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Lower School

A Message from the Lower School Head

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Daniel Sussman
Lower School Head

Diversity is at the heart of who we are. We value and celebrate each student’s background, identity, and perspective.

Welcome to the Lower School at IDEAL!

At IDEAL, we’re proud to be the only fully inclusive independent school in New York City. Our Lower School serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade in a warm, welcoming environment that supports every child’s unique learning journey. With help from our expert teachers, students grow academically, develop curiosity, and build relationships with both peers and teachers.

Diversity is at the heart of who we are. We value and celebrate each student’s background, identity, and perspective. Here, students learn to think critically, respect differences, and see the world with awareness and empathy.

We also hold high expectations for academic success. With small class sizes and personalized instruction, our teachers help each student grow in ways that are meaningful and engaging. Through hands-on projects and creative, cross-subject learning, students gain confidence in their ideas and how to express them. Our priority on academic rigor insures that students will be intellectually challenged each and every day.

Thanks for exploring IDEAL. Come see our Lower School in action — we look forward to meeting you!

Daniel Sussman
Lower School Head

A young girl with long dark hair is smiling brightly while sitting inside a colorful, rainbow-themed tunnel or structure.
The image shows a woman in a green shirt standing next to a young boy wearing a red shirt, both of them interacting with a whiteboard in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting.
The image shows a young woman with braided hair sitting at a table and interacting with a young boy in a classroom setting, with various educational materials and decorations visible in the background.
Two individuals, a man and a woman, are engaged in a conversation in what appears to be a library or study area, surrounded by bookshelves and other educational materials.
A teacher is assisting a young student with a tablet device in a classroom setting, surrounded by educational materials and displays.
A person in a purple shirt is smiling and gesturing in a room with various items and decorations in the background.
A group of diverse students, dressed in a variety of casual and school uniforms, stand together in front of a sign that reads %22The Ideal School%22.

 

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