A Hackley education is about going all-in. We challenge and support our students to grow in character and scholarship, transcending individual achievement and redefining accomplishment. At Hackley, students experience joy in the classroom and make life-long connections with each other and with our dedicated faculty. Robust extracurricular programming on our 285-acre campus and our 5-day boarding program create unique opportunities for each student to learn and grow beyond the boundaries of the school day. Hackley graduates have the knowledge and confidence to pursue their passions, and the drive to make a difference.
In the Lower School, approximately 200 children in grades K-4 build foundational and collaborative skills, while celebrating kindness and friendship as essential elements of education. Kindergarten and Grade 2 are the designated entry points for Hackley’s Lower School. The curriculum includes traditional programming and active, experiential learning through character education, balanced literacy, library and technology classes, health and wellness curricula, physical education and swimming, and so much more.
In the Middle School, students in fifth through eighth grades develop the academic, organizational and interpersonal skills they will need in our Upper School and beyond. In addition to a traditional program of English, history, math, science and foreign language, Hackley Middle School students learn through performances, scrapbooks, debates, team sports and outdoor education. They gain experience in visual art, drama, music, health, physical education and technology. Fifth graders meet in homeroom-based classes, while sixth, seventh and eighth graders enjoy individually scheduled classes and a wide array of extracurricular activities.
In the Upper School, students in ninth through twelfth grades learn from programs designed to build the skills and intellectual maturity necessary for success in college and in life. In addition to the knowledge gained in a wide array of fields, including numerous AP courses, Hackley students learn to write analytically and persuasively, conduct careful and responsible research, participate actively and constructively in discussions and debates, explore artistic abilities, solve problems, work collaboratively in the classroom and on the athletics fields, and more.
Consistent with our mission statement, we encourage unreserved effort and expect students to model the ideals of respectful community, academic and personal integrity, and eagerness to learn from varying backgrounds and perspectives.
Learn more about Hackley School at www.hackleyschool.org/admissions.
