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NYA School Overview
NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY
LOWER SCHOOL The North Yarmouth Academy Lower School cultivates values that connect all of our students—integrity, character, and intellect—to help children become adults who will be learners and innovators throughout their lives. The Lower School embraces Montessori methods through kindergarten. Montessori education nurtures the intrinsic desire of children to learn and work collaboratively across age groups as they develop a wide range of intellectual, social, and emotional skills. In the first and second grades, the program provides an active and engaging learning experience built on the Montessori foundation. In the third and fourth grades, students’ curiosity and motivation to learn continue to be encouraged, while they are prepared for an easy transition to our Middle School. Throughout the Lower School, students develop skills through academics, athletics, and the arts that are closely aligned with NYA’s values of respect, compassion, perseverance, and honesty. Teachers throughout the Academy work closely with one another to prepare students as they move from one part of the school to the next. Marissa Markonish is Head of both the Lower and Middle Schools to ensure the quality of the programs and the ease of transition for students and their families. Lower School students have full access to NYA’s 25-acre campus, which includes playing fields, a gymnasium, ice arena, a music building, academic buildings, and more. Experiential learning and frequent field trips are offered in addition to traditional classroom instruction.