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Lower School

Lower School

where resilient young thinkers and doers grow!

What if morning routines were easy because of children’s excitement to get to school? What if lessons came alive through teachers who felt their mission was to know, love and challenge each child? What if growth was measured in perseverance, confidence and independence rather than rote tests? Enroll with 53 other families for five magical years shaped by 25 outstanding professionals at Presbyterian School! Schedule a visit to experience the PS difference.

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specialists available to students

In addition to their classroom teachers, Lower School students benefit from a variety of specialists in Art, Chapel, PE, Learning Commons, Music, Science, and Think.Make.Talk every week.

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teacher to student ratio

Our low teacher to student ratio supports small classes that are more "high-touch" ensuring that our culture of intimate challenge and confidence in every child characterizes each family's experience.

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Think. Make. Talk. hours per year

All students benefit from designated time to THINK deeply about problems, ideas, and research; creatively MAKE real-world applications out of their thinking; and TALK about what they've made.

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minutes of PE and Recess daily

We strive to achieve the optimum blend of work and play, sport and art, in order to develop the academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional foundations  in each child.

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interactive museums 

Each grade participates in and hosts a signature interactive "museum" event unique to their grade. Student research and inquiry lead to experiential learning and thoughtful rehearsal produces a polished performance. 

Art Exhibit Installation

curated by our students at Glassell

Love

great lower school stories begin here

Learn

be you, be brilliant

Early Childhood

 

What if play and imagination were the most valuable players in every school day? Experience learning in PK3, PK4 and Kindergarten with teachers who dream and children who delight in the boundless potential of each day. 

Lower School

 

What if your child learned and gained perseverance through problem solving? What if your child grew more independent and confident while doing so? Experience Confidence in every Child, 1st-5th grade.

Middle School

 

Relish the middle school experience at Presbyterian School where reflection, exploration, fortitude and celebration - and gracious adults - guide 6th-8th grade students toward great thinking and practical leadership.

Faith at Work

 

What if the fear of David facing Goliath for the first time came alive as you put on David's shoes? What if your childlike faith grew to move mountains? See the Spirit of God at work in acts of faith and kindness.

Fine Arts

 

What if your God-given gifts were mined, sending you forth with a greater knowledge of who you are meant to be? Work together with invested teachers and friends in a culture that honors and invites artistic pursuit.

Athletics

 

What if physical training made me stronger spiritually, mentally and emotionally? Dare to join one of our 35 Presbyterian School sports teams and become a Panther who strives for the greatest rewards.