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The Pre/Lower School experience at Athens Academy is an exciting time in the life of a child. As children learn to navigate their world during these formative years, our program seeks to provide a safe learning environment which emphasizes the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth of each child. The rich and engaging curriculum provides learning opportunities and activities for students to become independent, self-confident learners.
Pre/Lower School students develop a solid foundation in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Instruction in Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, and Technology, as well as individual and class projects further motivate and stimulate the students. The curriculum incorporates creative activities including musical performances, a series of developmentally appropriate activities, blending skill-building, motor development, problem solving, and reasoning skills. Recess is also very important as we teach informal social skills and seek to cultivate a balance between hard work and play.
The home/school partnership is an integral part of the Pre/Lower School experience. By working together, teachers and families are better able to focus on individual strengths and needs of children at each stage of their growth and development. The home and school work together to build upon the natural curiosity of children and instill a life-long love of learning.