Lower School - Kirby Hall School Austin, TX
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:36
Lower School - Kirby Hall School Austin, TX
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Academics
During the lower school years, students continue to strengthen their reading and writing skills in every grade level. Older students partner with younger students as reading buddies to share their love of reading and instill leadership and camaraderie between the different age groups. Fourth and fifth grade students participate in the KHS Student Council with our middle school students which allows them to work together and set goals for the school year. End of the year field trips begin in fourth grade when our fourth and fifth grade students go to Mo Ranch for three nights where they are engaged in the outdoors and team-building activities. Our goal is to nurture these strengths, encourage their curiosities, and let them know that with hard work and dedication to their studies they can achieve anything later in middle school and well beyond in life.
Curriculum Highlights:
Enhancing reading and writing skills through the Teachers’ College Reading & Writing Workshop
First through second grades also continue working with From Phonics to Reading
Math in Focus: Singapore Math
Science, combination of Core Knowledge and Studies Weekly curriculum, and
Families in Nature
is used as a supplemental for Life Sciences and to encourage using the outdoors as a classroom
Social Studies and History
First through third grades,
combination of Core Knowledge and Studies Weekly curriculum
Fourth grade, Texas History, combination of Core Knowledge and Studies Weekly curriculum
Fifth grade, U.S. History, a customized curriculum
Spanish, Total Physical Response (TPR) method teaching and/or
Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS)
with an emphasis on proficiency and immersion style instruction
Third through fourth grades utilize the text
Listos
Fifth grade utilizes
Descubre
1, a middle-high school level text
Regular Makerspace time to explore creating, building, and STEM activities
Weekly art, drama/music, and P.E. classes
SEL, continued use of the Second Step Program for Social Emotional Learning
Plan A Visit
We would love to get to know you better and discuss the future of your child. Come visit Kirby Hall and see what makes our environment special for yourself!
Let’s Visit!
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Call Us:
512-474-1770
Home
About
Welcome: Our Mission & Values
Our History
School Profile
Administration & Faculty Directory
Board of Directors
Employment
Academic Programs
Pre-K4 and Kindergarten
Lower School
Middle School
Admissions
Admissions Process
Tuition & Financial Aid Info
Let’s Visit!
Student Life
Activities & Athletics
Supply Lists
New Families
Calendar
KHS Stories
Contact Us
Support KHS
Lower School
Academics
During the lower school years, students continue to strengthen their reading and writing skills in every grade level. Older students partner with younger students as reading buddies to share their love of reading and instill leadership and camaraderie between the different age groups. Fourth and fifth grade students participate in the KHS Student Council with our middle school students which allows them to work together and set goals for the school year. End of the year field trips begin in fourth grade when our fourth and fifth grade students go to Mo Ranch for three nights where they are engaged in the outdoors and team-building activities. Our goal is to nurture these strengths, encourage their curiosities, and let them know that with hard work and dedication to their studies they can achieve anything later in middle school and well beyond in life.
Curriculum Highlights:
Enhancing reading and writing skills through the Teachers’ College Reading & Writing Workshop
First through second grades also continue working with From Phonics to Reading
Math in Focus: Singapore Math
Science, combination of Core Knowledge and Studies Weekly curriculum, and
Families in Nature
is used as a supplemental for Life Sciences and to encourage using the outdoors as a classroom
Social Studies and History
First through third grades,
combination of Core Knowledge and Studies Weekly curriculum
Fourth grade, Texas History, combination of Core Knowledge and Studies Weekly curriculum
Fifth grade, U.S. History, a customized curriculum
Spanish, Total Physical Response (TPR) method teaching and/or
Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS)
with an emphasis on proficiency and immersion style instruction
Third through fourth grades utilize the text
Listos
Fifth grade utilizes
Descubre
1, a middle-high school level text
Regular Makerspace time to explore creating, building, and STEM activities
Weekly art, drama/music, and P.E. classes
SEL, continued use of the Second Step Program for Social Emotional Learning
Plan A Visit
We would love to get to know you better and discuss the future of your child. Come visit Kirby Hall and see what makes our environment special for yourself!
Let’s Visit!
Go to Top