Recognizing that children learn from experiences beyond the classroom, field trips, a wide variety of on-campus experiences, assemblies and community service offer further educational opportunities for children. The faculty work hard to create an environment where children can grow and have a sense of being part of and belonging to a community that fosters their personal, social, emotional and cognitive growth. This is what the Lower School is all about. Members of the teaching staff, or the administrative staff as well as the Parent Association President are always available to talk to parents about specific concerns or problems. Conference days are scheduled in the fall and spring to give parents an opportunity to meet with their children's teachers.
Parents are also welcome to request a conference at any time during the year.
The notion of homework takes on several meanings in the Lower School because of the range of grades, preschool through five, and the resulting range of educational developmental readiness. Implementation of the concept of homework is accomplished in a developmentally age-appropriate manner. All parents are automatically members of the Parent Association. It supports the school's educational programs and promotes a sense of community through monthly meetings and other events during the year. Parents help as room parents, as volunteers in the library and computer rooms, in the book publishing center and on field trips.