Harley’s Approach to College Counseling
“Club Rush” is an afternoon every fall in the Upper School when students have the chance to sign up for clubs for the year, and each year it is very different because new clubs are created based on student initiative and enthusiasm.
Each and every year, students at The Harley School participate in HAC Athletics, and their success continues to be impressive, both as students and athletes. Our athletic program is an integral part of Harley, teaching student-athletes invaluable lessons about teamwork, time management, persistence, and competition. Our program allows them to develop physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally as they represent their school on and off the field. They grow, mature, and work hard to be the best teammate they can, while creating lifelong memories with teammates who often remain friends for life. 
Our Upper School is filled with formal and informal opportunities for students to take on leadership roles. Whether following passions or learning new skills, student-driven opportunities take many shapes.
Unlike this class, death is not an elective. Although it is one of two universal human experiences, our culture often ignores, denies, or misconstrues the true nature of death and dying. What happens when we bear witness to this natural process in the cycle of life and develop our ability to be fully present with others when they need us more than ever? It has the potential to change us deeply and fundamentally while shining a brilliant light on the path of our own lives.
This program utilizes environmentally-focused approaches to education and hands-on learning in order to foster the next generation of leaders through a lens of sustainability and problem-solving.
At Harley, our students learn how to evaluate social systems in order to identify complex problems in society through a lens of social justice. They take a hands-on approach to working for a fair, equitable society by researching, exploring and evaluating different perspectives, and offering solutions—both theoretical and practical.
Students may create independent studies with supervising teachers throughout their Upper School experience or, during Grade 12, they can design Capstone projects—intensive collaborations with Harley faculty and off-campus mentors—involving rigorous academic study and culminating in public presentations. 
Driver Education
The Harley School offers year-round Driver Education for Harley students and teens from other schools.
Driver Education: Fall/Winter 2024-’25
All area high school students are welcome. Students must be 16 years old by September 16, 2024 and have a learner’s permit or license to participate. The course teaches students to be safe and defensive drivers. After successful completion of the course, students will receive a New York State Night License Form ( MV – 285) which enables teenagers who are 17 years old to drive legally after 9 pm
Updated COVID Protocols:
The Driver Education program does not require proof of vaccination anymore. We are now mask-optional. If you contract COVID, but feel well enough to return on day 6 (from onset of symptoms), then from days 6 –10 you are required to mask with a KN95. We still expect students who have a new onset of COVID symptoms not attend Driver Education classes.
The Fall/Winter session runs from Septermber 17, 2024 to January 26, 2025.
Fall/Winter 2024/25 Information
Fall/Winter 2024/25 Registration Form
If you have questions, please contact Nancy Kurowski at nkurowski@harleyschool.org.
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