St. Mary's Episcopal School - Lower School

St. Mary's Episcopal School - Lower School emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to education, connecting different subjects to promote holistic learning and emotional awareness. The school's educational approach involves experienced teachers collaborating with specialists to bring subjects to life, with a focus on core subjects such as math, language arts, science, and social studies, as well as special subjects that enhance learning and personal growth. The school offers a range of unique programs and features, including art classes, ballet and creative movement classes, a Makerspace for hands-on STEM learning, an arts program that combines ballet with storytelling and improvisation, and a Spanish program that utilizes Total Physical Response (TPR) techniques for immersive language learning. Additionally, the school provides various athletic activities and programs, such as a swim team, lacrosse, cross-country, golf, soccer, basketball, and volleyball, which focus on teamwork, skill development, and physical growth. The school's approach is designed to foster confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth in its students, preparing them for a wide range of future endeavors.