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McKelvey Lower School
3 East 76th Street
This is where it all begins. A child's introduction to formal education is
a pivotal time, one that should provide a positive experience and foster
a lifetime love of learning. The engaging atmosphere of the Hewitt Lower School
sets the stage for each child's period of discovery.
As each young girl builds fundamental skills in reading, writing, mathematics,
science and social studies, she also develops as an independent thinker and
learns to work effectively in groups. Small class sizes, flexible student
grouping and ideal teacher-student ratios help create insightful programs
relevant to her emerging strengths and interests.
The boundless enthusiasm of the children at this level is more than met by the
teachers at Hewitt. Looking for ways to help personalize the education process,
faculty members carefully monitor the growth of each student using observation
methods, written assignments and class work, as well as formal and informal
assessments.
Learning in the Lower School
Reading and Writing
Emphasis at this level is placed on the process of becoming independent readers
and writers; decoding and comprehension skills are incorporated into all activities. Our
goals are to encourage a love of reading and an appreciation of literature as
each girl gains the ability to express her ideas clearly in both oral and
written forms of communication.
Mathematics
Young minds explore and apply
mathematical concepts using hands-on materials, real-life activities, and daily drills. As children acquire a sense of numbers, mastering math
facts and basic operations, they also develop the problem solving and reasoning
skills necessary for higher mathematics.
Social Studies
The world is a large and amazing place. Our goal is to provide each child with
an expanded view of it through a thematic, increasingly complex seriesof topics
ranging from the local neighborhood to New York City. Engaging in active investigation
and analytical thinking, each child has opportunities to present her perspective
in stories, poems, artwork, research reports and computer-based projects.
Science
At a time when a child's curiosity is at its peak, the study of science is in
place to excite and stimulate. Each area of study builds a knowledge base and
develops the critical thinking skills of observation, prediction, interpreting
data and communicating findings. Girls explore topics in earth, life, and physical science every year.
Foreign Language
All students are introduced to French and Spanish with
emphasis on oral expression and comprehension. From classroom conversation,
interactive games, singing songs and listening to stories and tapes, the children
gain an understanding of basic French and Spanish vocabulary and syntax.
Hewitt Afternoon is an optional program of supervised fun beginning daily at
3:15 p.m. and featuring a variety of extracurricular activities. Typical offerings include Mini Chefs, Mandarin, Art Majors, Soccer, Show Stoppers and Around the World.
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