Lower School - Greensboro Day School | A Private School in North Carolina

The GDS Lower School is a joyful and exciting learning community! Our program encourages natural childhood curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of learning. Every child is unique, and our wonderful teachers get to know each child’s strengths and challenges and help them grow to reach their full potential.

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Get to Know the Lower School

Hear what students and parents have to say about our program

The Lower School serves students in kindergarten and grades 1–4. Our program offers an outstanding academic foundation distinguished by boundless opportunities to explore, lead, serve, create, and connect. Our students are supported by a group of expert and caring teachers who are passionate about nurturing each child’s growth and development.

The Academic Program

The lower school academic program is designed to keep students active and engaged in learning and to help them discover the joys of exploration and discovery. They are supported on this journey by expert teachers who love children and are passionate about discovering and understanding each child’s unique gifts. We are proud to offer differentiated instruction that meets each child where they are and helps them reach their full potential.

Our classroom and specialist teachers are part of an entire ecosystem that nurtures and supports every student at GDS.

The Lower School Community

The Lower School is a joyful and diverse community made up of students from different faiths, cultures, races, and backgrounds. In the Lower School, children are known and their voices matter.

In addition to providing a physically safe and secure learning environment, we also provide a school environment that is socially and emotionally safe. Students learn that they are seen and valued for who they are and that the Lower School is a safe place to challenge themselves and take risks that help them grow.

A Partnership with Families

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Specialist Teachers

In addition to the rich academic experience that children encounter in the classroom every day, they meet regularly with specialist teachers who enrich and extend their academic experience in exciting ways.

Students in grades K–4 have classes exploring Science, Art, Music, Computer Science & Maker Ed, PE, Library, and World Language.

After School Care

Bengal Cub Club offers after-school care for families until 6 p.m. in a safe, supportive environment.

Explore Our Signature Programs

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Bengal Buddies

Building connections between our youngest and oldest Bengals