Lower School

LOWER SCHOOLKnown & Loved


The Trinity classroom is a place where children learn about themselves and others. It is also a place where they can be themselves while respecting other people. In this caring school community, students experience the joy and wonder of learning together.

Trinity helps students discover and strengthen their gifts so they can become who God has created them to be. Our teachers recognize the uniqueness of each child and create a classroom atmosphere in which students feel safe and secure. This is done with the help of small class sizes and teacher-student ratios. In TK and kindergarten, classes have 12–14 students, with a dedicated full-time assistant in each. Our first through third grade classes have up to 18 students along with a dedicated full-time assistant. Grades 4–6 remain small, with up to 18 students in each section.

At Trinity, spiritual growth underpins all learning. Mornings begin with welcome and prayer, while classrooms engage in devotions. The Lower School meets weekly for worship, and all-school chapel services occur throughout the year. Alongside regular Bible study and a Christian-faith-professing faculty, these practices are the foundation of spiritual development.


 

  • Sixth Grade

    Trinity School’s sixth grade is unique. It is a program designed specifically to support and challenge sixth graders as they adjust to the initial stages of adolescence. Sixth grade functions as a hinge, connecting Lower School to Middle School and ensuring a smooth transition to seventh grade. It features a special space, pace, and curriculum inherent to the needs of these students.

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  • Transitional Kindergarten: Bridge from Pre-K to K

    Trinity’s TK gives younger five-year-olds a place to learn and grow in a nurturing environment tailored to meet their academic and social needs. The gift of time lets our TK Cubs follow their natural developmental path and grow their readiness skills fostering confidence and a love of learning.  The TK class investigates fascinating topics and participates in a variety of activities at school and in the community. Our curriculum addresses academics while giving necessary attention to the playful side of five-year-olds.

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  • Athletics

    Embrace the benefits of physical activity in Trinity School's Lower School PE, where play and physical activity are part of the learning process.

  • Arts

    Trinity's Lower School Arts Program enriches students with a Classical and Christ-centered education in visual and performing arts.

  • Student Support

    Trinity School provides a tailored support system for Lower School students, emphasizing early intervention in reading and math.

  • Academic

    Discover Trinity School's academic programs rooted in Charlotte Mason's principles, nurturing a child's love for learning and growth in character.

  • Transitional Kindergarten

    Join Trinity's Transitional Kindergarten, where young learners thrive in a nurturing environment designed for their unique developmental stage.