Lower School Curriculum

Our Humanities curriculum centers on grade-level themes and topics - see our linked Curriculum Guide for more information. Students explore both classic and contemporary works, building a layered understanding of each topic. Visual art is woven into every module as a universal form of communication, accessible to even the youngest learners.

Lower School math is problem-based, focused on the development of number sense and habits of mind that build confidence when encountering open-ended problems that demand thinking and communication. Following the Singapore Math methodology, we hold to the belief that students need to understand the way numbers work together before they tackle abstract mathematical concepts. We also believe that the means to mastery must always be based on problem-solving.

Our instructional model employs a storyline approach, featuring a structured sequence of lessons driven by students’ questions that emerge from their interactions with phenomena. See the linked Curriculum Guide for sample units of study for each grade level. 

• Music Performance
• Strings
• Physical Education 
• Swimming 
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Health & Wellness