Academics
Lower School
Welcome to the Lower School
A boy’s early school experiences can shape his attitude toward future schooling. For this reason, we place the utmost importance on fostering a love of learning from his very first day.
KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 3
In their earliest years of school, we fully engage boys’ curiosity and imagination while upholding high expectations. We teach foundational phonics, reading, writing, math, science, social studies, Spanish, and technology, art and music. Boys are encouraged to learn from their teachers, their surroundings, and one another by moving around the classroom, experimenting, and working in small groups.
GRADES 4 – 5
Boys in Grades 4-5 learn reading, writing, math, science, social studies, Spanish, and technology, art and music with a focus on deeper inquiry and greater skill acquisition. We nurture boys’ rapid intellectual, social, and personal development by providing structure and executive function coaching. They also enjoy more privileges, greater responsibility, and leadership opportunities. These stepping-stone years prepare them well for the rigor and expectations of Upper School.
Fairfield Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, all-boys day school in Fairfield, Connecticut.
FCDS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
FCDS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
FCDS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.