Lower School (Kindergarten-6th Grade)
In the foundational formative years, our Lower School program focuses on building a strong core while cultivating the joy of learning.
Our lower level program is unique because it includes our 6th graders. Students learn by leading, and our 6th graders purposefully lead our lower level students while also preparing for the transition to the responsibility and difficulty of their 7th and 8th grade classes.
Our K-5 classrooms engage students in mixed grade classes so that students can move easily to and from upper and lower level reading and math groups that fit their ability without having to be pulled out of their classroom. Teams of lead teachers and teacher assistants operate in concert in elementary classrooms 5 days per week so that our student-teacher ratio remains low.
Teachers are keenly aware of the needs of each student and have close relationships with parents to provide the foundation and structure that young students need to thrive and be ready for our upper level program.
Class Schedule
A Days
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays,
8:30am-3:30pm
Classes and Activities
- Bible
- Core subjects
- Art and Music Classes (1x/wk each)
- School-wide Activities
B Days
Mondays and Wednesdays,
8:30am-2:30pm
optional Extended Learning 2:30-3:30pm
Classes and Activities
- Bible
- Core subjects
- PE
- Field Trips typically fall on these days
Subject Areas
In Elementary classrooms, the morning schedule includes Bible, Language Arts, Math, and Literature. Afternoons are given to History and Science.
Music and Art are offered once per week on A Days, and PE is offered once per week on B Days. Recess is after lunch each day. Handwriting and final drafts for younger grades are completed at home.
Assignments are given M-F each week in a written agenda and require a parent signature for completion.
Students are encouraged to work toward goals such as Student of the Month, Honor Roll, and Principal’s List!
Awards to shoot for:
- Honor Roll (A’s and B’s) – by semester
- Principal’s List (All A’s) – by semester
- Academic All Stars (independent preparedness and excellence without prodding) – annual
- Student of the Month (external Fruits of the Spirit) – monthly
- Servant Leader Awards – annual
Subjects covered:
- Bible
- Writing
- Phonics
- Reading
- Math
- Literature and History
- Science
- Handwriting
- Music
- Art
- PE
- Field Trips (internal/external)
