Lower Schoolers wave to Northstar mascot Navi the Gator.

Start with a strong foundation.

The Lower School is dedicated to the belief that each student is an important individual with special gifts and unique abilities. The beginning years of education should mold a student’s academic, social, and emotional view of school. At Northstar, we recognize that a recent diagnosis can be daunting. Northstar values every student as an individual and we are specialists in identifying our students’ strengths. Our teachers recognize how your student learns best and where they need extra support.

Lower School Highlights

  • Student-centered approach that provides a sense of belonging that celebrates their abilities and grows
    their confidence
  • Research-based curriculum including Northstar’s proprietary social skills program developed specifically for our unique student population
  • 8:1 student:teacher ratio ensures your student receives a custom tailored educational approach based on their unique learning style, strengths, and challenges
  • Multi-sensory instruction that recognizes the importance of routines and managing environmental sensory conditions
  • Traditional school experiences beyond instruction, including classroom parties, clubs, field trips, etc, are an integral part of our school experience
  • Along with teachers, each student is assigned a Liaison who serves as an additional level of support and resource for your student and is another point of contact for families regarding internal and external resources.

The Lower School curriculum consists of courses in Mathematics, Social Studies, Technology, Social Skills, Health and Physical Education, Language Arts, Science, and Art.

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Contact us to schedule a tour and find out how Northstar can help your student discover their abilities in school and in the workplace.

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