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Academics
Academic Divisions (JK-12)
Lower School
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A PATHWAY
of unlimited possibilities
Lower School life is rich in discovery, as children learn about themselves and the world. At Steward, our small classes and dedicated, nurturing teachers ensure that Lower Schoolers become confident learners and caring, empathetic youngsters.
Each grade-level curriculum within the Lower School is thoughtfully designed by experts.
Reading and writing are front and center, with instruction designed in units of study that can be tailored to students’ literary skills. The enVision math curriculum (grades K-5) helps students build skills, problem-solve, and develop a strong number sense. Lower Schoolers also engage in history studies, economics lessons, and geography lessons, with cross-curricular lessons that integrate social studies, language arts, and math.
Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum includes interactive lessons (including in the Bryan Innovation Lab and its surrounding gardens). Steward’s young engineering students learn about the design- and systems-thinking processes through hands-on projects, some of which give them opportunities to team up with upperclassmen.
The Lower School core academic content is complemented by “specials”: classes in Spanish, engineering, art, music, theatre, character education, library, physical education, and computational thinking.
We know that in small classes with a high degree of personal attention, students can be introduced to a broad spectrum of content at a young age. In the process of gaining skills, our students learn to ask questions, apply reason to their problem-solving, and think critically about their learning.
As a Lower Schooler, your child will explore the wonders of reading and mathematics and learn how to navigate challenges — all within a caring community. Just as important, they will make friends and discover the joys of stewardship.
View the Lower School curriculum summary for more information about academics in the Lower School.
View the Lower School curriculum summary for more information about academics in the Lower School.
Tour the Lower School!
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Activities
The Lower School incorporates many exciting festivities and traditions through the year including:- Beach Day
- Lower School Spirit Night
- Fall Carnival
- Field Day
- Fifth-Grade Leadership Program
- Grandparents and Special Friends Day
- Winter Program
- Oratorical Program
- Student Talent Night
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Facilities
Dixon Hall houses the Lower School with 19 classrooms, a library, the Innovation Station, staff offices, tutoring areas, nurse’s clinic, and the offices of the Center for the Advancement of Learning. In addition to Dixon Hall, the Lower School students use the Athletic Center and the Cramer Center for the Arts on a daily basis. These state-of-the-art facilities enhance our programs and offer more opportunities for deep curricular connections.
Highlights of Dixon Hall include:- Administrative Wing: The primary entrance for the Lower School houses offices for the Director of Lower School, the academic dean, and the division assistant
- 19 classrooms each equipped with ViewSonic boards, document cameras, and iPads
- Innovation Station: A dedicated space, complete with a full kitchen, for hands-on projects, maker space activities, and computational thinking classes for all Lower School students
- Library: A warm and welcoming facility with capacity for 15,000 volumes
- Charlotte’s Corner: A special reading nook, honoring former Lower School Director Weezie Wiltshire
Lower School News
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Standout Spartan: Jameson Wartella '34
Spartan excels in ninja-warrior-style competition -
Steward Insights: Empowering Students Through Balanced Learning
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Classroom Happenings: Grade 5 Science Fair
Experiments spark curiosity and new ways of thinking
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