Pillar One:
Expansive Academics
The HRA academic program must continue to develop outstanding critical thinkers, innovators, leaders, and problem solvers, ready to navigate the nation’s finest colleges and eager to use their education to lead and serve throughout their lives.
I. Enhanced Programming
A. Amplify learning in and beyond the classroom for all grade levels that allows students to grow by seeing, hearing, making, doing, asking questions, and applying ideas—in ways that build lasting relationships with the wider community, increase students’ independence and initiative, and further prepare them for top colleges and significant careers​
B. Reinforce academic excellence, depth, and challenge by continuing to examine and refine the curricular scope and sequence and course/enrichment offerings
C. Balance innovation with traditional teaching and learning, maintaining foundational programs and instilling timeless skillsets, while also establishing policies and programming for effective and ethical use of technology in student studies and providing professional development for faculty to deploy technology as an instructional tool
II. Expanded Support Services
A. Explore opportunities to add key support personnel, such as reading and math support professionals in Lower and Middle School
B. Prioritize guidance counseling as well as academic support for all divisions
C. Provide students with additional tools and experiences to prepare them for the exciting opportunities and responsibilities that come with each division-to-division transition
D. Examine the school calendar, structure of the day, system (semesters vs. quarters), etc. alongside the latest research and best practices
E. Expand programs for health and well-being, such as movement, fitness, and nutrition in Lower School and mindfulness and resilience across all grades
III. Amplified Faculty Expertise
A. Attract and retain outstanding professionals to assure HRA’s place in the top tier of schools in the region
B. Create and formalize opportunities for Upper & Middle School students to meet individually or in small groups with teachers to allow students to deepen their understanding and pursue their curiosity even further via study halls and/or free periods
