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Lower School

Igniting a Love of Learning

When you walk into Lake Highland’s Lower School classrooms, you will witness children discovering new concepts, collaborating, and problem-solving with hands-on activities. Alongside igniting a love of learning, we embrace and celebrate each student’s unique talents, interests, and abilities by fostering the innovative spirit of every child.

Core Curriculum

Language Arts

We work diligently to guide young Highlanders in developing a lifelong love of reading and writing. Our engaging and balanced approach blends the instruction of word study, comprehension strategies, and fluency through whole and small group instruction and independent reading. We challenge our students to construct meaning through their reading and to be able to communicate effectively through their writing.

LS Language arts student

Science

Beginning in PreK, our science curriculum is designed to spark scientific thinking, curiosity, and exploration through inquiry-based learning. The scientific method is practiced at each grade level during student-centered activities and labs. The science faculty fosters in each student an understanding of and appreciation for the natural world and their unique place in it.

Science student

Mathematics

Problem-solving is at the core of every math question. Students develop a strong foundation of key skills and concepts through sequential engagement with concrete models, pictorial representations, and abstract symbols.

In the intermediate grades, students are placed according to ability and achievement. In sixth grade, an additional level, Pre-Algebra Honors, is offered to qualified students.
 

Math Student and teacher

Social Studies

Patriotism is one of our mission pillars, and the Lower School social studies curriculum encourages our students to recognize their roles as responsible citizens in a culturally diverse and democratic society. The progression of study allows our youngest students to understand themselves, their families, and their communities.

As knowledge expands, history and government are discussed at the state, national, and global levels to gain an understanding of the perspectives of others, both past and present, and analyze events, decisions, and results.
 

Social Studies students

World Languages

Students in prekindergarten through third grade build a foundation in the Spanish program covering topics such as colors, numbers, and family. From fourth to sixth grade, students are exposed to diverse Spanish-speaking countries, exploring landmarks, geography, leaders, celebrations, traditions, and interesting facts. The goal of our Spanish program is for students to acquire early proficiency in listening, speaking, and writing, thus forming the basis for more advanced foreign language study.

Language students

Physical Education

The physical education program at LHP nurtures physical, social, and emotional development. Movement-based instruction develops a student’s ability to work cooperatively with others while instilling a positive view of fitness and physical activities.

physical education students

Enriching Education

In addition to the core curriculum, Lake Highland provides engaging and enriching co-curricular experiences to broaden creativity and spark interest in various subjects. Each student's developing interests are fostered by our wide range of Lower School enrichment classes, including:

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Innovation in Education

The Innovation Institute offers immersive programs and resources that provide a stimulating academic environment and extraordinary experiences.

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School is awesome! LHP is so fun because you get to learn, and everyone is kind. I love my LHP friends so much! Ishi
Class of 2036

Schedule a Tour of Lower School

Contact one of our admission specialists for a personal tour of our Lower School campus. Call 407-206-1900 ext. 1 today!

Brooke Adams

Admission Specialist
Grades 2-6
Financial Aid
SEVIS

badams@lhps.org
407-206-1900 x3324

Megan Ince

Admission Specialist
Grades PK-1
mince@lhps.org
407-206-1900 x3325