The Lower School curriculum is reviewed each year to insure that students are provided with a solid foundation in proven programs. It incorporates a research-based reading/language arts program in the primary grades supplemented with leveled readers to created excitement and enthusiasm for reading. As students move to the upper elementary grades, novels are utilized to foster a love of literature and to guide students in not only basic grammar, spelling and writing skills but also in higher order thinking processes as well.

The Everyday Mathematics program incorporates mathematical processes as a part of everyday work and play in a way that fosters the development of mathematical intuition and understanding. A problem-solving approach in everyday situations is used to develop critical thinking skills.

The social studies curriculum in the Lower School helps students understand and experience not only history, geography, economics, cultures and social science of the world, but also their importance in our world as well.

Science is studied as both a process and as a product. The process results in a product, which can be applied to daily life. Knowledge of the universe is gained as the result of scientific activity. Opportunities are provided for students to experience and learn manipulative skills of increasing complexity, accuracy and precision while increasing their knowledge.
In addition to these four core academic areas, students receive regular instruction in the fine arts, foreign language, physical education, computer and keyboarding, and library skills.

Regular cultural enrichment programs are provided and field trips are coordinated to supplement instruction in the classroom.
Please see further information below for specifics at each grade level.

Use Scope and Sequence chart for specifics on the curriculum.