Lower School Philosophy Recognized in 1988 by the United States Department of Education as an Exemplary Private Elementary School, our Lower School is a community of happy, capable and hardworking boys and girls. Students are recognized for their achievements in the classroom and for their contributions to the quality and success of our school as Student Council officers and room representatives, class officers, Safety Patrol members, library aides, hosts to class day visitor, and managers of the Student Store. The experience of changing classrooms and being taught academic subjects by more than one teacher is introduced in grade 4 and gradually extended in grades 5 and 6. However, students in these intermediate grades continue to move with their own classmates and receive guidance from and maintain close contact with their own homeroom teachers. Our commitment to certain traditional standards and practices promotes the secure and stable environment we enjoy.
Students wear attractive, neat uniforms that build pride in their school community.
Teachers give regular homework assignments to reinforce classroom instruction and to develop responsibility and the ability to budget time wisely. In grades 3-6, all students are required to keep these assignments in their planbooks. In grades 4-6 regular afternoon periods are set aside to provide students with time for supervised study, private and small group lessons in the arts, or participation in musical groups, such as handbells, choir, and band. All teachers provide at least two extra-help sessions each week after the class day ends. Development of character, manners and a strong set of values is another commitment in Lower School.