(There will not be a session on November 24, December 22 or December 29)
If you are unable to attend these scheduled events,
please contact cmcmbrien@hcdsny.org to schedule a
private session or in-person tour!
Dear Prospective Family,
Thank you for visiting Harbor Country Day School's Admission web page. This past school year was a challenging one as a result of COVID-19, however, Harbor remained open for in-person learning five days per week (with a remote option for those who preferred learning from home due to the pandemic) and our students have thrived. To help keep our community safe, in-person after school and over the weekends in addition to the virtual Open House Info Sessions which were hosted each Wednesday throughout the school year. This summer, we will continue to host Open House Info Sessions and tours in a similar fashion should you be interested.
At Harbor, we believe that the right school environment, from preschool through 8th grade, has an important impact on a child's academic, social and emotional development. Our broad academic program, combined with our efforts to inspire students to ask deep questions and to feel inspired about learning, draws out student strengths and confidence that helps them in life-long ways. Our Harbor alums echo this sentiment well after their time at Harbor ends. They speak of the warm feeling of community, the feeling of trust among their peers, and the sense of being known by faculty and staff. As 8th graders, our students gain valuable leadership and educational experiences that prepare them for high school challenges and academic rigor. Our alums echo that sentiment too, often telling us that they felt prepared as writers, as public speakers, as mathematicians, and when navigating complex decisions and social issues. Harbor builds confidence that helps students find undiscovered talents and develop interests all their own. Harbor graduates are well-rounded individuals who go on to top high schools, colleges, and universities.
As you search for the right learning setting for your child, we hope that our mission, "Harbor cherishes childhood, cultivates wonder, and inspires confident learners and leaders" comes through in the snapshots, videos, and information on our website. We also invite you to visit us to see for yourself the warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment that awaits your child, year after year, here at Harbor Country Day School.
Sincerely,
Christine McBrien
I just want to tell you how much my wife and I appreciate all that Harbor has done this school year. You all made coming to school feel safe and made it as normal as possible (despite COVID-19). Our daughter is thriving this year and I’m sure it has been a tough year for teaching. - A Kindergarten Parent
At Harbor, my children learned to self-advocate. They learned to love learning. They learned to ask questions about things they didn’t know about/things they got wrong on a test... Harbor taught my girls to ask questions and be engaged in their learning in a way that makes them confident to talk to their high school teachers. They understand that when you express yourself, it shows that you care.” - An Alumni Parent
(There will not be a session on November 24, December 22 or December 29)
If you are unable to attend these scheduled events, please contact cmcmbrien@hcdsny.org to schedule a private session or in-person tour!
