Programs

Elementary School

Grades 3-5

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  • We foster confidence in elementary school by setting up real challenges, nurturing students' talents, and supporting them in meeting their goals.

    Students begin each day with a meeting focused on how they can integrate the School Creed into their daily decision-making. At the end of each day, students celebrate small wins, and each student gets an individualized moment with the teacher before they leave for the day.

Mark Abreu ‘18, Peddie ‘22, Morehouse ‘26

When I came to Harlem Academy, the work was much more challenging. I needed that. I learned to push myself and get out of my comfort zone, to not settle or give in to what’s easy. Harlem Academy changed my life.

Core Curriculum

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  • Literacy

    Elementary school students spend more than two hours each day focused on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This program serves as a bridge from our primary school approach to our novel-driven study in middle school. Beyond whole-group instruction, students participate in small reading groups that meet throughout the week, read independently, visit the library, and have personalized opportunities for practice. Whole-class readings and the library collection have been carefully selected to include authors and protagonists of color.
  • Mathematics

    The Math in Focus Singapore math program focuses on teaching fewer concepts with greater depth and more complex problem solving than typical programs in the United States. By beginning with concrete examples, moving to pictorial demonstrations, and then connecting to abstract concepts, students acquire skills to tackle increasingly difficult problems. In elementary school, small group work in pullout math labs helps meet individual needs for enrichment. Students also use the online personalized learning tool IXL to support their learning in the classroom and at home.
  • Science

    Our goal is to engage students in the process of scientific investigation and inquiry, preparing them to succeed in middle school science and beyond. In elementary school, we focus on developing scientific and engineering skills, non-fiction reading and writing skills, and content knowledge. At each grade level, students study earth science, physical science, and life science. Third graders explore "Structures of Life," "Motion and Matter," and "Water and Climate." Fourth-grade units include "Soils, Rocks, and Landforms," "Energy," and "Environment." Fifth graders study "Mixtures and Solutions," "Earth and Sun," and "Living Systems."

Co-curricular & Extracurricular Programs

A Harlem Academy education extends beyond academics – it’s about nurturing the whole child. Our co-curricular and extracurricular programs cultivate creativity, confidence, and well-being so that every child is set up to thrive.

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Harlem Academy is an independent school (grades K-8) that drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and one day make a mark on the world.