A Letter From the Lower School Principal Kinkaid's lower school serves students from prekindergarten through grade four. Children are actively engaged in projects as they study areas of interest in depth. Literacy and mathematical thinking are developed through formal lessons as well as experiential opportunities.
Primary grades focus on expanding student's use of learning strategies in all subject areas.
An integrated, thematic approach to curriculum enhances continuity of learning and helps students make connections among and between the disciplines. Intermediate students build upon their language art skills as they conduct research on topics related to the curriculum as well as those of personal interest. Thematic units provide the structure for a wide range of reading and activities that encourage unique students products and projects. Students in kindergarten through fourth grade learn mathematics through the Everyday Mathematics program. Science concepts are integrated into the curriculum and in grades one through four laboratory experiences are provided by a specialist.