Lower School Admissions

What do you like about SCH?
"I really like Chinese, library, music, science, math, and learning with the teachers. Why do I like them? Because I like reading, figuring out problems, learning new things and languages!"

What is your favorite tradition or event at SCH?
"Blue and Gold Day! Because I like all the races, celebrating our school, all the treats, seeing our senior buddies, and the tug-of-war! And I love the assemblies because I like performing and seeing all the other people do it too."

GENEVIEVE

• First Grader at SCH.

• Hometown is Philadelphia, PA.

What advice would you give a new student coming to SCH?
"Always stay positive because, at least once during the day, SCH will make you happy!"

What is your favorite SCH memory?
"Definitely going on a hike this year in the Wissahickon. We sat next to a waterfall, and saw 2 turtles and 5 ducks. It was great to be outside so close to school."

CAMPBELL

• Third Grader at SCH.

• Hometown is Philadelphia, PA.

What teacher/class has had the greatest impact on you so far?
"I loved Ms. Valciukas. I think she was the teacher that I needed because she was strict but could also joke around sometimes. Overall, it was a great year. She made the assignments fun."

How would you describe the SCH community?
"I think it is a really good community because the teachers have zero tolerance for being mean to each other, and they really know how to deal with disagreements. Everyone is very caring. For Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade, my favorite part was getting senior buddies. They would play with you, hold your hand, and even give you piggy-back rides!"

ANYA

• Fourth Grader at SCH.

• Hometown is Plymouth Meeting, PA.

What is your favorite SCH memory? 
"My favorite memory is meeting new friends. I was new to SCH and I met many new friends and I like to play with them."

What is your favorite part of your school day?
"My favorite part of the school day is science class because we go out into the woods and look for frogs and snakes."

RYAN 

• First Grader at SCH.

• Hometown is North Wales, PA.

What is special about SCH?
"It’s really hard to choose. I would say mostly everything feels special! Like seeing your teachers and friends every day."
 
What advice would you give to a new student?
"I would show them where the cubbies are, how we do our class, and take them around the school. I would say we have lunchtime at 12.30 and that all the classes are really fun!"

AUDREY 

• Second Grader at SCH.

• Hometown is Philadelphia, PA.

How would you describe the SCH community?
"The SCH community is really nice. Teachers always help me with stuff. Sometimes they're funny because they make up jokes that are kinda corny."
  
What has been your favorite tradition or event at SCH? 
"Blue and Blue Day is my favorite because I get to run, and I'm really fast so we win!"

BRYCE 

• Fourth Grader at SCH.

• Hometown is Wyndmoor, PA.