Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan

After years of collaboration with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and school administration, a refreshed mission statement was created and six Core Values were established for Harbor Day School. The planning process took time and involved substantial input from parent, student, and alumni surveys. The school continues to implement these core values and strives to live out its mission statement daily.

Mission Statement

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

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.