonderful journey!

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. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability, and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop, and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.

by the numbers

Teachers with Advanced Degrees

Student-Teacher Ratio

Student Clubs

Participate in Performing Arts

Students Recognized by the College Board in National Merit Program

Participate in athletics Students who Love Harker Lunches

AP® and Post-AP® Courses offered

CCS Championships Since 2019

Courses Offered

Computer Science Courses Offered

Number of LEED-Certified Buildings

The spirit of all Harker programs – not just school spirit, but the spirit of performing arts, of DECA, of language department trips to different countries, or the orchestra tour, robotics or speech and debate competitions – all are bonding and community building activities, and allow you to connect with your peers and build character.

–Spencer Cha, grade 12