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Elementary Schools

The Lexington elementary schools provide a comprehensive education which encompasses a core curriculum enhanced by special program offerings. Our overall goal is to help children learn and succeed. Teachers strive to create a stimulating and challenging learning environment that is sensitive to the needs of all students.

Instructional Program

Language arts instruction includes reading, writing, speaking, spelling and listening with an emphasis on connections among the skills. Mathematics instruction emphasizes real-life application and problem-solving skills. Science utilizes an inquiry approach to the study of the natural and physical world as well as practical applications of science and technology. Social Studies instruction examines the interrelationships of people and cultures to historic, geographic and economic environments. The curriculum exceeds Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in its expectations. Arts instruction includes the visual and performing arts; instrumental music is offered beginning in grade four. Physical and health education emphasize physical fitness, motor skills and lifelong habits of healthy living. Spanish is offered beginning in grade three. All aspects of the curriculum make use of information technologies and an extensive media center in each school.

Special Features

Children are given opportunities to assume responsibility for their own education and are guided to develop strong study skills, to use time efficiently and to complete tasks. We value each child’s uniqueness and try to build on his/ her strengths. Parents are our partners in the important job of educating the children of this community. Each school has an active Parent/ Teacher Association that plans special programs, such as talent shows, school fairs, before- or after-school sports, and cultural enrichment programs that tie in to the curriculum. Each school has a School Council that works as an advisory board to the principal. Opportunities are provided for volunteers to work in the schools. Communication between home and school is vital, and newsletters are provided on a regular basis. Fee-based extended day programs are available.