Grades 1-5

In addition to academics, students continue participating in our vibrant performing and visual arts program, as well as in physical education.

In the fourth and fifth grades, we continue to build on the basic foundation that has been laid, while preparing students for the accelerated liberal arts curriculum in Middle and Upper schools.

In preparation for this, we teach students that with greater independence and opportunities, comes greater responsibilities. For instance, in fourth grade and fifth grade, students learn to manage materials and instruction from three different academic core teachers and transition between classrooms.

Also starting in fourth grade, students with excellent academic achievement and conduct for each marking period are recognized in chapel, and included on the Dean’s List or Honor Roll.

By fifth grade, students develop their organizational skills, by employing note-taking techniques and outlines for study and recall.

For more information, please see our Lower School curriculum.