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The Harbor Day School Mission
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 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.
Core Values
![teacher teaching art to students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718420194/harbordayorg/pwceqfynzhh8rsephvnh/HD-3-24-Spring_001_058.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718420194/harbordayorg/pwceqfynzhh8rsephvnh/HD-3-24-Spring_001_058.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718420194/harbordayorg/pwceqfynzhh8rsephvnh/HD-3-24-Spring_001_058.jpg","width":600}])
![Teacher and student smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713520536/harbordayorg/ryyzsjyhjgtwdx4ifhxc/Image_4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713520536/harbordayorg/ryyzsjyhjgtwdx4ifhxc/Image_4.png","width":368}])
![Students stand on social stairs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713520498/harbordayorg/krooe8wuwtdp7oy8k8kc/Image_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713520498/harbordayorg/krooe8wuwtdp7oy8k8kc/Image_3.png","width":367}])
![Student smiling on the playground]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713520457/harbordayorg/ecvnxsvxnurfeznkrzbh/Image_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713520457/harbordayorg/ecvnxsvxnurfeznkrzbh/Image_2.png","width":367}])
![students learning about Native Americans.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713520425/harbordayorg/qbued08ewxbkhbovr1rx/Image_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713520425/harbordayorg/qbued08ewxbkhbovr1rx/Image_1.png","width":368}])
![A teacher teaching math on a smartboard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713520324/harbordayorg/gb9kzs6lkgparwgj971v/Image.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713520324/harbordayorg/gb9kzs6lkgparwgj971v/Image.png","width":367}])
Harbor Day School
At a Glance
416
Students, Grades K-8
56
Faculty
2,308
Alumni
72
Years of Excellence in Education
61%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
6
Acre Campus in Corona del Mar, CA
The Spotlight
Harbor Day News
![boy kicking ball]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731452032/harbordayorg/dmcrsnenzszuwqz0ukqh/DSC_1040.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731452032/harbordayorg/dmcrsnenzszuwqz0ukqh/DSC_1040.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731452032/harbordayorg/dmcrsnenzszuwqz0ukqh/DSC_1040.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731452032/harbordayorg/dmcrsnenzszuwqz0ukqh/DSC_1040.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731452032/harbordayorg/dmcrsnenzszuwqz0ukqh/DSC_1040.jpg","width":1280}])
As Thanksgiving approaches, the excitement in middle school builds up for the annual Turkey Bowl!
![Student Ambassador Group Photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730077668/harbordayorg/eb7sm8dvrrdktlbgoxnw/DSC_8565.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730077668/harbordayorg/eb7sm8dvrrdktlbgoxnw/DSC_8565.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730077668/harbordayorg/eb7sm8dvrrdktlbgoxnw/DSC_8565.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730077668/harbordayorg/eb7sm8dvrrdktlbgoxnw/DSC_8565.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730077668/harbordayorg/eb7sm8dvrrdktlbgoxnw/DSC_8565.jpg","width":1280}])
Building relationships with prospective families and our school community is important. One way to achieve this is through a Student Ambassador Program
![students in Spanish Class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730311196/harbordayorg/uyq5fx6egfazakymffgo/IMG_1712.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730311196/harbordayorg/uyq5fx6egfazakymffgo/IMG_1712.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730311196/harbordayorg/uyq5fx6egfazakymffgo/IMG_1712.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730311196/harbordayorg/uyq5fx6egfazakymffgo/IMG_1712.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730311196/harbordayorg/uyq5fx6egfazakymffgo/IMG_1712.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1730311196/harbordayorg/uyq5fx6egfazakymffgo/IMG_1712.jpg","width":2200}])
We support our students’ acquisition of a second language by creating and implementing fun and compelling lessons that students can comprehend and stretch their abilities in a supportive environment.
![Student posing as the i in Kind]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729887945/harbordayorg/cfx3e76aavgy3xrymita/HarborDay__351.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729887945/harbordayorg/cfx3e76aavgy3xrymita/HarborDay__351.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729887945/harbordayorg/cfx3e76aavgy3xrymita/HarborDay__351.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729887945/harbordayorg/cfx3e76aavgy3xrymita/HarborDay__351.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729887945/harbordayorg/cfx3e76aavgy3xrymita/HarborDay__351.jpg","width":1280}])
In the middle school, we teach our students that acts of kindness matter.
![Student drawing in notebook]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725897572/harbordayorg/n4lh2cwu5dgqyjqzobdk/IMG_403422.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725897572/harbordayorg/n4lh2cwu5dgqyjqzobdk/IMG_403422.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725897572/harbordayorg/n4lh2cwu5dgqyjqzobdk/IMG_403422.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725897572/harbordayorg/n4lh2cwu5dgqyjqzobdk/IMG_403422.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725897572/harbordayorg/n4lh2cwu5dgqyjqzobdk/IMG_403422.jpg","width":1280}])
One of the biggest adjustments students make at Harbor Day is transitioning from Lower School to Middle School.