Grades 1-4
Children lay the groundwork to become lifelong learners from a young age. Our Lower School offers an academically challenging, age-appropriate program that builds confident and caring learners. We introduce our students to a broad spectrum of experiences with small classes, a high degree of personal, differentiated attention.
Our teachers understand the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs of each student in a child-centered environment. Our research-based curriculum encourages students to develop independence, creativity, problem-solving abilities, perseverance, and confidence.
We promote curiosity, discovery, and community in the classroom and through opening and closing meetings, co-curricular classes (Music, Spanish, Science Lab, Imagination Lab, Movement, PE, Art, Media), Social and Emotional Learning, Weekly Chapel, as well as outside the classroom in our school learning garden and on class field trips.
As they complete their lower school years, students begin to see themselves as capable individuals who use their gifts and talents for the good of others, armed with the key skills to excel in Middle School and beyond.
PE
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Motor Skill Development: Building fundamental movement, balance, coordination, and an athletic foundation.
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Teamwork & Sportsmanship: Learning cooperation, fair play, and supportive leadership through collaborative games.
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Active Physical Movement: Keeping students energized, active, and engaged through a variety of fun sports and activities.
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Lifelong Healthy Habits: Instilling positive attitudes toward physical health, personal fitness, and wellness.
World Languages
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Early Spanish Immersion: Lower School introduces foundational Spanish through interactive, age-appropriate exploration.
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Middle School Language Discovery: 5th and 6th graders explore Spanish, French, and Latin to discover their interests before choosing a focus.
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High School Credit Pathway: Students complete High School Level 1 (Spanish, French, or Latin) spread across their 7th and 8th grade years.
Music and Chorus
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Active, Hands-On Music Making: Engaging lessons focused on singing, movement, and interactive music-making.
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Early Music Literacy (Pre-K+): Building core skills early with rhythm, pitch, note reading, and instrument exploration starting in Pre-K.
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Famous Composers & Works: Discovering legendary composers, musical styles, and timeless masterpieces.
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4th Grade Recorder Unit: Introducing woodwind fundamentals, hand coordination, and melody playing through the recorder.
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Stage-Ready Performances: Year-round preparation for exciting live performances and school showcases.
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4th Grade Chorus (Spring Semester): An exciting second-semester vocal ensemble experience tailored for 4th graders.
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Middle School Chorus Path: Seamless transition into Middle School Chorus for students who want to take their singing further.
Art
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Explore Diverse Media: Hands-on experience with painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media.
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Master the Fundamentals: Build confidence in core artistic techniques, color theory, and composition.
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Discover Art History: Draw inspiration from famous artists, iconic movements, and masterpieces across history.
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Connect with the Community: Share creativity through public art initiatives and local community projects.
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Year-End Student Exhibition: Celebrate every student’s creative journey with a celebratory final showcase.
Band
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Open to Grades 3–8: Welcoming young musicians from 3rd through 8th grade to join the band community.
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Tailored for All Skill Levels: Beginner, intermediate, and advanced ensembles that meet every student where they are.
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Stage-Ready Performances: Multiple exciting concerts and school showcases throughout the academic year.
Imagination Lab
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Hands-On Problem Solving: A vibrant Maker Space where students turn big ideas into real-world creations through trial, error, and critical thinking.
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Robotics & Early Coding: Building digital literacy early through interactive coding games, logic challenges, and programmable robots.
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Building & Engineering: Designing, prototyping, and testing physical structures using structural and engineering principles.
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Cutting-Edge Tech Tools: Hands-on access to modern equipment including 3D printers, educational robots, iPads, and specialized design software.
Science Lab
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Hands-On Science Experiments: Bringing concepts to life through exciting, interactive lab experiments and active testing.
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Scientific Principles in Action: Connecting classroom theory to the real world so students see how and why science works.
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Curiosity & Discovery: Fostering a spirit of wonder where student questions drive observation, prediction, and discovery.
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Broad STEM Topics: Exploring core domains like forces and motion, astronomy, plant and animal biology, and Earth science.
