Daily language arts instruction focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, aiming to develop literate boys proficient in both oral and written communication.

Students learn to read through a balanced program merging phonics with high-interest literature. Skill instruction includes vocabulary, decoding, comprehension, research, and study skills. Our goal is to foster a love of reading. Whether through expository writing, research reports, creative stories, poetry, or journal writing, boys discover the joy and importance of communicating their ideas. Regular lessons in writing mechanics support this growth.

Weekly assemblies provide opportunities to practice public speaking. By the end of Lower School, students will have a strong foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to carry them into the language-rich curriculum of the Middle School.