Academic rigor, athletics and the visual and performing arts are all hallmarks of The Wardlaw+Hartridge School—but above all, the school is known for educating the whole child. Founded in 1976 as a merger of two schools with roots tracing back to the late 1800s, the school has evolved into a co-educational, college preparatory day school serving students in pre-K through high school in three divisions.
The school’s small class sizes allow educators to make personal connections with each student. “We say that our teachers are ‘not the sage on the stage but the guide on the side,’ and we take immense pride that no student gets lost here,” says Director of Enrollment Management Gerard Gonnella. “Our students aren’t here to memorize facts— they’re here to engage in active learning.”
Wardlaw+Hartridge is proud of its 100 percent matriculation to top-tier colleges and universities. “Our students know that when they sit down at the lunch table that they might be dining with kids from China, India, Singapore, Westfield or Scotch Plains—and they appreciate working collaboratively with students who have different traditions and backgrounds,” he says. “We equip students with important skills like critical thinking and problem solving, as well as the ability to debate or accept criticism.”
The school’s state-of-the-art facilities include an indoor pool, fitness center, two artificial turf fields and a performing arts center. Nearly all students regularly perform community service.
“We’re committed to teaching students to have the courage and character to shape the future of our world,” Gonnella says.
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