Academics

Lower School

Jemicy Lower School

DISCOVER THE JOY OF LEARNING

Welcome to a place where students are excited about coming to school! Surrounded by a vibrant community that supports the whole child academically, socially and emotionally, they learn that their dyslexia is not a stumbling block, but rather a stepping stone to becoming a creative, curious, confident learner.

"Is Jemicy right for my child?"

The learning profile of students with dyslexia and other related language based learning differences is often complex. Our team of experts carefully considers each student’s profile to determine whether Jemicy will be able to provide the support needed in order for them to succeed.

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The Jemicy Difference

FAST FACTS

List of 4 items.

2:1

Language Skills Student-to-Teacher Ratio
4

"Brain Breaks" Per Day
5

Days a Week of Arts or PE
80

Lower School Enrollment

All School Fast Facts

Research-Based

INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

Individualized programming and scheduling occurs in all 3 levels (JE Community, M Group, and I Group) that compromise grades 1-5.
Multisensory and experiential approaches to learning are the norm, essential for dyslexic learners as well as those with executive function deficits.
2 language classes every day -- Language Arts with a class size of 8-10 and Language Skills with 2-3 students -- provide a solid foundation. What sets Jemicy apart is the intentional and consistent infusion of language into every class and activity!
Purposeful fun and downtime are an important part of every day! Celebration Fridays, Buddy Program, yoga breaks, themed dress down days and more allow kids to be kids.
Robust performing and visual arts programs provide outlets for the unique creativity that often accompanies language-based learning differences. Our performances are legendary!

Expertise Meets Creativity

EXTRAORDINARY TEACHERS

Highly trained experts in their fields, our faculty are at the forefront of research in the science of reading and are trained in Jemicy’s own copyrighted writing program, Paragraphology®.
Strong, caring, relationships are developed through intentional community building creating the foundation on which all learning is built and allow students to feel safe enough to take risks. Our teachers are skilled at creating these connections in and out of the classroom.
Our teachers are fun! They are enthusiastic participants in all of the creative lessons, activities, and celebrations–and the students love it!
Exceptional dedication is demonstrated on a daily basis. Teaching at Jemicy is not just a job, it is a calling, and results are undeniable.

Prepared for Life
Confident Students

Belief in themselves blossoms as they realize their learning difference is not a stumbling block, but a stepping stone–and can even be an advantage when it comes to “out-of-the-box” thinking.
Developing self-advocacy from the start through a solid understanding of their learning style allows for a smooth transition to middle school.
Increasing independence is the goal as students progress through the Lower School groups with scaffolding to support them academically, socially, and emotionally along the way.
Equipped with the strategies to thrive, our learners are prepared for the next step in their educational journey in middle school, high school, college, and beyond!