Young minds learn actively. The Lower School’s core program takes a hands-on approach to language, math, science, and social studies and is supplemented by woodworking, music and art, swimming, and physical education.
LEARNING BY DOING.
Lower School is a place of discovery. Young boys learn actively. Lessons – such as writing a persuasive letter to encourage the Lower School head to make a change, making pancakes from scratch, imagining a new breed of mammal, or conducting colonial debates – channel their inherent energy into mastery of language, math, science, and social studies. Children study musical rhythms, paint and draw, and exercise every day.

Our curriculum recognizes the unique needs of young minds and channels their natural energy, curiosity, and exuberance into learning activities at every age. The kindergarten program bridges the pre-school and primary school years, engaging kids in an enriching and age-appropriate academic program that meets their specific developmental and educational needs, and the prep-one class offers a singular transition for those children not quite ready for the rigors of an academically-oriented first grade. The overall Lower School program is challenging, yet warm, friendly, and supportive.