Archway Glendale Information Page
Archway Glendale is just one of the schools within the Great Hearts network of tuition-free, public schools dedicated to improving education nationwide. A Great Hearts education prepares students to be more than just proficient test takers, but rather, to become great-hearted leaders capable of success throughout their higher education and professional careers. With a curriculum built upon a classical liberal arts tradition and a revolutionary approach to school itself, Great Hearts cultivates the hearts and minds of students in the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
We invite prospective families to learn more about our school by clicking on the videos and links below.
Kinder-5th Grade Curriculum and Core Reading List
While students will learn at different paces, we believe that true education is a matter of development over time and within a stable community. At Great Hearts we give our students individualized attention, but always within a common, one-track curriculum.
Curriculum & Reading List
Headmaster Chat - Pre-Recorded Zoom
This Zoom is filled with lots of information about Archway Glendale and a detailed description of a day in the life of a kindergartener. Meet our Headmaster, Jack Kersting, Assistant Headmaster, Suzanne DeStefano, Dean of Students, Sara Swinford, Office Manager, Erinn Mobley, Registrar, Kim Fleming, and one of our Kindergarten teachers, Natalie Wynn.
Headmaster Chat Video
Day in the Life of a Kindergartner
While students will learn at different paces, we believe that true education is a matter of development over time and within a stable community. At Great Hearts we give our students individualized attention, but always within a common, one-track curriculum. Your Kinder student will begin their educational journey with the end in mind: the building of a great heart. Watch the video below and discover exactly what a "day in the life" of a Great Hearts kindergartner looks like.
Kindergarten Video