LOWER SCHOOL
A solid foundation in social and academic skills is the goal of the lower school. Academic success gives children the willingness to try more difficult learning tasks in the years ahead. The ability to respect oneself, to get along with peers and adults, and to have confidence in one’s abilities is critical in these young years. Young children need opportunities to experience success, not only as learners, but also as people.
OUR CHILDREN
The lower school serves children ages 6 through 11, although older children may remain in the lower school if it is socially or academically appropriate. A wide variety of abilities are served in our individualized program, from cognitively delayed to gifted. The programs include students who are learning disabled, autistic, have other health impairments, or are multi-disabled. In each case, the child’s strengths are emphasized while needs are addressed.
OUR STAFF
The lower school team is staffed at a 3:1 pupil/staff ratio. A social worker or psychologist is assigned to the team. Occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech and language therapists are also available as resources to staff, as well as to provide direct services as necessary to meet the students’ needs
