Private Elementary Schools In Gwinnett County

Creating the joy of learning through experiences, opportunities, and relationships.

In our Lower School, students build critical academic foundations in an atmosphere of joyful discovery.

Our intentional and step-wise STEAM-infused curriculum helps students master the essentials of reading and mathematics while developing critical thinking skills in a classroom supported by the best of educational technology. In addition to national and state standards, which provide a starting point for the comprehensive lower school curriculum, specific GAC standards are included in the curriculum to ensure our students are well prepared to take advantage of the advanced learning opportunities we have to offer.

The learning environment extends far beyond the classroom to our environmental learning center where students can observe nature, test scientific principles, and make hands-on connections between academic ideas and the living world. As they nurture plants that grow and blossom, care for chickens in our on-site chicken coop, and consider how to market the eggs, students tackle real-world challenges, collaboratively developing insightful solutions. They head to Middle School as scholars well-prepared for deep inquiry and meaningful project work.

Learning, Collaboration, Faith

Learning

The Lower School asks students to experiment, to be hands-on, and to be active and entrepreneurial in their learning. Outdoor and indoor environments expand student interest, confidence, and learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Faith

Lower School encourages students to be confident in who God created them to be. Teachers integrate faith into learning, and emphasize the importance of caring for others. Students engage in service projects, participate in chapel daily, and develop leadership skills by leading chapel throughout the year.
Collaboration

Collaboration happens throughout elementary years as students imagine and experience "out of the box learning”. Technology is used to showcase student iMovie, Comic Life, and Storykit creations.
STEAM in Elementary

Before students learn the complex world of advanced biochemistry, they are interacting with the processes in real-world applications. Through the Nasmyth Environmental Center, elementary students manage agriculture in the production of chickens, gardens, food forests, composting, aquaponics and more.
SPARK

This constantly evolving course serves to enhance students technical, engineering, and communication skills. Students learn media creation and are taught how to become responsible digital citizens. They are challenged to think critically and design solutions through the use of different coding programs, 3D printing designs, strategies for research, and various hands on tools.