Learning that sticks.

Our Lower School curriculum nurtures foundational skills in academics, creativity, and social growth—through an approach that is both developmentally sound and academically ambitious.

Our Curriculum Philosophy

Integrated, hands-on, and joyful.

From Pre-K through 4th grade, our curriculum weaves together core academics and enrichment in a way that reflects how young children actually learn. Literacy and mathematics are taught through balanced, multi-modal approaches. Science and Social Studies bring the world into the classroom through direct investigation and discussion. The arts, physical education, and Spanish enrich every week—not as extras, but as essential parts of a complete education.

Lower School Overview
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Core Subjects

Rigorous, relevant, and age-appropriate.

Reading and writing instruction uses a balanced literacy approach combining phonics, guided reading, and authentic writing experiences. Mathematics emphasizes conceptual understanding alongside computational fluency, using manipulatives and visual models to make numbers meaningful. Science develops inquiry and process skills through hands-on investigation. Social Studies builds an understanding of community, culture, and citizenship through interactive activities that connect the classroom to the wider world.

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A sunlit Lower School classroom with wooden desks and window plants
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See our curriculum come to life.

Schedule a tour and experience firsthand how our Lower School teachers make learning meaningful for every child every day.

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