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Reading Lists
Summer and School-year Reading (6–12)
Common Reading Information (10–12)Looking for summer assignments? Visit the back-to-school page here.
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Food Service
Harding’s lunch provider is local alumni-owned business Belltower.
- Check out a sample menu with prices and food descriptions here.
- Lunches are pre-ordered and pre-paid through FACTS.
- Orders are due on Friday at 3:00 p.m. for the following week.
- All food options are a la carte. See the list of menu options in FACTS.
Belltower Feedback Form
Contact
Scott Frizzell
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Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of adverse weather conditions prior to the beginning of the school day or during the school day, Harding will notify parents by email, media announcements, and on the school website. It is important that parents have correct and current email addresses on file.
Please keep in mind the following whenever winter weather is being forecast.
- Do not assume that Harding is closed if other schools are closed.
- We will do our best to make a timely decision and notify our school community using the communication tools listed above.
- It is often challenging to make a decision that is ideal and reflective of the greater Memphis area. Because we serve families from a wide variety of zip codes, we trust parents to make a decision that is in the best interest of their children. If we remain open and the conditions are more severe where you live, please use personal judgement regarding safe travel. The fact that Harding is open does not mean that roads are safe everywhere. We do our best but will understand if you choose to avoid hazardous road conditions. Ultimately, the decision resides with you as parents.
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Testing Schedule
Standardized Tests
OLSAT (grade 7): September 4, 2024
ACT (juniors and seniors): October 15, 2024
PSAT (grades 10–11): October 23, 2024
CTP (grades 6–8): March 17-21, 2025
OLSAT (grade 9): March 19, 2025
ACT (juniors): April 8, 2025AP Exams
Biology: May 5, 2025 (8:00 a.m.)
Chemistry: May 6, 2025 (8:00 a.m.)
English Literature & Composition: May 7, 2025 (8:00 a.m.)
Statistics: May 8, 2025 (8:00 a.m.)
US History: May 9, 2025 (8:00 a.m.)
Calculus AB/BC: May 12, 2025 (8:00 a.m.)
Precalculus: May 13, 2025 (8:00 a.m.)
Environmental Science: May 13, 2025 (12:00 p.m.)
English Language & Composition: May 14, 2025 (8:00 a.m.)
Spanish Language and Culture: May 15, 2025 (8:00 a.m.)
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Thrive: Academic Differentiation
Thrive is our academic differentiation program for all students in K–12. We provide extra supports or challenges based on students’ individual needs to help them thrive in every class. Here’s what that looks like in middle and upper school:
- Our middle and upper school programs are structured to serve students in everyday support and small ratio classes.
- English and math learning specialists are available to help students individually.
- The learning lab is open to all students (students can have papers edited, homework reviewed, etc.).
- Teachers are trained on differentiated learning within the classroom.
- We offer a class designed to specifically serve students diagnosed with dyslexia.
- We offer a class for advanced students to be challenged together in meaningful ways.
Contact: Carol Michael, Thrive Director (901-312-2855, email)
Downloads, Forms, & Links
- Athletics – Dual Sport Form
- Athletics – Handbook
- Athletics – TSSAA Eligibility (Transfer Students)
- Athletics – TSSAA Sports Physical Form
- Band & Chorus Concert Attire Chart
- Cell Phone Policy
- Changes to Optional Services
- College Planning
- Course Descriptions
- Daily Bell Schedule
- Dates You Most Want To Know 2024–2025
- Dates You Most Want To Know 2025–2026
- Dennis Uniform
- Dress Code Guidelines and Grid
Upcoming Events
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (School Holiday)
January 20, 2025
King & Queen of Hearts Week - Day 1
January 21, 2025
HS - Meme Day: Come dressed as your favorite meme and see if we can guess who you are!
LS - First Letter of Your Name: Dress up as something that starts with the same letter as your name.
B day
January 21, 2025
King & Queen of Hearts Week - Day 2
January 22, 2025
HS - The 90's vs. 90: Dress in a fashion from the 90s or dress as a 90 year old.
LS - Character Day: Come as your favorite book, TV, or movie character (no scary costumes or toy weapons, please)
Middle & Upper School News
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Read More2025 Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards
Congratulations to our students who were named 2025 Mid-South Scholastic Art Award recipients. We love helping our students to see […] -
Read MoreChazaiah Curry Joins 1,000th Point Club
Congratulations to Chazaiah Curry for scoring his 1,000th basketball point! He reached the milestone over Christmas break, so we celebrated […] -
Read MoreStudents Added to ACT 30+ Club
Congratulations to Onaza Iloh (11) and Emily Heinkel (12) who scored 30 or above on the ACT and are now […] -
Read MoreKing & Queen of Hearts 2025
January 21 – January 27Tuesday, January 21 HS – Meme Day: Come dressed as your favorite meme and see if […]
Contacts
Ashley Lipe
Upper School Principal
Email
(901) 767-4462
Corey Cunningham
Middle School Principal
Email
(901) 767-4463
Sheronda Holmes
Director of Community Engagement and Belonging
Email
(901) 312-2861
Melinda Webb
Student Services Administrative Assistant
Email
(901) 767-4462
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