Lower School
The lower school of St. Stephen’s ranges from eighteen months, the orientation program, to twelve years, upper elementary. The lower school is designed to focus on developing a student’s overall comprehension of independence. In addition, these programs teach students to bestow respect towards others.
The beginning stages of the lower school, such as the primary and orientation programs, focus on developing a student's social, motor, and language skills. In addition, the lower school focuses on building the student’s confidence level through means of encouragement; the students are encouraged to explore their surroundings, attempt new challenges, and work at a pace with materials of their choosing.
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