Lower School | 1st-4th
Our way of teaching
is just for girls.
We shape hands-on projects in a way that keeps girls engaged with new — and challenging — concepts in STEM and the arts.
As an extension of our early childhood philosophy, our Lower School approach uses highly interactive experiences to continue building each girl’s courage, social-emotional resiliency and appreciation of others.
Ursuline girls are trailblazers — unafraid to explore or try something new. They work together and think bigger about what they can accomplish.
Quick Facts
3
Lower School sports: soccer, cross country, track & field
10:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of Ursuline girls play an instrument (starting in grade 3)
Project Lead the Way
Through projects, girls learn skills in computer science, engineering and biomedical science, and grow interested in STEM careers.
Enrichment Classes
French, physical education, computer, art and music classes meet weekly.
Social Studies
Social studies classes focus on Louisiana history, U.S. regions, geography and economics.
Strings Orchestra Program
Starting in 3rd grade, girls take an additional weekly music class to learn techniques for playing the violin, cello, viola and bass.
Club Days
Teachers share their passions and allow girls to explore their interests — from gardening and knitting to robotics and etiquette.
1:1 Technology
Girls use iPad minis in our 1:1 technology program in class.
Religion
Students develop their relationship with the Church, starting in kindergarten.
Afterschool Programs
After-school program includes: Little Lions dance team, Mad Science club, Soccer Shots team, Young Rembrandts drawing class and more.
Create a podcast to teach others about how to prevent concussions.
Paint portraits inspired by the works of Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Vincent Van Gogh.
Star in a Rising Stars theater production.
Build a timeline documenting a trailblazing woman's impact on the world.
Design robots that deliver supplies at a hospital.
Construct a rescue method for a trapped zoo animal.
Propose methods to keep epidemics from happening.
Code your own game using ScratchJr coding technology.
Create a podcast to teach others about how to prevent concussions.
Paint portraits inspired by the works of Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Vincent Van Gogh.
Star in a Rising Stars theater production.
Build a timeline documenting a trailblazing woman's impact on the world.
Design robots that deliver supplies at a hospital.
Construct a rescue method for a trapped zoo animal.
Propose methods to keep epidemics from happening.
Code your own game using ScratchJr coding technology.