When you come to Harding, you join a community that holds quality education as its greatest goal. Our small size allows teachers and students to be greeted by name as they walk across the blacktop. All the teachers & staff share the delights & concerns of watching each child’s growth throughout the grades.
Core Values: Kindness, Curiosity, Courage, Perseverance
Vision: Harding students will flourish in the global community.
Mission: Harding is a safe & supportive learning community where we empower each other to excel & shape the future.
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Harding School Programs
Academics
Using a variety of materials, teaching styles, and hands-on activities, Harding teachers nurture each student to reach their full potential.
The rigorous academic program is based on California Content Standards for English language arts, mathematics, science, history and social science, physical education and the visual and performing arts.
Harding students receive vocal music, hands-on science, and art enrichment during the regular school day. Upper grade students take computer classes and learn to play musical instruments. All grade levels visit the school library regularly. Students and teachers maintain a garden on the Harding campus.
School Spirit
Harding promotes a positive learning environment. Spirit Week with “pajama day” and “wacky tacky day,” service learning projects, the Spring Concert and the annual variety show build school pride.
Older students are encouraged to participate in the student council, a buddy program, conflict mediation training, and mentoring programs.
After School Enrichment Programs (HASEP)
Harding Elementary has partners with the City of El Cerrito to provide after school enrichment classes, including sports, performing & mixed media arts, language, engineering, science, and technology in three sessions throughout the school year. Non-Harding School Students are welcome to register for classes.
There is a before and aftercare program run by the City of El Cerrito at the nearby Harding Clubhouse, as well as an after school academic tutoring program.
Scholarships are available through the David Hunter Youth Memorial Scholarship, provided by City of El Cerrito, and the Margaret Wolfe Honorary HASEP Scholarship, offered to Harding students through the PTA.
Special Needs
Harding also serves students with special needs through five special day classes. It is the district elementary site for the hearing-impaired. These classes have a smaller teacher to student ratio and, whenever possible, are included in school-wide activities.
Harding Elementary PTA
The Harding PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers, and staff who work together to support children’s education and enrichment.
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