• Vowels

    Lower School students search for clues in the hallway during a project.

  • engineering

    Collegiate 3rd Graders collaborate on engineering projects.

  • Fun at Fort Cougar

    Students explore the fun at Fort Cougar.

  • Crayons

    Part of back-to-school excitement includes unpacking new school supplies.

  • Kindergarten Physical Education

    Kindergartners take a break to say "hi" during PE in the courtyard.

  • Classroom pointing to board

    Lower School teachers often gather their students informally to go over class activities.

  • Field Day Water Relay

    Lower School Field Day, held each spring, features water relay races.

  • Ms. Andrews reading to class

    Kindergartners listen to a story in their classroom.
Lower School
"Being a part of so many educational journeys is a blessing. I've learned that every student is unique, extraordinary and exceptional. They don't all learn the same way. One size really does not fit all." 
Catherine Gregory
LS Director of Student Services

LS Academic Services Staff
In the Lower School, specialists and resource teachers work closely with classroom teachers, using a collaborative teaching model in the classroom or in small group sessions. We are dedicated to facilitating students’ understanding of individual strengths and areas of need in a manner that will help students build a positive sense of self-worth, responsibility and self-direction. Students who may need support are identified through an ongoing screening process and through referrals from classroom teachers. Students typically work with the specialists and/or resource teachers several days a week in a small group setting. We also serve on the Student Support Team to help provide appropriate strategies for classroom instruction and/or to determine the need for referrals for testing or outside help.

Math

(Left) Frances Coleman, Lower School Math Specialist, works with a small group of 4th Grade students in Mrs. Villanueva's classroom. They are estimating pennies for our million penny project!

Language Arts

(Right) Emily Oney, Lower School Reading Resource Teacher, takes some time to touch base with a student while reading, to ensure he is utilizing the appropriate reading strategies.
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