Lower School
​KINDERGARTEN-4TH GRADE

​The Lower School at St. Mary’s Prep focuses on building a solid foundation for middle school. Students are provided with an environment that balances the academic, physical, emotional, and creative growth of each child. Primary school classes are built upon a smaller student to teacher ratio. This allows for a more individualized structure to learning. Differentiation is key in ensuring each child’s fullest potential.

The primary grades are balanced with instruction time and various supplemental classes. The key goal in the primary grades is to offer students tools, knowledge, and opportunities in order to build the confidence, curiosity, and love for learning.

Our students are motivated and challenged in all academic areas through Project Based learning. Learning stations and centers are implemented in classrooms to promote a hands-on approach to learning. Rich literature is a springboard to learning where students make connections across the curriculum. Technology at SMP includes SmartBoards, iPads, Dash Robots and Coding Mice. As a STEM school, students are actively engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Students are also introduced to coding and robotics investigations. These investigations allow students to participate in multi-sensory activities which foster opportunities for communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and creative expression. ​

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