Delphian School

"My oldest son went from not knowing how to read to reading not only words but simple sentences in just two weeks. It brings me great comfort knowing both my boys spend their days in a school where they are loved and appreciated, where their interests and personalities are not only preserved but cultivated."

M.H. Parent

academic program

Lower School students are at the beginning of their education adventure, so we focus on creating an environment that nurtures creativity, curiosity and an interest in learning.

Our students receive quality personal attention, while our curriculum opens a wide world for growing children to explore.

The Lower School curriculum's greatest emphasis is placed on reading, writing and mathematics, with an  introduction to subjects including geography, history, science, foreign languages, music, art, poetry and communication skills.

In addition, the method we use engages students in creative activities that encourage them to explore their surroundings and help them relate what they're learning to their lives.

reading program

A brilliant and fascinating world opens up when you can read. The Lower School reading program aims to bring students into this world and set them on their way to becoming independent, lifelong readers.

We teach reading using an individualized, step-by-step approach and high quality reading materials. We ensure each student gains certainty at every level before moving on to the next step.

Each student will have read over 200 books by the time they have completed the Lower School reading program.

The Lower School reading curriculum includes phonics, spelling and handwriting. Each element supports and contributes to students becoming eager, confident readers who can study the rest of their academic subjects with confidence. 

"When my daughter first started, she was a little bit shy. This feeling fell away from her within a few weeks of starting school at Delphian. Today she is outgoing, loving and, in her words, "a brave girl" when it comes to interacting with children her own age or older kids and adults. "

K.H. Parent

practical program

Lower School students have a natural curiosity to learn about their world and how it works. We encourage this curiosity by giving our students opportunities to observe, examine and participate in their environment and to draw their own conclusions through research projects. 

Daily research assignments give students an opportunity to observe people, things and activities in their environment and learn first-hand about the world around them.

A normal research assignment could include searching the classroom for objects that fit certain adjectives.  On another morning the students might interview others, create a science fair presentation, or go on a class nature walk. This research allows students to explore, discover and determine how things work based on their own observations.