Our commitment to certain traditional standards and practices promotes the secure and stable environment we enjoy. Students wear attractive, neat uniforms that build pride in their school community. Teachers give regular homework assignments to reinforce classroom instruction and to develop responsibility and the ability to budget time wisely. In grades 3-6, all students are required to keep these assignments in their planbooks. In grades 4-6 regular afternoon periods are set aside to provide students with time for supervised study, private and small group lessons in the arts, or participation in musical groups, such as handbells, choir, and band.
All teachers provide at least two extra-help sessions each week after the class day ends.
Development of character, manners and a strong set of values is another commitment in Lower School. Homeroom time each day includes a morning lesson identical for all children. Having all students pursue the same goals in character development at the same time enables students to assist each other with their growth in this area, heightens its importance to students, and creates a common bond among all grade levels. Values assemblies further strengthen moral development as speakers and professional theatre troupes convey lessons about responsible behavior. Participation in community service projects is another method used to prepare students for responsible citizenship in our world.