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  Saint Edward's School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Lower School co-curricular program is designed to provide upper elementary students with their first taste of such activities, and to introduce them to a variety of opportunities many of which continue on a more formal scale in the Middle and Upper School.
The Indian River County School District sponsors the league, and competition is open to students from all schools, public and non-public.
The Lower school intramural athletic program provides opportunities in soccer, basketball, and softball and is scheduled at various times during the academic year.
www.steds.org /about/life/lower.asp   (695 words)

  
 GDS | Lower/Middle School Overview
Teachers at the Lower School strive to see the child as both a member of a community and a unique and developing personality.
Lower School students are also introduced to the tools for understanding the fundamentals of social science, including mapping, geography, and research.
By the time students finish the Lower and Middle School program, they should be able to read maps and charts, collect and evaluate evidence, know the difference between primary and secondary sources, recognize the inherent complexity of historical issues, and formulate and substantiate a thesis.
www.gds.org /adm/lms.cfm   (2612 words)

  
 Felmersham and Radwell Lower School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The school was therefore extended in 1869, by the addition of a gallery, to accommodate the increased number of children.
However, in the 1880's the school was still insufficient in size to accommodate the 90-100 children.
In the early days many of the children were kept away from school because the parents could not afford the fees, which were abolished in 1891, or because they were needed to work on the land or in the home.
www.felmersham48.freeserve.co.uk /school.htm   (485 words)

  
 The Bullis School Curriculum
Bullis students start their educational journey in the Lower School where girls and boys in grades three, four, and five explore the world around them in a nurturing, supportive environment.
Teachers in the Lower School don’t think of the day as having “periods.” Rather, they teach subjects in long blocks of time that are appropriate to the subject matter.
The innovative curriculum in the Lower School is integrated across subject areas, incorporating skills in several disciplines.
www.bullis.org /Academics/LowerSchool/index.htm   (107 words)

  
 The American School in London - lower school
The Lower School program encourages children to explore their world, challenges them to think critically, promotes creativity and strives for continuous growth in an environment in which they experience the excitement of learning.
Lower School classrooms are characterized by a stimulating, caring and relaxed atmosphere.
The meaning of world festivals and holidays are explored in the classrooms, and the Lower School assembles regularly to celebrate, appreciate and share the cultural richness in the School.
www.asl.org /lower.htm   (225 words)

  
 Calverton: Lower School
The Lower School community, including teacher, student, and family, focuses on the total development of the child in a values-oriented setting, where each child is encouraged to practice and value such personal qualities as honesty, trust, and mutual respect.
The Lower School recognizes the importance of a working partnership between the School and home, which reinforces the value of the child as an individual and as a member of the Calverton community.
Lower School families are partners in their children’s learning, investing in their children’s future through tuition dollars and volunteerism.
www.calvertonschool.org /sl   (346 words)

  
 SchoolCity - Marin Country Day School
The Lower School at MCDS consists of Kindergarten, first and second grade.
The Lower School program is designed to meet a wide range of developmental needs and abilities.
Lower Schoolers have two periods of music and art each week and 3-4 periods of physical education.
www.mcds.org /schoolcity/ssb/content.cfm?ptc=/0xea798ab65d79d411/0x037a8ab65d79d411/0xf87a8ab65d79d411&si=0&fi=0   (388 words)

  
 Iolani School - Lower School (K-6)
The Lower School is situated at the Diamond Head end of the campus and encompasses the primary (K-3) and elementary (4-6) grades.
Lower School members have performed with students from the Upper School in concerts throughout the world.
However, students identified for misconduct off campus during school hours are subject to the same rules and corrective measures that govern misconduct on campus.
www.iolani.org /loweracad.htm   (1184 words)

  
 Lower School Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Lower School music classes are taught in an interactive format to help create a life-long love and appreciation of music.
Lower school students gain mastery of basic rhythm and vocal skills.
The Lower School Choruses provide an opportunity for the students to develop and use the singing voice properly in a performing ensemble.
www.hies.org /Main/LowerSchoolMusic.asp   (877 words)

  
 Lower Dauphin School District | About Lower Dauphin
The Lower Dauphin School District is made up of five municipalities - the Borough of Hummelstown and the Townships of Conewago, East Hanover, Londonderry and South Hanover.
Lower Dauphin covers close to 90-square miles and is home to 22,545 residents.
Today the Lower Dauphin School District is home to five K-5 neighborhood elementary schools, a middle school (grades 6-8), and a high school (grades 9-12).
www.ldsd.org /5560756413616   (297 words)

