Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Elementary School Grades

Yorkshire Academy’s Lower Elementary School Age Classes

Sending your kids off to lower elementary school can be an exciting but nerve-wracking time. You likely have questions about Yorkshire Academy’s curriculum for lower elementary, and we’re here to make sure you’re informed and at ease. Our private school in Houston, TX, has been helping young students build a solid academic foundation for more than 37 years. We’ve provided some answers to your most frequently asked questions about lower elementary school grades, so check them out and contact us if you have any additional questions.

1. What is the age range for lower elementary school?

Our lower elementary school program is for children in Kindergarten through Second Grade. Lower elementary school grades include kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. After that, they will attend our upper elementary school, which goes through the 5th grade. Students can start attending Yorkshire Academy at just 18 months old, and we offer early childhood education programs, preschool, and pre-kindergarten for our younger students to grow and develop with us.

2. What is a typical day at Yorkshire Academy Like?

Every day offers different learning opportunities, but we do provide a consistent experience for your children to learn and thrive. During the week, your child will have many educational and enrichment opportunities to combine learning and fun. They’ll enjoy a safe, secure, and challenging environment with a low teacher-to-student ratio. Students will learn in multiple environments, including our outdoor learning center, and will participate in our accelerated academic curriculum as well as engaging in music, art, Spanish, computer technology, library, Social Emotional Learning, and physical education. Our special events include field trips, academic competitions, our big spring musical, youth Olympics, and our Thanksgiving and Christmas plays, just to name a few.

3. Will my student be challenged academically?

Yes, they will. Lower elementary school age is the right time to challenge students a little more, so they’ll succeed in upper elementary, high school, college, and their careers. While your student will be challenged, we also strive to make learning lively through events like the PSIA Academic Competition, Polar Express/PJ Day/ math night, 100 Day Dress-Up Celebration, and a science fair. Children will develop a strong basis in the foundations of science, math, language, and more. We welcome and encourage parental involvement and have parent/teacher conferences three times a year so that you can meet with your child’s teachers face-to-face to discuss their progress. We also keep you informed with weekly and monthly updates. Students will also have plenty of opportunities to develop and showcase their skills and talents with events such as our annual spring musical, holiday shows, field day, and talent show.

4. What is the curriculum like?

At Yorkshire Academy, our curriculum is constantly reviewed to ensure students receive the most up-to-date options available, while maintaining the best of what we know is tried and true.  We focus on important subjects like math, language, science, social studies, computer technology, Social Emotional Learning, Spanish, library, music and art, and physical fitness/health in our lessons for lower elementary. Our strong focus on academics doesn’t mean that your child won’t enjoy attending Yorkshire Academy because we balance it out with enjoyable enrichment opportunities that also help your kids learn even though they might not realize it at the time. We use a blend of Saxon Math, Go Math!, Greg Tang Math, and other resources to create a specialized math program that builds a strong foundation of number sense and a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics.  We utilize a variety of language programs, including Pearson Reading Street, and Zaner-Bloser Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics to teach concepts like creative writing, phonics, verbal expression, and more. All students attend Spanish courses starting at three years old. We help all our students learn to love science with hands-on activities. Your students will learn how to use a computer starting at four years old. Students will also participate in library activities, musical productions, and age-appropriate activities for exercising the body and mind. We invite you to learn more about each area of our curriculum for lower elementary.

5. What are the hours for lower elementary school?

If you have a child in our lower elementary school, they should arrive between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. for class that begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Your student will be dismissed between 2:45 and 3:00 p.m. We also have before- and after-school care available to you.

6. Why should our family choose Yorkshire Academy?

Here at Yorkshire Academy, we provide the resources your child needs to succeed in our lower elementary school. We provide a secure and nurturing environment with our small class size and low teacher-to-student ratio. Our private school helps children develop a passion for learning at an early age, and our enrichment programs are top-notch. We’ve been called the West Houston Jewel and the little school making a big impact, and, of course, are fully accredited. Contact us today to learn more or get your child enrolled at Yorkshire Academy in Houston, TX.