Hardy Middle School

Posted: February 6, 2020

Homework is appropriate and instructive. Teachers are open to feedback on quantity of homework. Students have growth in knowledge when completing the homework.

Posted: February 6, 2020

Teachers are invested in the improvement of student achievement as well as student happiness in school. They are available when needed.

Posted: February 6, 2020

Middle School is a challenging age. Behaviors that might typically be dismissed as "adolescent" are not dismissed. Students are expected to be respectful, kind, and caring of each other. When they aren't, there are supports and interventions in place to redirect the behaviors.

Posted: February 6, 2020

Principal Cooke and his Admin Team work diligently to address the needs of all students. Their mission, along with the entire staff, is to teach the whole child and support them in all areas while providing a comprehensive Middle School experience.

Posted: February 6, 2020

Special Ed students and their needs are a top priority at Hardy Middle School. The team hits the ground running right when school starts to make sure supports are in place where needed.

Posted: February 6, 2020

Bullying is not tolerated nor dismissed. Strong relationships are supported throughout the school. Staff respond to student needs on both sides of the bullying equation: reaching out to take care of the person who was bullied, and putting interventions and teaching in place to help the bully adjust their behaviors and mindset.

Posted: February 6, 2020

I rate Hardy as a Great Middle School. It reflects, embraces, and has built the character of the school around the diversity of DC. There is no other middle school in DC with the breadth and depth of course offerings as Hardy. It is a smaller school while still having enough students for all students to find friends. I highly recommend Hardy!

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Posted: February 21, 2018

Wonderful school -- so much to say but also the stats on this website are so out of date it's laughable. Go take a tour to learn what's actually happening today. I think the stats here on great schools are from at least 10 years ago.

Posted: February 21, 2018

Posted: October 10, 2017

I think students should be able to use their backpacks to carry their books . I mean isn't that what backpacks are for! So now I
am out with my daughter buying a bag for her books that she shouldn't need because she has a perfectly good backpack!

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Posted: November 19, 2015

A hidden gem in DCPS. It's small size and committed staff means everyone knows your child. Both the administration and the teachers are very involved in making your child's education their top priority. Administration is outside the school both before and after to both greet your child and see them off safely at the end of the day. The classes are engaging and my child is truly happy and has developed a strong work ethic which has surprised me a bit. There are 8 periods a day (as opposed to 7 at Deal) which allows for the chance to try electives like art, computer design, foreign language and more. There is PE each and every day as well as time to play outside after lunch (recess) which is still essential for most middle school students. New this year is a once per week special elective called "talon time" for Hardy hawks . Creative writing, team-building and many other options for this multi-grade activity. I have been very impressed with Principal Pride and her staff. I am thrilled my child goes to Hardy.

Posted: November 19, 2015

80% of the teachers are very effective. A few are a bit more old school or boring according to my student but this opinion seems to vary by student.

Posted: November 19, 2015

Homework can range from 30 minutes a night to 3 hours. Some of it depends on how well your student can manager their time. Work is often given a week out which means if left to the last minute, it will take hours. Math is more of a daily assignment and science is more project or packet based.

Posted: November 19, 2015

Very clear and fair discipline policy. They are not understaffed so they can easily support students in challenging situations that can arise. Students are graded at least weekly in homework, class participation and quizzes.

Posted: July 7, 2013

I go to this school and it is the best. It is also easy for me I had straight A's only one B in the whole school year. It is about 60% blacks 5% whites 30% hispanic 5% other. What it can improve of is flexible and nice teachers. That is my opinion. Grrrrrrreeeeeeeaaaaaaattttttt school

Posted: October 21, 2012

This school was actually put on my radar when the DCPS central office tried unsuccessfully to meddle with the program. While it was unfortunate that the school community suffered leadership upheaval, in the end it gained a great leader in the current principal. After some investigation, we decided as a family to transfer our child from one of the more successful schools in town to Hardy, and it's the best decision we've made in a while. My child is engaged and challenged in a way I suspected he wasn't before. The teachers are energetic and bright. There's a strong parent organization. Class sizes are small and the school has a very warm and cozy feel. Hardy has a new school-wide program designed to address the needs of its most academically advanced students and offer enrichment to those who could be identified as gifted. I can't really ask for much more from a middle school. Hardy is a hidden gem.

Posted: October 2, 2012

Hardy has transformed itself in the past few years. They now have an amazing building with the addition of experienced teachers and supportive leadership. If you're looking for an option other than Deal, please do look at Hardy. You'll find bright, vibrant classrooms filled with students from all parts of DC being taught by true professionals. There are lots of sports, and after school options and the added benefit of the music and arts program. Check it out!