Elementary School (K–4)
Welcome to Our Elementary School!
The Loyola School’s Elementary Program guides students from Kindergarten through 4th grade, building curiosity, creativity, and strong academic foundations that they will carry with them into middle school and beyond. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition, we focus on cura personalis—care for the whole child—supporting intellectual, social-emotional, and spiritual growth while nurturing empathy, compassion, and a commitment to community.
Our Approach
A Caring Environment
We help students feel secure in their first school experiences, building trust and a sense of community.
Whole Child Development
Rooted in the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis or care for the whole person, we support social emotional growth, early academics, fine motor skills, and independence so that each child can thrive in their own way.
Class Sizes
1 teacher to 7 students in Kindergarten; 1 teacher to 14 students in 1st-4th.
Family Partnership
Parents are a vital part of the journey, with teachers communicating progress and milestones along the way.
The Elementary Journey
Our program grows with your child. Each grade builds on the last, creating a seamless path toward confidence, independence, and academic success.
Kindergarten
Students build early literacy skills with Magnetic Reading, a science of reading based approach that is supplemental with exposure to high-quality literature when children can both see themselves and see beyond themselves in the stories. Students develop strong number sense and problem-solving strategies with Singapore Math, and engage with science and social studies through hands-on inquiry. Special area classes include art, music, religion, and Spanish for all grades.
1st Grade
Literacy instruction emphasizes phonics, word study, and comprehension. Students expand math skills, explore the natural world, and learn about civics and geography through collaborative projects.
2nd Grade
Students advance reading fluency and comprehension, work with numbers to 1,000, study fractions, and engage in scientific inquiry and social studies projects that connect learning to the real world.
3rd Grade
Reading expands to include even more nonfiction, math introduces large numbers and geometry, and science and social studies deepen understanding through research, experiments, and presentations.
4th Grade
Students move towards programming to better support upper-elementary students on their transition to middle school. Teachers bring greater depth to the learning and work to enhance study skills and independence while continuing to teach the core subjects.
The Elementary Journey
Our program grows with your child. Each grade builds on the last, creating a seamless path toward confidence, independence, and academic success.
Kindergarten
Students build early literacy skills with Magnetic Reading, a science of reading based approach that is supplemental with exposure to high-quality literature when children can both see themselves and see beyond themselves in the stores. Students develop strong number sense and problem-solving strategies with Singapore Math, and engage with science and social studies through hands-on inquiry. Special area classes include art, music, religion, and Spanish for all grades.
1st Grade
Literacy instruction emphasizes phonics, word study, and comprehension. Students expand math skills, explore the natural world, and learn about civics and geography through collaborative projects.
2nd Grade
Students advance reading fluency and comprehension, work with numbers to 1,000, study fractions, and engage in scientific inquiry and social studies projects that connect learning to the real world.
3rd Grade
Reading expands to include even more nonfiction, math introduces large numbers and geometry, and science and social studies deepen understanding through research, experiments, and presentations.
4th Grade
Students move towards programming to better support upper-elementary students on their transition to middle school. Teachers bring greater depth to the learning and work to enhance study skills and independence while continuing to teach the core subjects.
Curriculum
Across all elementary classrooms, students engage in a balanced program that develops every area of growth:
- Language Arts – Reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, handwriting and comprehension with high-quality literature and non-fiction.
- Mathematics – Singapore Math, building number sense, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.
- Science – Inquiry-based exploration of the natural and physical world.
- Social Studies – Civics, geography, history, and community awareness.
- Specials – Music, Art, Spanish, and Religion.
Individualized Growth
Every child develops at their own pace. Our small class sizes and experienced teachers allow for personalized instruction, targeted support, and meaningful feedback. Students are encouraged to pursue their interests, explore challenges, and celebrate achievements in a supportive, Jesuit-inspired environment.