Lower School
Kindergarten-Grade 5
Welcome to The Adelson Lower School
As a parent, you know that the formative years set a foundation for the future. From kindergarten to fifth grade, your child will not only build academic skills; they will also mature emotionally, blossom socially, and develop values through which they will experience the world. At The Adelson School, everything we do in Lower School is designed to nurture the whole child, preparing them for a bright future while instilling an authentic love for learning.
If you’re looking for a private elementary school in the Las Vegas area, we encourage you to explore all the reasons families choose Adelson. Founded on Jewish values, we are open and inclusive to all families. Regardless of your faith background, we believe you will find a strong sense of community on our campus.
Educational Philosophy
A Welcoming Community
At The Adelson School, every student is known, valued, and supported. From the first day, they are greeted by name and welcomed into a community that fosters belonging. In the classroom, teachers provide individualized instruction through whole group, small group, and one-on-one lessons, ensuring each child reaches their full potential.
Grounded in the principles of classical education within a robust Jewish environment, our curriculum encourages critical thinking, engagement with rich texts, and exploration of enduring ideas. High academic standards are paired with the confidence and resilience students need to meet them.
Education here extends beyond academics. Alongside excellence in reading, math, science, and the arts, students develop respect, appreciation for diversity, and meaningful community connections. They also deepen their understanding of Judaism, shaping identity and purpose.
By uniting academic rigor with Jewish values and community, The Adelson School prepares students to thrive academically, socially, and ethically, equipping them with the skills and character to succeed in school and in life.
THE Adelson SCHOOL Distinctives
Experiential Learning That Builds a Solid Academic Foundation
At The Adelson School, attitudes about learning are shaped early, which is why the Lower School emphasizes hands-on, enriching experiences. Students learn by doing, developing lifelong skills such as creativity, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Core subjects include:
- Reading and Language Arts (including writing, grammar, and phonics)
- Mathematics
- STEM (science, technology, engineering, and Math)
- Jewish Studies
- Visual & Performing Arts (art, music, drama)
- Physical Education (PE)
Through these active, experiential lessons, students build strong academic foundations while developing the confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking skills that will serve them throughout their educational journey.
Cultivating Skills for Lifelong Learning
The Adelson School students learn how to learn. Hands-on projects, discussion-based learning, inquiry, and real-world application help Lower School students feel a sense of ownership in their learning and develop skills they’ll use for a lifetime, such as:
- Independence: taking initiative and moving forward unprompted
- Self-advocacy: recognizing when they need help and asking for it
- Executive functioning: caring for themselves, managing their time, and staying organized
- Positive reinforcement: encouraging others and themselves
- Teamwork: collaborating with others to complete a task together
- Problem-solving: identifying a problem and developing and evaluating creative solutions
Enrichment Opportunities
Lower school students are eager to learn new skills and pursue their unique interests. We provide after-school enrichment opportunities that allow children to explore a variety of hobbies, sports, and artistic pursuits from a young age. A few favorites include:
- Swim lessons and swim team Tennis classes
- Chess
- Cross country running
- Art
- Drama (acting and technical production)
- Spanish
- Cirque-style acrobatics
- Dance
- Coding
- Robotics
- Volleyball
The Adelson School admits qualified students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Adelson School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.