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The Boise School District announced the formation of a public Harbor School at Owyhee Elementary School beginning with the 2004-2005 school year, serving students in grades K - 6. Thereafter Owyhee Elementary is known as Owyhee-Harbor Elementary School.

The underlying philosophy of the Harbor Method is that school should be a "safe harbor". When students feel safe and secure in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and on the playground, they can focus their mental energies on learning. Key characteristics of the Harbor Method include a focus on kindness; zero tolerance for teasing and bullying; high academic and behavioral expectations for all students; a challenging curriculum; interactive and engaging direct instruction methods to ensure each child's success; and high levels of parent involvement.

Owyhee-Harbor School video: 10 -12 minute video about the school's philosophy and curriculum. Includes footage of students and classrooms, as well as interviews with parents, teachers and the principal. (The video may not be accessible from certain District student computers.)

Visit our Harbor Information page for more information about our school and the Harbor Method.

Nolene Weaver
Owyhee-Harbor Principal