Statement of Inclusivity
Harding Academy believes that children learn from one another and that such learning is enhanced when it includes peers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our school community is committed to cultivating a culture that helps us attract and sustain diversity within our student body and faculty. By encouraging children to appreciate each other’s differences (in race, culture, religion, gender, family structure, and socio-economic levels), the Harding Academy faculty, staff, and leadership team prepare them to become citizens of the global community and the complex, multicultural world in which they live.
PreK–8 are the most formative years, providing your child’s academic and moral foundation. Harding Academy’s model provides crucial stability with a keen focus on the academic, social, and developmental needs of students ages four to fourteen.
Welcome to Harding Academy! We are so excited and honored that you are considering Harding for your child’s educational journey.
We firmly believe that high academic standards and deep personal support go hand in hand. A nurturing, encouraging environment is the very mechanism that allows rigorous academics to thrive. When children feel safe, supported, and truly valued, they are empowered to take intellectual risks, embrace challenges, and achieve exceptional academic outcomes. Our caring faculty foster this culture every day, cultivating a lifelong love of learning and nurturing the curiosity and wonder that will serve your child well into adulthood.
At Harding Academy, academic excellence and character development walk side-by-side. Our goal is for every student to grow up knowing who they are, what they value, and how to contribute meaningfully to the world around them.
We warmly invite you to visit our campus to see teaching and learning in action. Our admissions process is intentionally personal – we want to get to know each child and family far beyond what can be captured on paper. We are deeply committed to partnering with you so you can truly experience the spirit and warmth of our community.
Thank you for exploring Harding Academy as a potential home for your family. We are truly thrilled to meet you and get to know your child!
Go Hawks,
Julie Fortune
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
Inspiring The Mind • Nurturing The Spirit