One of the hallmarks of Country Day is our whole child approach to education. When you visit our Lower School, you will instantly feel the happy buzz that permeates every corner of campus, from students skipping their way to Morning Meeting, to wrapping up their day in Closing Circle. We strive to mold well rounded community members who live up to their fullest potential...
Lower School
When you arrive on our Lower School campus, the beautiful energy and contagious curiosity of our youngest students envelopes you. The warm, inviting environment extends beyond our light-filled classrooms, and into the fabric of who our students are and are becoming.
Lower School is where expert, creative, and loving teachers help children build a solid and deep foundation of skills in critical reading, logical reasoning, careful observation, and the ability to share their learning with others in speech, writing, and the arts.
Learning is invigorating with hands-on, active learning projects and experiences. We live our learning as much as possible, immersing ourselves in a rich curriculum of integrated units of study. We never turn down an opportunity to walk a mile or more in the shoes of those who came before us, broadening our outlooks, and viewing history's events through multiple perspectives, staying true to our mission.
All the subject areas we teach are really just the vehicles through which we are building impactful people with generous and compassionate hearts, inquisitive and interested intellects, and healthy and active bodies. We help young people find and use their voices to express their ideas, share their opinions, and thoughtfully and respectfully work with others.
A daily schedule of core subjects in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies is complemented by enrichment classes in world languages, art, Music & Movement, P.E., and library studies. Experiential learning beyond our classrooms through field trips, community service and trips to the school garden also enhances the curriculum.
Spotlight on Science!
Seventh grade life science students raised Chinook Salmon from eggs and watched the eggs hatch and grow into little fry. Students created a salmon life cycle story book to share with 1st graders as they learned about the river. It's incredible to share knowledge and stories across our Lower and Middle School programs, and a highlight of what it means to be a student at Country Day!
