The program gives all children, regardless of grade or age, opportunities to work toward independence, to develop a sense of self, to make choices and to act on those choices, and to be kind and helpful to others. There is opportunity to participate in activities that require self-control and the ability to carry through each task to completion. The broad aim of education at Harbor is to encourage children to reach their potential. The Harbor School has high standards for choosing materials that are appropriate for the many development steps our children grow through in the preschool and early elementary years. Curriculum at The Harbor School is the best of early childhood and elementary practices.
Children are always at the center of our practice.
The environment is both structured, to set appropriate limits for young people, but at the same time, a place to discover and explore in order to get in touch with the world. Experiential learning allows children to feel and build the curriculum in ways that make sense to them. The Harbor School offers a nurturing environment, a basic education that is a foundation for future learning experiences, and an atmosphere that fosters the intellectual potential of each child. Cooperative activities are a part of every classroom's learning experiences. Teachers look for and teach to the strengths of each child while exposing all children to a many faceted curriculum.