The Lower School counselor meets with each homeroom class every week. Carefully planned units and class discussion topics help our students better understand themselves identify their motivations and discover effective ways to cope with their emotions. Health and personal hygiene, drug awareness, family life, and handling peer pressure are relevant topics. Strong emphasis is placed on the development of a positive code of behavior that reflects sound values, good manners and a respect for and tolerance of others. Role playing, small group discussions, games, art activities and a wealth of audiovisual and other materials enrich the guidance program.
Individual counseling is available at the request of a student, parent or teacher.
Our music program actively involves all students in interpreting and creating vocal and instrumental music. Specialists introduce students to various types of music and provide a program that encourages increased interest, skills, and appreciation. All students in grades 1-6 receive training in musicianship through the ORFF method as they learn to play a variety of instruments. Their performance skills are demonstrated in programs throughout the year for parents, peers, and community groups. Students attend concerts after studying the works to be performed.