Lower School
Lower school students are invited each day to engage in learning that is situated within God’s Story. Learning is joyful and transformative as students apply their learning in the world as image bearers of Christ participating in kingdom work.
We recognize the building blocks to spiritual formation and the foundation of a biblical worldview begin in the elementary years. Students in first through fifth grades participate in a Christ-centered education designed to help them grow in all areas of life: academically, spiritually, physically, and socially. Nurturing faculty guide students to observe God’s character and handiwork as they think deeply about their learning and how it is situated in God’s Story.
Program Highlights
- Developmentally appropriate academic programs consisting of rigorous academics, interdisciplinary teaching, project based and experiential learning activities engage students in deeper learning.
- Differentiated instruction challenges students at every level of ability to achieve their personal best.
- The Honor Code encourages students to love God and love others, building a strong class and school community.
- Environmental stewardship of dedicated outdoor spaces includes vegetable and butterfly gardens, bluebird trail and bird gardens.
- The 39 acre campus is Certified by the National Wildlife Federation and includes a running stream, koi pond, hardwood forest, meadows and fields suitable for student exploration.
- A school-age playground, gymnasium, chapel, learning commons, and athletic fields provide areas for students to engage in enriching activities.
- Special classes enrich student learning including: HIVE (Hub of Innovation and Exploration), Spanish, music, physical education, library/technology, and art.
- Opportunities abound for students to extend their learning or pursue their area of interests, including: art and Spanish enrichment, makerspace classes, band, instrumental lessons, and after school clubs.
- Grade level field trips extend learning. Trips include visits to community partners, nature centers, museums, and historical sites throughout our region.
- Service learning opportunities are scheduled throughout the year as students are taught to meet real needs for real people embedded throughout the school day.
- Student Support Services are available to meet various learning needs.
Students are encouraged to grow as learners by developing habits of learning that include: curious thinking, gracious communicating,
joy filled collaborating, and courageous designing.
joy filled collaborating, and courageous designing.
Experiencing Christ in all of life and learning is central to a DC education. Our prayer is that through the solid foundation of Christian education, we are equipping our children, even at a young age, to be prepared for a life of impact as global citizens.
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Meet Our Team
Joy Ludwig
Head of Lower School
610-353-6522 x1534
jludwig@dccs.org
Kristen Levis
Assistant Head of Lower School
610-353-6522 x1524
klevis@dccs.org
Stefanie Cinadr
Administrative Assistant, Lower Campus
610-353-6522 x1514
dclower@dccs.org
Trisha Tuttle
Administrative Assistant, Lower Campus
610-353-6522 x1514
dclower@dccs.org