Lower School

A Bright Beginning for Lifelong Learning

Amid all the delightful and boisterous activity in our Lower School, an intense process takes shape: Children begin their lifetime work of learning how to learn.

For these critical years of kindergarten through grade 4, we’ve shaped an environment that nurtures self-confidence, self-advocacy and a love of learning. We bring our experts—teachers, learning specialist, speech-language pathologist and counselor—together frequently to focus on benefits for each child. Our flexible curriculum helps students discover and address individual learning styles, while keeping the structure all children need to frame and achieve goals.

Leading small groups of children with similar learning styles and competencies, teachers develop stimulating lessons in reading, language arts and math that allow children to progress to different levels at their own pace. Manipulatives, learning software, and hands-on activities, direct and inspire exploration.

Warm and welcoming physical spaces help children feel supported, safe, and comfortable. Every child can see his or her acts of kindness, effort, and citizenship posted on the Golden Awards board in the hall. Achievements and accomplishments are celebrated in our classrooms every day.