Lower School
Lifelong Learner
Lower School at CBA is relational and engaging. We focus on relationships before the school year begins with teacher home visits. This emphasis continues with Community Circle in the classroom, mentoring between older and younger students through Bobcat Buddies, and collaborative work with peers.
Each of these fosters a nurturing environment for learning. Teachers engage students through hands-on experiences—connecting national standards with real-world applications. Learning like this is meaningful and fun.
Hands-on Experience
Kindergarden Field Study
Kindergarten students explored forces and motion through hands-on investigation. On a field study, they tested how the same objects moved on turf and on ice. Students made predictions, observed results, and talked about what they noticed. They learned that different surfaces change how objects move. It was a cool way to learn about friction and motion, and a strong start in science.
Science Takes Root
Third graders don’t just learn about plants—they grow them. As part of their science studies, students explored plant life cycles by planting seeds and caring for them each day. They observed growth, recorded changes, and built models to explain what plants need to thrive. This hands-on work brought science to life.
Administration
Mary Liford
Lower School Principal
Kim Headrick
Lower School Counselor
Arielle Kennedy
Curriculum Specialist
Rebecca Burchfield
Administrative Assistant
Going Deeper
Another way we make learning more meaningful is through presentations. When students present their learning, it provides another way to reinforce what they’ve learned. When you walk into a classroom at CBA, a student ambassador will greet you and give an impromptu presentation on what they’re learning. Students also make presentations to the whole school each quarter at Family Gathering. These experiences help students learn more, build leadership skills, and become confident public speakers.
