Focus on Basics

Academic basics are the footing upon which an education is built and it is our primary focus in Lower School. Rather than getting caught up in the "latest and greatest" trend for teaching the basics, we have held on to time-tested methods. No "whole language" or "whole math"—reading and math are not guessing games. The Heron Basics™ Programs bring students at Delphi to a high level of competence in the fundamentals of reading and math, as well as writing and spelling. With the basics firmly under their belts, students are able to tackle the rest of their education with greater confidence.