Beginning & Lower School Quick Facts
Beginning School (PS & K)
Homerooms
- Preschool student-teacher ratio of 20:2 + 1 TA
- Kindergarten student-teacher ratio of 19:1
- Three teaching assistants support PS and K
- 20 students in PS and 38 students in K
School Day
- 8:20 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Daily recess outdoors
- Bring your own lunch or purchase school lunch
Teachers and Specialists
- Homeroom teachers: literacy, mathematics, social studies
- Specialist teachers: woodshop, music, studio art, wellness, library skills
- Full-time BLS counselor and learning specialist; literacy specialist supports K
Learning Spaces
- Three large homerooms with distinct learning areas and kitchen
- Covered outdoor space and dynamic playground
- Dedicated art studio, woodshop, music classroom, mini-gym, and library
Before and After School Care
- Before care runs from 7:15-8:20 a.m. (included in tuition)
- After care runs from 3:00-6:00 p.m. (additional cost)
Lower School (Grades 1-5)
Homerooms
- Student-teacher ratio of 21:1 plus TA/intern
- 215 students in grades 1-5
School Day
- 8:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
- Daily recess outdoors
- Bring your own lunch or purchase school lunch
Teachers and Specialists
- Homeroom teachers: literacy, mathematics, social studies
- Mandarin and Spanish teachers
- Specialist teachers: art, music, science, wellness, woodshop, technology, library skills
- Full-time counselor, learning and math specialists; literacy specialist supports grades 1-3
- Equity and Inclusion Office
- Small, mixed grades meet with faculty advisors (known as C&Cs)
Learning Spaces
- Two large homerooms with distinct areas for learning activities
- Art studio, music and language classrooms, woodshop, and library
- Dynamic playground, Fir Grove, and orchard
Technology
- Tinkering with Technology class
- One assigned iPad for every student
Before and After School Care
- Before care runs from 7:15-8:10 a.m. (included in tuition)
- After care runs from 3:00-6:00 p.m. (additional cost)