List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• What grades do you offer?

  • Harding Academy offers PreK, Kindergarten, and Grades First through Eighth. 

  • Our students ages are four through fourteen. 

  • Students in our PreK classroom must be four years old prior to the first day of school. Our PreK is a one year program and feeds directly into our Kindergarten. 

  • Students in our Kindergarten classroom must be five years old prior to the first day of school. 

• What are school hours?

  • Regular school hours for Pre-Kindergarten are 8:00 AM –2:00 PM
  • Regular school hours for Grades Kindergarten–5 are 8:00 AM–3:05 PM
  • Regular school hours for Grades 6-8 are 8:00 AM–3:20 PM
  • Athletic practices, drama rehearsals, and club activities take place after school
  • Morning Care is available beginning at 7:00 PM
  • After School Care is available from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
  • On Wednesdays regular school hours begin at 9:00 AM for grades prek-8. 

• Does the school offer morning transportation for students?

  Yes, please visit our transportation webpage to learn more.

• Is before and after school care available?

  • Early care is available beginning at 7:00 a.m.
  • After school care is available from 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. for Pre- Kindergarten students and students in grades K–8.
  • Click HERE for more information.

• What classes do students attend in addition to the traditional academic areas?

  In addition to the traditional academic areas of language arts and math, Harding offers many additional classes. All students have classes for music, visual art, technology, and physical education. Students in prek through fourth grade study Spanish, and students in fifth through eighth Grade choose between Spanish, French, and Latin.

• Does Harding require students to wear a uniform?

  Yes, we do require students to wear uniforms at our school. We believe that uniforms help promote a sense of community, reduce distractions, and create a focused learning environment. Uniforms also encourage school spirit and help students feel a sense of belonging. We're happy to provide more details about our uniform policy if you have any questions

• Do you have athletic teams?

  Yes! Harding Academy has teams in twenty-one sports. Click here to learn more about our athletics program.

• Where do Harding graduates go to high school?

  Please visit our Secondary School Counseling Webpage to view high school placement for the past five years.

• Does Harding accept immunization exemptions?

  In order to protect any immune compromised students, faculty, and family members of each, Harding will only accept immunization waivers submitted in compliance with Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-5001(c)(2) and (3).