
Elementary
Students “learn how to learn” through hands-on projects and small-group collaboration that are designed to tap their intellectual curiosity.
"I feel like I am breathing again at school."
— Elementary Student, during her first week at The Lab School
Although the Elementary program is generally the equivalent of grades 1 through 4, there are no designated “grades”; instead students are grouped by age and developmental needs. They move through the curriculum at their own pace, developing the strengths, skills, and confidence necessary for the academic rigors that lie ahead.
Art, music, drama, and dance are core components of Lab’s curriculum at every level, starting in our Elementary program. Reading and language arts are an intensive part of each day’s work. Math, science, physical education, and The Lab School’s ground-breaking "Academic Clubs" round out the Elementary education at Lab.
A Day in the Life of Elementary Students


Lynn Gudhus
You never know what you will find when you pop into Elementary Science Teacher Lynn Gudhus’s classroom.

Amy Oswalt
- Head of Elementary

Judy Shincarick
- Associate Head of Elementary
Prospective Students and Families

Roberta Alvarez
- Admissions Assistant
Current Students and Families

Colleen Cavanagh
- Receptionist
- Administrative Assistant - Foxhall Campus