Academics
Academic Philosophy
Embracing the Opportunities
Hockaday was founded on a transformative academic program, and our girls’ achievements are inspiring. From robust classroom experiences to team competitions to ensemble productions, Hockaday girls are celebrated for their individual and collaborative talents. From her first day of school until she crosses Commencement Terrace eagerly anticipating her future, a Hockaday girl embraces the stimulating learning opportunities that await her each day, both inside and outside of the classroom. She will be empowered to meet challenges and think of solutions. She will be prepared to enter the world with confidence and resolve as a result of her extraordinary Hockaday experience.
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Academic Spaces
Hockaday’s academic facilities are second to none. The Ashley H. Priddy Lower School features well-equipped classrooms and gathering spaces. The Liza Lee Academic Research Center contains divisional libraries, archives, audiovisual production rooms, the school bookstore, and student publication offices. The Margaret Doggett Crow Science Building pushes students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Academic News
List of 20 news stories.
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19 Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The Hockaday School proudly recognizes 19 students who will advance as semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program, a national academic competition for recognition and scholarship that began in 1955.Read More -
SMU Professor Presents to Lower School
Candace Walkington, an Annette and Harold Simmons Centennial Chair, Professor, in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Southern Methodist University, presented to our Lower School faculty about teaching Hockaday's new math curriculum, and data around the four outcomes in Lower School: wonder, agency, collaboration, and resilience! -
Students Intern at Local Magazine
This summer, 13 Hockaday students joined us in the Brighter office to learn editorial, design, and business skills. They learned firsthand what it is like to create a publication, creating their own "illuminate" guide, a young woman’s guide to cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection.Read More -
Student Wins State Fair Art Competition
Read MoreCongratulations to Anya H. (Class of 2029) for winning first place in the 2025 State Fair of Texas Art Competition! -
Teacher Partners with Smithsonian
Upper School teacher Kristen Blevins spoke at the Smithsonian National Education Summit in Washington D.C. this summer in collaboration with an ongoing partnership she has developed with the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum.Read More -
Student Spends Summer Studying Radiation Therapy
This summer, Haley M. (Class of 2027) completed a research internship at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she contributed to clinical trials in radiation oncology.Read More -
Students Use Coding Skills For Good
This summer, Lily Fagelman (Class of 2026) and Anusha Chowdhary (Class of 2027) worked together to create a database that will be used by social impact partner United to Learn!Read More -
Meet Our New Faculty and Staff
Please join us in welcoming Hockaday’s newest faculty and staff members.Read More -
Madison Shelby ’21 Named Fulbright Award Recipient
Read MoreMadison Shelby ‘21, a 2025 cum laude graduate of High Point University, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2025. -
Student Wins Oratory Category in Great Debate Tournament for the National Hispanic Institute
Read MoreGrecia Tarin (Class of 2028) placed first in the Oratory category at the national competition. -
Teachers Honored with Inaugural Award for Innovative Teaching and Instruction
Emily Dutcher, Mackenzie Miller '03, and Karen Sanchez received the new award.Read More -
Historic Achievement for French Students
Read MoreOn March 28, 2025, 16 Eighth Grade students participated in the National French Contest (Le Grand Concours), a prestigious annual competition for French language learners across the United States. -
Fourth Grade CCI
Fourth Graders presented their culminating CCI projects to Lower School students this week!Read More -
DECA Success
Seven Hockaday students competed at DECA’s ICDC (an international business competition) in Orlando, FL, last week.Read More -
Student Pitch Competition Winners
Last week, the Biology, Impact, and the Zoo class, a Social Impact class taught by Brandi Finazzo and Laura Day, held the seventh annual BIZ Shark Tank Pitch Contest.Read More -
Students Inducted into Cum Laude
Congratulations to the newest members of Hockaday’s Chapter of Cum Laude!Read More -
Middle School Poets Recognized in Statewide Contest
Several Fifth Grade students were recently recognized in the annual Poetry Society of Texas Student Contest.Read More -
Hockaday Welcomes Allman Fellows
This week, Hockaday welcomed the 2024–25 Allman Fellows, Dr. Twila Moon, Deputy Lead Scientist and Science Communication Liaison at the National Snow and Ice Data Center, and Dr. Heïdi Sevestre, Glaciologist, Speaker, and Author, to campus.Read More -
Fourth Grade Snap Circuits
Read MoreVolunteers from High Tech High Heels worked on snap circuits with Fourth Grade students yesterday! -
Upper School Students Compete in JCL
Latin students competed in the Junior Classical League competition in March. Congratulations to all our language students!Read More
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.