At Cornerstone, our Lower School students are immersed in a hands-on, engaging learning environment grounded in a biblical worldview that encourages curiosity, creativity, and meaningful connections. Through partnership with parents, our teachers nurture the whole child while building a strong academic and spiritual foundation that challenges students to grow and helps them discover God’s world with confidence and purpose.

• Biblically integrated learning- faith and biblical truth woven throughout the curriculum and school day
• Science-of-Reading-aligned literacy instruction led by Orton-Gillingham-trained teachers
• Phonics-based literacy instruction with a systematic approach to reading, writing, and communication
• Hands-on, problem-solving math instruction that builds both conceptual understanding and confidence
• Small-group and differentiated instruction designed to meet students where they are and challenge them to grow
• Daily enrichment opportunities, including Art, Music, Spanish, Technology, Library, and Physical Education
• Weekly Chapel and daily devotional and prayer time
• Grade-level service opportunities that help students put their faith into action
• Leadership development beginning in the earliest grades through The Cornerstone Way, service, responsibility, and relationships
• Meaningful cross-grade relationships that allow younger students to learn from and connect with older student role models
• Strong school-family partnership centered on knowing, loving, and challenging each child
• Daily recess for all Lower School students