Lower School
Young children develop attitudes about learning based on their earliest experiences in school.  With this in mind, Crenshaw offers a nurturing, safe environment and a distinct, sequenced program specifically designed to meet the needs of its Lower School students.

Our developmentally appropriate curriculum inspires children to love learning by instilling positive attitudes and motivation, teaching strong basic learning skills, introducing a wide variety of disciplines, and fostering early social skills.

From the age of four, Crenshaw guides each child towards self confidence and independence in a supportive and challenging environment.

Middle School
Crenshaw's Middle School builds upon the academic foundation laid in the earlier years.  In grades six through eight, basic skills are solidified as students expand their knowledge of literature, social studies, mathematics, science, computer, health, and performing arts.  It is at this time, after interdisciplinary exposure to Spanish in the Lower School, that students begin formal instruction of modern language. 

The demanding four-year course of study exposes students to a broad knowledge base and readies them for the scholastic commitments expected in our college preparatory Upper School.  All classes are small and discussion-based.  Middle School curriculum is interdisciplinary, multicultural and is designed to stretch students' thinking from the concrete to the abstract.  Our approach keeps enthusiasm high, while helping students use facts and techniques, and apply concepts creatively to both individual and group work.  

Crenshaw attends to the developmental needs specific to adolescents by addressing and supporting the increased need at this level for good organization, routine study skills, responsibility for one's work and mature social behavior.   

Upper School
Crenshaw presents Upper School students with the challenges in all disciplines while encouraging them to pursue individual interests and community relationships.

The curriculum -- taught in small, seminar-style classes -- emphasizes methods of inquiry as well as written and oral expression necessary to the study of mathematics, the physical and social sciences, the humanities and modern languages. Students continue to develop and refine their skills and knowledge in the arts.  They are also required to complete a computer science requirement and engage in community service. In an atmosphere and physical setting that promote both independence and responsibility, students can elect to take Honors and independent study.