Welcome from the Head of Brookside

From the wide windows and vaulted ceilings of the art room where creativity can be limitless, to hands-on science experiments that have students clamoring to be novice scientists, we offer an educational environment that stimulates each student’s creative and academic interests, encouraging an early love of learning. The balance in our curriculum between academics and the arts, technological and experiential, fun and challenging, exposes each curious child to the endless possibilities for lifelong learning. Our students are eager to begin each morning, eager to discover what’s in store for the day, and eager to share their experiences at home.

The spirit of Brookside resides in the special relationships students form with their teachers, in the unique approach our educators take to basic materials and bring to each classroom, and in the special programs that involve families and the community. This spirit shapes and lives forever in our students, who take their experiences with math, reading, writing, science, technology, art, music, drama, physical education, and health and construct a foundation on which to build successful academic careers.

As you learn more about our challenging, comprehensive Lower School program, I hope you will come visit Brookside. Though words and pictures show the outstanding education children receive here, everyone must experience first-hand the intangible elements that inspire, encourage, and surround our campus. Come discover the spirit of Brookside for yourself.

Keith McConnell, Lower School Head