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Founded in 1876, Hathaway
Brown is committed to a fusion of academic and experiential
learning. This co-ed Early Childhood and all-girls’ K-12 independent
day school focuses on educational innovation as it prepares students
to rise boldly to the challenges of our times and live out the HB
motto of learning “not for school, but for life.”
HB’s inclusive environment, outstanding faculty, and
unique programs draw families from 72 communities across Northeast
Ohio to its beautiful 16-acre Shaker Heights campus, which houses an
aquatics center, invention lab, visual and performing arts spaces,
and working television studio. Immersive academic, service, and
cultural opportunities abound, and graduates attend many of the
country’s top universities.
The school is consistently
honored by well-regarded educational institutions, social service
organizations, businesses, professional societies, and journalistic
publications. The number of HB students who have been named
finalists or semifinalists in the prestigious Intel and Siemens
science competitions far surpasses all other schools in Ohio and all
independent girls' day schools in the United States. In 2010, more
students at HB were recognized by the National Merit and National
Achievement scholarship programs than any other member of the
Cleveland Council of Independent Schools.
HB has been named one of the NorthCoast 99 great
workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio for 12 consecutive
years. It is the only secondary school to receive the award
throughout the history of the program. The school's athletics
program is extremely well regarded and regularly honored, with two
current State Champion and two State Runner-Up designations to its
credit, along with numerous regional and divisional titles. And
educational colleagues throughout the country consider HB a leader
in the field. The 2010 Education Innovation Summit brought more than
600 educators from 110 public, private, and parochial schools in 30
U.S. states and Canada to HB to explore ways to improve offerings
for all children.
Since its beginning as
"afternoon classes for young ladies" at the all-boys' private Brooks
Military School in downtown Cleveland, Hathaway Brown School has
been helping students find and pursue opportunities, maximize their
own potential, and make a difference in the world. The school moved
to its current location in Shaker Heights in 1927 and it is now home
to 830 students in preschool through twelfth grade, 29 percent of
whom are students of color. Twenty-seven percent of students
received financial aid awards in 2011-2012. The school maintains
small class sizes in all divisions, and the student:faculty ratio is
8:1. The school is generously supported by gifts from HB alumnae
around the world, as well as parents, faculty members, and friends
of the institution. As of June 30, 2011, the market value of HB's
endowment was $41,095,187. The school offers extensive
transportation services and a one-to-one technology program.
For the last 25 years, HB has flourished under the leadership of
Head of School Bill Christ. The school's unique academic
architecture allows students of all ages to gain an extraordinarily
sound foundation in core subjects and to pursue their passions
through the signature Institute for 21st Century Education.
The Center for Global Citizenship, one of the flagship
programs of the Institute for 21st Century Education, was
established because we believe today’s education model must place at
its core an emphasis on a broad understanding of the world. Its job
is to promote global understanding and citizenship, foster a deep
appreciation for the cultures of the world, challenge students to
critically think about the world’s most pressing global issues, and
help students understand how the United States fits into a global
context.
The Center has several dimensions: International Student Travel &
Exchanges, The Global Scholars Program, The Harriet Mullin Barry
Fellowship Program, and a regular Lecture Series. The Center for
Global Citizenship oversees all HB international trips. During the
2010-2011 academic year, the Center offered trips/exchanges to
India, El Salvador, Spain, Germany, Hong Kong, Canada, Turkey,
France, Peru, Spain (Dance), Japan, and Australia. During the
current academic year, the CGC is offering trips/exchanges to India,
the Dominican Republic, France, Hong Kong, the British Virgin
Islands, Panama, London, Cambodia, and Australia.
The Global Scholars Program is a four-year course of study
examining different regions of the world, global leaders, pertinent
issues, and politics. The Harriet Mullin Barry Fellowship program
was established in 2008 by Thomas C. Barry and Martha Barry
Horsburgh ’65 to provide for international travel and research by
rising junior Global Scholars at HB. The CGC sponsors a lecture
series that brings in speakers who expose the girls to new ideas,
challenges their thinking, and informs them of pressing global and
domestic issues.
To learn more about Hathaway Brown, visit www.hb.edu or call
216.320.8767 today to schedule your personal tour. |
