At Veritas Learning Circle, the Elementary Years (Grades 1–5) mark a profound stage of growth: where curiosity matures into inquiry, creativity deepens into craft, and community becomes a lived experience. Here, we prepare children not only for academic success, but for lives of purpose, empathy, and leadership.
Our program is anchored in S.T.A.M.P.—Science & Stories, Technology, Art, Math/Music/Movement/Mindfulness, and Play—while enriched by inquiry-driven and interdisciplinary learning that reflects the complexities of the real world.
Inquiry is at the heart of our pedagogy. Children are encouraged to pose questions, investigate, and construct their own understanding. In the Elementary Years, inquiry may begin with “What are my roles and responsibilities in my community?” and evolve into “How do humans adapt and thrive in their environments?” These big questions serve as anchors, guiding discovery across subjects and contexts.
We believe expansive thinking comes from dissolving the boundaries between disciplines. Through interdisciplinary projects—ranging from design challenges to explorations of urban spaces—students learn to connect ideas across fields, approach problems from multiple perspectives, and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
The Elementary Years at VLC are about cultivating independent thinkers and compassionate leaders. Our students are:
At VLC, academic excellence is inseparable from human growth. By uniting rigor with creativity, and inquiry with compassion, we prepare our Hummingbirds to soar—resilient, inspired, and ready to shape a brighter future.