  
 Westtown School: Lower School
As you browse our web-site or come to visit our campus, you will see that the Lower School is a place to try new things, to feel safe asking a question, to take a risk.
Each year brings a new artist-in-residence to the Lower School, and student works of art are displayed throughout the building.
Lower School children engage in a physical education program that utilizes a wide range of fields and facilities available to them on the campus, such as a 25-meter swimming pool.
www.westtown.edu /lower/index.shtml   (385 words)

  
 The Walker School :: Lower School
The Lower School faculty firmly believe that education is a cooperative effort among the school, child, and home.
The teachers selected for the Lower School faculty are a special group of educational professionals who are well versed in child development, educational pedagogy, and methods of teaching.
Character Education in the Lower School is a highly visible and cooperative program which is integrated across the curriculum at each grade level and throughout the special areas.
www.thewalkerschool.org /pages/lower_school/index.htm   (782 words)

  
 BFS lower school curriculum
The Social Studies curriculum in the Lower School is premised on a progression of awareness and understanding that gradually expands a child’s view of self and the world.
Children in the Lower School are exposed to the concept of community service through their classroom curriculum as well as through projects organized by the Lower School community service coordinator.
In the Lower School, the purpose of homework is to reinforce skills that are introduced during the school day and to encourage independent thinking and problem solving.
www.brooklynfriends.org /program/lowerschool.html   (2228 words)

  
 Sewickley Academy: Lower School
In Lower School, the emphasis is on developing a joy for learning while becoming proficient in basic skills, continuing to establish good citizenship habits, respect for oneself and others, and pride in one's accomplishments both in and outside the classroom.
Teachers in the Lower School take great care to know each child's learning styles, and guide and nurture their students as they explore their own interests and unique talents.
The objective of the after school program is for the children to stay fit, develop diverse skills, encourage good sportsmanship, learn cooperative tactics, have fun and continue to build relationships with teachers, students and friends.
www.sewickley.org /lowerschool.asp   (621 words)

  
 The American School in London - lower school
The Lower School believes that children ages 4-10 can begin to build an awareness of the importance of service to others.
The Lower School community service program is designed to be developmentally appropriate and of sufficient substance to be meaningful to the children.
With the support and leadership of many Lower School parents, each child is assigned a local needy student for whom carefully selected books, games and school suppliesleisure are purchased.
www.asl.org /lower_c_service.htm   (307 words)

  
 The Banff School
Admission to The Banff School is based on results of entrance exams, and for students in grades K-12, previous school records and recommendations.
No specific type of student is sought; each individual is considered for what he or she is and for what he or she might become.
While the school is prepared to help a student adjust, our school cannot handle a child with a serious problem effectively.
www.banffschool.org /Admissions/lower.html   (403 words)

  
 About The Lower School
The library housed in the Lower School is a collection of fiction and non-fiction books, reference works, periodicals, multi-media materials, and Internet sites appropriate to Lower School scholars.
The Lower School staff is committed to caring for students in all areas of their life.
Whitefield’s Lower School curriculum is a distinctive program balancing the development of foundational skills and the adventure of learning with hands-on exploration and enrichment elements.
www.whitefieldacademy.com /LowerSchoolAboutUs.aspx   (923 words)

  
 Springside School - Academics / Lower School
Beginning in Pre-Kindergarten, faculty embrace the school's philosophy and strive to create an environment in which students are encouraged to play, explore, observe, reflect, discuss, and respond.
Throughout their Lower School journey, which culminates in Grade 4, students are empowered in leadership roles using their strengths as artists, athletes, authors, musicians, scholars, scientists, and community activists.
Lower School teachers balance an active and engaging program with a rigorous academic curriculum, laying the foundation for the challenges of Middle and Upper School.
www.springside.org /home/content.asp?id=1049&zZsec=Academics   (262 words)

  
 Lower School at Bristol Grammar School
For each child who comes to the Lower School we aim to foster a love of learning that will last into adult life.
When they leave here for the Upper School, children are confident, resourceful and ready to take on the challenge of secondary education.
BGS Lower School is a selective, independent day school for pupils aged 7-11.
www.bristolgrammarschool.co.uk /school.php?page_id=5   (127 words)

  
 Beaudesert Lower School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Beaudesert Lower School is situated on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard.
The school was visited by Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools (HMI) in May and October 2002, and in February 2003 to assess the progress it was making to implement its action plan and address the key issues in the inspection report of October 2001.
Throughout the school, there is some good quality artwork which develops the pupils' observational skills and promotes their confidence in using a range of media and working in the style of different artists.
www.ofsted.gov.uk /reports/manreports/1012.htm   (4877 words)

