LOWER SCHOOL

Our foundation in the Lower School (grades PK-4) is built on developmentally appropriate practices. The teaching of social and life skills while planting the seeds of a love of learning begins with our youngest Trojans and continues into grades K-4. Our most passionate area of teaching is a School-wide focus on life skills that we believe will predict success for our children and our community at large. Our faculty and staff model thoughtful, intentional examples of how to make a significant difference in the lives of others. Empathy, compassion, respect, integrity, courage, determination, and cooperation are just a few of the values taught and lived out at Trinity Valley School. We believe these values, along with strong academics, will strengthen the hearts and minds of our children. Curriculum steeped in life skills, monthly assemblies celebrating students who exhibit strong character, and fourth-grade student leaders sharing daily with our students their words of inspiration are the bedrocks of our teaching.

SANDY MCNUTT, HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

Structured Time

ACADEMICS, ARTS, PE, SPORTS VS. UNSTRUCTURED TIME

DURING A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY

17% UNSTRUCTURED

Children learn through play. Valuable social and emotional development takes place during free, unstructured playtime. Research proves children are better able to focus and engage in the classroom after a break.

“The importance of the TVS culture cannot be understated - everyone is helping each other to become better versions of themselves. Better students, better teachers, better parents.”

DR. COURTNEY CRAWFORD, LOWER SCHOOL PARENT

“Kindergarten at Trinity Valley is truly magical! It is amazing to watch our young Trojans as they discover math, language, science, and social studies through hands-on play and exploration. My favorite part of teaching Kindergarten is watching my students learn to read and develop a love of learning. Being a part of the Trinity Valley School family is a wonderful experience, and I enjoy helping my students develop relationships that will last a lifetime!”

KATE MONROE, KINDERGARTEN Since 2008