The Lower School program encourages children to explore their world, challenges them to think critically, promotes creativity and strives for continuous growth in an environment in which they experience the excitement of learning. The goal is to help children become independent, life-long learners. LS classrooms are characterized by a stimulating, caring and relaxed atmosphere.
Students learn through concrete experiences.
They learn to deal with their feelings, become responsible, make decisions and gradually become independent. Young children learn best when they see the connections between subjects and when their work directly relates to their own lives. This has prompted the LS to integrate the school day as much as possible, a structure which minimizes the distinctions among various content areas. The specialist program is rich and endeavors to provide for a wide variety of multiple intelligence experiences. Art, PE, music, drama, and Italian are scheduled regularly and many opportunities to participate in enjoyable leisure activities are included in our Lower School After-School Program.