  
 Fredericksburg Academy: Lower School
Our Lower School pre-kindergarten through fifth grade provides a child-centered learning environment full of love and praise, where giving out hugs is as important as teaching a lesson.
Lower School teachers create educational experiences that meet individual needs and help each child realize his or her potential.
Lower School students are encouraged to step out, try new things, and take risks.
www.fredericksburgacademy.org /page.cfm?p=22   (178 words)

  
 The Latin School of Chicago - Academics
One step inside the Lower School tells you that this is a special place.
It is a place where children are treasured, where eager learners are encouraged to take the next step, to ask the next question, and to discover the next truth.
It is also a busy place where children publish their own books, put on plays, host art shows, participate in interscholastic athletics, and work on community service projects, all while building the educational foundation that will prepare them for the rest of their lives.
www.latinschool.org /academics/lower   (160 words)

  
 Gilman School - Admissions - Lower School Admissions
The Lower School consists of grades pre-first through five with the main entry points at the pre-first and first grades.
Boys who will turn five between August 1, 2005, and December 31, 2005, are initially evaluated for pre-first, and boys who turn five prior to August 1 are initially evaluated for first grade for enrollment in the 2006-2007 school year.
Lower School, Stevens Room7:30 PM - 8:00 PM Gilman School
www.gilman.edu /admissions/lowerschooladmissi.asp   (243 words)

  
 Lower School
A Lower School science resource teacher works with children and other teachers to develop the interest and capacity for future science learning.
The classroom is extended by use of Park’s 100-acre campus as a “living laboratory”, where children collect and sort stream bed samples, observe the migration of butterflies and seasonal changes in plant life on nature trails, and collect plankton and water samples from the pond.
While all Lower School students take music twice a week, about 100 students participate in the instrumental music program, taking lessons in a wide variety of instruments and playing in the string or band ensemble.
www.parkschool.net /academics/ls/index.cfm   (1104 words)

  
 Christ Episcopal School: Lower School Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Lower School experience at Christ Episcopal School is dedicated to providing a warm, supportive environment which emphasizes self-esteem and a solid foundation in the basic skills.
The school day is filled with a curriculum which stresses active participation in all phases of a strong academic program.
Christ Episcopal School is committed to recognizing individual potential, fostering the growth of talent and creating a life-long learner in every child.
www.ces-rockville.org /main/lower.html   (204 words)

  
 Lower School - Presbyterian Christian School (PCS)
Elementary school is an exciting introduction to the wonderful world of learning and discovery.
In the early grades students learn to read using a phonics-based curriculum that is energized by a rich variety of both classical and contemporaryliterature.
Lower school students receive a comprehensive education with instruction in Bible, science, social studies, music, art, physical education, computer applications, and library skills.
www.pcsk12.org /visitors/lowerschool.asp   (221 words)

  
 Darlington School
Darlington School, an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school, serves high school-aged boarders and day students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
There are obvious reasons: Darlington's proven track record in preparing students well for college, its serenely beautiful, 500-acre campus, its impressive facilities and wide array of academic, artistic, athletic, and social opportunities.
But more significant are the friendly spirit of the School and its long history of inspiring students to take full advantage of their God-given gifts and to grow intellectually, spiritually, morally, physically, culturally, and socially.
www.darlingtonschool.org   (164 words)

  
 Alexander Dawson School - Academic Life - Lower School
A relationship between the School and local resources - such as museums and experts in various fields - is emphasized.
The Lower School gives each student opportunities to develop self-confidence and worth, respect for others, and a sense of belonging to and being a responsible member of a community outside their own family.
Both formal and informal interactions with other students in the lower school create the opportunity for each child to develop a sense of him/herself as an integral part of a larger group.
www.dawsonschool.org /AcademicLife/LowerSchool.asp   (945 words)

  
 Westtown School -- Lower School -- Service
Every Monday morning at 8:15 Lower School students and faculty gather for a period of silence, announcements, sharing, and song.
Everyone goes over to the gym and, one by one, each class presents their masks and costumes to the whole Lower School the Friday before Halloween.
Lower, Middle, and Upper School students join together to help build an understanding of Dr. Martin Luther King's spirit.
www.westtown.edu /lower/community/events.shtml   (795 words)

  
 BB&N - About BB&N - The Lower School
The BBandN Lower School is often likened to a village of children.
That is the essential spirit which makes the Lower School a wonderful place to teach and learn.
Community is something we all do for each other, and is what makes the Lower School a place for children to stretch, explore, and flourish.
www.bbns.org /ab_lowerschool.htm   (377 words)

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