The Lower School at a Glance

• Faculty/student ratio: 1:7; Average faculty experience: 18 years
• Language Arts: Literature-based program with focus on governing rules, phonics, vocabulary, writers workshop, dictionary skills, multiple meanings, drawing conclusions and inferences, grammar, and comprehension. Literacy coach is available for additional focus.
• Math: Ten Strategies for Problem Solving Program; Additional math enrichment specialist for extra focus; Montessori math materials used through grade 3.
• Science: Two science labs, full time science specialist
• Arts: Art studio with kiln, music studio, access to school theater, grade level performances
• Religion, foreign language, keyboarding in computer lab, and physical education round out the curriculum.
• Responsive Classroom Program: Based on the principles of caring, respect and responsibility, the program seeks to develop social skills, including cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy, and self-control