Lower School is where it all begins. This is where young children make their first connection to the joy of learning.

Talented and dedicated teachers in a positive and nurturing learning environment guide Lower School students in developing confidence, self-discipline, academic achievement, and responsibility. Our rigorous curriculum develops mastery of fundamental skills and critical thinking, stimulates creativity through music and art, features foreign language, and offers the tools of technology.

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Outstanding Faculty

We have teacher assistants in every classroom through 1st grade. The Lower School student to teacher ratio is 8:1. Each teacher has at least a 4-year degree and is certified in his/her field.

Enrichment Classes

A variety of enrichment classes are offered in the Lower School to aid in preparing our students’ social and creative potential as well as helping them gain a global perspective. HA has full-time enrichment teachers in library, computer, foreign language, art, music, character education, and physical education.