Lower School

Allen Academy's Lower School encompasses students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.  The accelerated academic program integrates curricula that focuses on the foundational skills necessary for continuous intellectual growth and success through inquiry and project-based learning.  Language arts, reading, social studies, mathematics, and science are core subjects.  Lower School students are also instructed in music, art, Spanish, computer education, and physical education.

The lower elementary (K-1) classrooms are self-contained, which provides for the nurturing element so greatly needed at this level.  In grades 2-5, there is more departmentalization of the course load, which prepares students for success at this level and future success in Middle School.

All classes work with the core values of Independence, Adaptability, Integrity, and Vigor.  Lower School teachers focus on nurturing cooperation, empathy, honesty, respect, and responsibility throughout their lessons and during daily interactions.  There is a daily focus on character traits and social skill development.

Not all of our learning takes place in the classroom at Allen Academy.  Lower School students have the opportunity to move and be outside daily.  Each grade level attends physical education every school day for 40 minutes and classes can frequently be found outside for different types of activities.  Social development is an important aspect of our Lower School culture and we ensure our students have approximately 30 minutes of outdoor recess time to learn how to play, practice their social skills, and interact with one another.