LS Academics

The stimulating academic environment in the Lower School provides solid foundational skill acquisition while developing critical thinking abilities. Unique among elementary independent schools, the Lower School is departmentalized. Children travel to different curriculum centers to learn from teachers who are experts in their fields. Students participate in a rich curricular environment that includes not only reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science, but also art, computers, dance, drama, choral and instrumental music, physical education, world language, and religion.

Course of Study*

Kindergarten Primary (1-2) Middle (3-4) Intermediate (5-6)
Religion Religion Religion Religion
Reading/Language Arts  Reading/Language Arts  Reading/Language Arts  Reading/Language Arts 
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Science Science Science Science
Social Studies Social Studies  Social Studies Social Studies
Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education
Art Art Art Art
Music Music Music Music
Drama Drama Drama Drama
Dance Dance

World Language World Language World Language World Language
Computer Computer Computer Computer
Library Library Library Library


Health Health

*Courses will be taught within the framework of a six day cycle.