In social studies, students explore the ancient world from early humans to early Chinese dynasties, Egypt, Greece and the rise of Rome. Fourth and fifth graders take field trips to museums, restaurants, bakeries and a Hispanic community center in Houston. The computer lab is equipped with IBM-compatible personal computers for student use that are connected to the internet. All lower schoolers attend computer classes twice a week, and classroom teachers may reserve additional time in the lab. Word processing and keyboard skills are gradually introduced beginning in kindergarten.
All students design and complete a multimedia project over the course of the fourth grade year.
Fourth and fifth graders are introduced to programming and logical sequencing and learn to create and use spreadsheets. The music program in lower school allows students to experience different facets of music, including singing, reading music, music history and theory, and playing different instruments. Art instruction is designed to allow students to gain facility in and understanding of the basic elements of art and principles of design. Wherever possible, art projects, art history instruction and discussions of aesthetic considerations and art criticism are designed to reinforce classroom instruction. All lower school students have physical education classes three times per week.