The selection of a school is an important and sometimes difficult decision for families. Here at the Academy, we aim to provide an open and friendly admissions process that will encourage a thoughtful, mutual exploration of interests and philosophies.  We encourage you to review our website to learn more about the Academy as a school community and about our admission process.

Since 1784, Harrisburg Academy has helped students to discover their inner strengths and to develop their abilities in all areas. As the area's only co-educational, preschool through 12th grade independent school, we aspire to set a standard for academic excellence and to be an educational leader in Central Pennsylvania.  Our faculty works relentlessly to discover the best new technologies, methodologies, and practices to incorporate into their classrooms.  We succeed because we focus, universally, on what we do best – animating our core values to prepare our students to face the remarkable challenges of a global society.

At Harrisburg Academy, we focus on the active pursuit of learning and instilling the values of respect and responsibility in an academically challenging environment.  We believe a well-grounded sense of self-worth is the foundation for academic excellence and can only be achieved in an environment where children feel safe and supported by their teachers, parents, and fellow classmates.  We welcome families who will be responsive to the mission and core values of the Academy community.

A challenging curriculum, combined with a dedicated faculty, enables each student to reach his or her potential while encouraging the student to contribute his or her special passions to the Academy community. We expect our graduates to become fine global citizens.

We invite your family to begin your exploration of Harrisburg Academy at our Winter Open House on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 2 p.m.  More information will be posted here on the website as we get closer to the event.  You may also call and schedule an appointment and tour any time.

Thank you again for your interest in Harrisburg Academy – we hope to see you soon.