Join us for our admission events to learn more about The Harker School.
Admission Events
We offer a wide variety of opportunities specifically designed for families, parents or students to get to know Harker through their specific lens.
We recommend attending at least one event to get to know us. However, we understand that you have busy lives and don’t expect you to attend all events. The number of events you attend will not affect your application evaluation.
Register for any admission event by submitting an inquiry and creating a Ravenna profile. Already have an account? Please, log in to our admission tool. Should you have any questions, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Lower School (K-5)
Visiting Harker is an important step in getting to know our school community and there’s nothing we enjoy more than sharing our campus and classrooms with prospective families. We encourage you to attend at least one admission event to learn more about our program and admission process.
Registration
Register for any admission event by submitting an inquiry and creating a Ravenna profile. Already have an account? Please, log in to our admission tool. Should you have any questions, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Coffee & Conversations (Virtual)
Our admission team will host monthly Coffee & Conversations on Zoom where we will share information on the TK-5 admission process.
Lower School Overview (Virtual)
Join us virtually to hear a comprehensive overview of Harker’s academic and extracurricular offerings and learn more about what makes the lower school such a special place.
TK Open House
Prospective parents/guardians are invited to our TK campus for an opportunity to visit the classrooms and meet our teachers. This event is for adults only and available to those whose children are TK age-eligible.
Lower School Open House (K-5)
Prospective parents/guardians are invited to our lower school campus for an opportunity to tour the campus, visit the classrooms and meet our teachers. This event is for adults only and available to those whose children are age-eligible to apply for kindergarten through grade 5.
Lower School Tours
Small campus tours are available to prospective parents with students who are age-eligible for kindergarten through grade 5. The preliminary application must be submitted prior to tour registration.
Middle School (6-8)
Registration
Register for any admission event by submitting an inquiry and creating a Ravenna profile. Already have an account? Please, log in to our admission tool. Should you have any questions, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
MIDDLE SCHOOL OVERVIEW (VIRTUAL)
Join us virtually to hear a comprehensive overview of Harker’s academic and extracurricular offerings and learn about what makes the middle school such a special place.
OPEN HOUSE
Come experience our community and campus and learn more about our academic and extracurricular programs from our students, teachers, coaches, administrators and parents.
VISITING THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY (GRADE 6 ONLY)
We invite our grade 6 applicants and parents/guardians to join us on the middle school campus for a tour during the school day with the middle school admission director. Tours will happen between September and the beginning of December. If your child is unable to make the tour, not to worry! In March, admitted students will be allowed to visit campus during the school day before making an enrollment decision.
STUDENT PANEL (VIRTUAL)
Join a panel of current Harker students, the middle school assistant division head and the admission director virtually to learn about their Harker experience. This is a great chance to ask our community your questions!
PARENT PANEL (VIRTUAL)
Join current Harker parents, the middle school division head and the admission director virtually to learn more about their children’s Harker experience. This is a great chance to ask our community your questions!
Upper School (9-12)
Registration
Register for any admission event by submitting an inquiry and creating a Ravenna profile. Already have an account? Please, log in to our admission tool. Should you have any questions, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Overview of the Upper School (virtual)
Join us virtually to hear a comprehensive overview of Harker’s academic and extracurricular offerings and learn about what makes the upper school such a special place.
Open House
Come experience our community and campus and learn more about our academic and extracurricular programs from our students, teachers, coaches, administrators and parents.
Visiting the Upper School during the school day - Two options
In the fall, applicants have a choice of a campus tour OR campus visit if they want to experience Harker during the school day. Students who are admitted to Harker have the opportunity in March to shadow a ninth grader to classes and lunch before making their final enrollment decision.
Campus TOUR: Experience the energy of campus life on a tour during the school day. Harker students will share their experiences and lead our visiting applicants through campus while the upper school admission director will lead our parents. For applicants and/or parents/guardians.
Campus VISIT: Experience campus life through the eyes of a current student. Attend one class and have lunch with a current ninth grader. For applicants who have applied (preliminary application and fee.)
Student Panel (virtual)
Join a panel of current students, the upper school division head and the admission director virtually to learn about their Harker experience. This is a great chance to ask our community your questions!
Parent Panel (virtual)
Join current Harker parents and the admission director virtually to learn more about their children’s Harker experience. This is a great chance to ask our community your questions!
Financial Aid Information Session
Wed., Dec. 6, 2023 6:30-7:15 p.m.
At Harker we are committed to providing the most comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs and services possible for our students from every socioeconomic background. Join the head of school, Brian Yager and financial aid coordinator, Kathy Caveney virtually to learn important information about the financial aid timeline, application process and how financial aid is awarded.
Registration
Register for any admission event by submitting an inquiry and creating a Ravenna profile. Already have an account? Please, log in to our admission tool. Should you have any questions, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
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Lower School (K-5)
admissionls@harker.org
408.553.0588
Diann Chung
Lower School Admission Director
Kristian Tiopo
Admission Associate, Lower School -
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
admissionms@harker.org
408.553.0399
Danielle Holquin
Director of Admission, TK-12, Middle School Admission Director
Patricia Andrews
Admission Associate, Middle School -
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
admissionus@harker.org
408.345.9207
Jennifer Hargreaves
Upper School Admission Director
Jasmine Del Real
Admission Associate, Upper School -
Financial Aid
fainfo@harker.org
408.553.0301
Kathy Caveney
Financial Aid Coordinator
Harker Campus Locations
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Lower School (K-5)
4300 Bucknall Road
San Jose, CA 95130 -
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124 -
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
500 Saratoga Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129
Questions?
Contact us and we'll be happy to help you.
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Lower School (K-5)
admissionls@harker.org
408.553.0588
Diann Chung
Lower School Admission Director
Kristian Tiopo
Admission Associate, Lower School -
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
admissionms@harker.org
408.553.0399
Danielle Holquin
Director of Admission, TK-12, Middle School Admission Director
Patricia Andrews
Admission Associate, Middle School -
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
admissionus@harker.org
408.345.9207
Jennifer Hargreaves
Upper School Admission Director
Jasmine Del Real
Admission Associate, Upper School -
Financial Aid
fainfo@harker.org
408.553.0301
Kathy Caveney
Financial Aid Coordinator