Last month at our annual Matriculation Ceremony for students newly enrolled into our Middle and Upper School divisions, I mentioned that one of the advantages of being a student at Harrisburg Academy was the chance to have a…
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The cursor on the screen blinks mockingly at the writer as he agonizes over how to answer essay prompts from the Common Application, such as: “Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful…
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Take a moment to recall your favorite two or three memories from high school.  Reflect on where you were, what it sounded like, who was with you, if there was a distinct smell in the air, etc. It…
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“I’m having a harder time with the transition into middle school than my child” is something I overheard at a recent school event.  I have spent some time over the last few days really reflecting on this statement,…
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“What is overdraft protection?”  “A $75 charge! What did I buy at the movies?!!”  Strange questions were asked in the junior college prep course last year… questions about health insurance, 401k contributions, insurance deductibles, loans, and bank fees,…
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by Mhelaney N. ’18 As originally published in The Insider, Harrisburg Academy’s quarterly student newspaper. “The book is always better” is a phrase often heard when yet another book becomes a victim of the film industry’s inadequate adaptations….
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As Early Childhood teachers, we understand the developmental stages of learning and we embrace the importance of play.  Here at Harrisburg Academy, we believe social skills are just as important as academic skills.  There is a lot to be...
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As I sit and listen to the coaches speak at the annual Athletics Banquets, I’m reminded of what is truly important and what makes the most impact in each season. Surprisingly, it is never the wins and losses….
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, than I think a video must be worth one million! This past fall, Harrisburg Academy’s Communications Office produced two new marketing videos to capture the spirit and essence of our great...
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Andras S. ’15, an international student from Hungary Harrisburg Academy students learn more than just facts — they participate in deep, authentic learning and graduate from the Academy with extensive problem-solving skills that can be applied to nearly…
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