Tucked away in the southeast corner of the city near the shores of the bay, Bret Harte Elementary School offers a culturally rich learning environment that focuses on high academic and social expectations for all students.
The Bret Harte community inspires, supports and nurtures learners on a journey toward excellence. We believe in the incredible potential of all children and are committed to providing academically challenging, culturally relevant learning options which fully develop the unique talents and gifts of each child in our program. High academic standards guide the curriculum across all grades. Every grade, from kindergarten to fifth, includes projects, cross-curricular activities, arts education, field trips, and interaction across grade levels. At Bret Harte School, children are surrounded by caring adults who provide academic and enrichment programs suited to fit their needs.
Bret Harte Elementary School staff helps every Bret Harte student become:
- Inquirers - nurturing their natural curiosity
- Thinkers - thinking creatively and critically
- Communicators - learning to express ideas
- Risk takers - having confidence to try new ideas and approaches
- Knowledgeable - exploring themes with global importance and relevance
- Principled - building integrity, honesty and fairness
- Caring - showing sensitivity and commitment
- Open-minded - respecting the views and traditions of others
- Well-balanced - balancing physical, mental and personal well-being
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