The Lower Form consists of grades one through four and is noteworthy in many ways. Great emphasis is placed on reading, not only the classics and more contemporary pieces, but also on a wide range of thought provoking topics. For example, students studying the history of the Roman Empire are encouraged to discover how that time period continues to have an influence on the world today. Additionally, Windermere Preparatory School teachers often engage a multidisciplinary approach to enrich and encourage discussions. The “Principles of Flight” module is approached from three different perspectives, history, math, and science. Another distinctive feature is the emphasis on life skills. In addition to these core subject areas, students participate in art, drama, and music one period per week and physical education 2 periods per week. Technology is a key component of the Lower Form curriculum and in addition to having lessons executed with the assistance of computer resources, students are able to spend one period per week learning new skills in a state of the art computer lab. We firmly believe that the acquisition of a second language directly affects overall intellectual ability and for that reason, all students in this form take Spanish two days a week.