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Welcome

Harding School is a neighborhood school nestled in the foothills of the Mesa serving over 500 pre-school through sixth-grade students. As one of the oldest schools in the Santa Barbara School Districts, Harding has a long tradition of academic excellence that began in 1927.

The mission of Harding School is to provide neighborhood children with a healthy learning environment in which to develop a strong foundation for higher learning, including strong academic skills, outstanding character, respect for diversity, and personal responsibility.  Harding School is rooted in the vision of an empowered learning organization that engages all members of the school community in powerful learning that is meaningful, relevant, and rigorous. The Harding Strategic Plan describes the four main goal areas and action steps in place to realize the Harding School vision. The goal areas are (1) core academic program, (2) academic enrichment and arts, (3) early childhood learning, and (4) healthy learning environment.

We offer all students a rigorous and comprehensive academic program enhanced by an academic enrichment program that offers science, physical education, and performing and visual arts. Through the generosity of the Harding School Foundation, students also participate in a variety of enrichment programs, such as vocal music and creative movement.

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DAILY SCHEDULE

GRADE

START

RECESS
(K: Recess/PE)

LUNCH

DISMISSAL

Monday-Thursday

Friday

PK

8:15 (AM CLASS)

10:00-10:30

In class

11:15

11:15

12:45 (PM CLASS)

2:30-3:00

In class

3:45

3:45

REGGIO

 

 

 

 

K

8:25 AM

9:15-9:30
9:30-9:45

11:00-11:45 (M-TH)
11:00-11:30
(F)

2:00

11:30

1

8:25 AM

10:15-10:30

11:30-12:15

2:30

1:30

2

8:25 AM

10:15-10:30

11:30-12:15

2:30

1:30

3

8:25 AM

10:15-10:30

12:00-12:45

2:30

1:30

4

8:05 AM

10:30-10:45

12:00-12:45

2:30

1:30

5

8:05 AM

10:30-10:45

12:30-1:15

2:30

1:30

6

8:05 AM

10:30-10:45

12:30-1:15

2:30

1:30

Other early dismissals: Parent conferences, end of trimester, and last day of school (1st -6th lunch is served at dismissal)

K:  11:30 (August 25-September 26, November 14, January 26-February 6, February 27, June 4)
1-3: 11:50 (November 17-21, November 14, February 27, March 2-6, June 4)
4-6: 12:00 (November 17-21, November 14, February 27, March 2-6, June 4)