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In our Elementary School in Henderson, students aged 6 to 11 experience a personalized, engaging curriculum that sparks intellectual discovery and nurtures every aspect of their academic, creative, physical, emotional, and social growth.
Through hands-on exploration and meaningful problem-solving, learners are encouraged to ask big questions, think critically, and uncover their own answers.
Progress with a forward-thinking, accelerated, and Cognia-accredited curriculum that enhances intellectual discovery and independent learning.
Benefit from small class sizes that allow for differentiated instruction, ensuring each student reaches their potential.
Nurture creative, physical, emotional, and social growth and develop high reasoning, teamwork, leadership and problem-solving, guided by the Henderson Academic Compass.
Enhance academic communication in English and expand horizons by continuing Spanish, developing global awareness, and nurturing multilingual skills for a world of opportunities.
Continue the journey into the arts through violin and guitar classes, musical exploration, and performing arts classes, enhancing creativity, artistic vision, and confidence.
Learn through a STEAM approach that blends science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in hands-on experiences, ensuring students apply knowledge to real-life contexts.
Enjoy a rich catalog of extra-curricular activities that uncover talents and nurture passions, including artistic workshops and individual and team sports.
Enjoy additional learning sessions with classmates and our team in our morning Early Care and afternoon Skyhawks extended day options.
Grow up in state-of-the-art learning areas, including bright classrooms, music rooms, art studios, a black box theater, science labs, a library, a garden, instructional tech labs, a pool, a gym, and sport fields.
Embark on your journey in our Lower School any time of the year. Our Admissions Team is always eager and ready to accompany families through the application process.
Intellectual discovery and critical thinking are at the heart of our accelerated curriculum, as students are encouraged to ask meaningful questions and seek their own answers. This approach nurtures curiosity, builds higher-order reasoning, and empowers students to discover and uncover their own answers.
Building confidence through reading, writing, and speaking
Students develop strong reading comprehension, writing mechanics, writing skills, verbal reasoning, and vocabulary throughout their Lower School journey.
The Accelerated Reader program and regular visits to the library inspire students to explore new books, challenge themselves, and advance their literacy skills.
Whether crafting stories, researching for presentations, or reading aloud with classmates, students build the essential communication and critical thinking skills needed to become confident communicators.
Developing problem-solving and logical thinking
Learners engage in a dynamic math curriculum that encourages problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and real-world application. Lessons cover number relationships, geometry, measurement, statistics, and quantitative reasoning, ensuring a well-rounded foundation.
Exploring the world through inquiry and discovery
Students dive into an enhanced, hands-on science curriculum that sparks curiosity and deepens understanding of the natural world. Through engaging experiments and projects, students explore cause and effect, master the scientific method, and tackle engineering and design challenges.
The curriculum, guided by Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), empowers learners to think critically, ask questions, and develop the skills needed for scientific inquiry and discovery.
Expressing creativity through artistic exploration
Students embark on a musical journey by learning to play an instriment and preparing for class performances. Through hands-on instruction, they master reading music, proper posture, performance skills, and ear training for pitch recognition. Violin and guitar serve as powerful tools for developing not only musical talent but also boosting math skills and language acquisition.
Our Arts Department includes performing and visual arts. Performing arts blend the study of musical aesthetics and mechanics across genres, while fine arts empower students to express themselves, build confidence, and showcase their artistic growth.
Promoting health, movement and teamwork
Students actively participate in physical education classes, where they learn the fundamentals and rules of football, basketball, floorball, soccer, and volleyball.
The program emphasizes healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship, and teamwork, helping students build physical skills and positive character.
In the spring, students also enjoy the opportunity to take swim classes, further supporting their fitness, confidence, and wellbeing.
Expanding communication through language learning
Students immerse themselves in Spanish through a dynamic, research-based program that uses storytelling, songs, and games to make language learning meaningful and fun.
Repeated exposure to frequently used vocabulary in real-life contexts helps students build strong interpretive skills in both written and spoken Spanish.
Fostering values through reflection and understanding
Students gain a deeper understanding of the world by exploring its history and geography through an engaging, student-centered social studies program.
The Living History Museum, a cherished tradition at Henderson International School, brings history to life as students step into the roles of historical figures and share their stories with the community.
Developing digital literacy
Students become confident, responsible digital citizens through hands-on technology experiences in every classroom. With iPads and secure access to a wide range of digital resources, students explore, create, and collaborate while mastering the four C's - Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Collaboration.
Instructional Technology lessons empower students to use technology safely and effectively, building essential skills for the future and preparing them to thrive in a connected, global community.
Children at HIS experience a warm, welcoming experience. While timetables vary by grade level, this example shows how Lower School students move through a lively schedule filled with learning and connection between lessons.
A warm and welcoming start for families who need earlier drop-off.
Morning sessions that focus on building on strong academic foundations in core subjects.
Nutritious and relaxing mealtime in a comfortable setting.
Hands-on activities that enhance the learning experience in Science, Spanish, Instructional Technology, Arts, and Physical Education courses taught by specialized teachers.
Fun and skill-building activities to uncover passions and talents, accompanied by our team.
Lower School students thrive as multilingual learners empowered by a rewarding school environment where they build strong academic foundations, life skills, and a global mindset.
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive inside and outside the classroom.
Foster language skills and build confidence, enhancing Spanish fluency through an accelerated program.
Try global skill-building programs and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership.
Students are empowered to achieve their potential through a comprehensive approach to academic growth. Each student benefits from a personal learning plan tailored to their strengths and goals, with progress tracked through regular report cards, benchmark testing, and standardized assessments.
These tools provide valuable feedback, celebrate achievements, and ensure every learner receives the support and challenge needed to excel. By focusing on individual progress and growth, students build confidence, resilience, and a strong foundation for future academic success.
Students develop essential life competencies through a personalized, engaging curriculum that nurtures intellectual, creative, physical, emotional, and social growth. They dive into hands-on exploration and meaningful problem-solving, building critical thinking and higher-order reasoning skills in a supportive, stimulating environment.
Curiosity is celebrated as students ask and investigate essential questions, gaining the tools to become independent and confident. Lessons in communication, teamwork, leadership, and diversity awareness foster strong social skills and cultural understanding.
Citizenship Awards recognize students who exemplify outstanding character, empowering them to thrive as compassionate, capable individuals ready for Middle School and beyond.
Students become confident multilingual communicators through an immersive Spanish program. By engaging with stories, songs, and games, students are surrounded by Spanish in meaningful, enjoyable contexts.
This approach ensures repeated exposure to high-frequency vocabulary, helping students naturally develop the skills to understand and interpret both spoken and written language.
Learners showcase their skills through performances, contributions to e-newsletter, and presentations that allow our community to witness their growth in Spanish.
Lower School students become global citizens through hands-on international experiences. They build meaningful connections and broaden their perspectives through fun opportunities. Recent examples include video exchanges with partner schools in Mexico and England. Learners also apply academic knowledge to real-life context through local field trips including the Natural History Museum, Hoover Dam, El Dorado Mines, Clark County Museum, and Carson City (Grade 4).
Each year, International Learning Opportunities for Students (ILOS) empower students to dive into their passions, whether in science, art, chess, or social activism, while developing the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a connected world.
Our school really loves kindness, and it taught me to love kindness too.
Ryan, 5th Grade Student
At Henderson International School, flexible enrollment is available for our Lower School throughout the academic year. Our Admissions Team is always ready to discuss your family’s needs and help you choose the best start date for your child’s learning journey.
Push boundaries and get ready for a global future at Henderson International School through our rewarding accelerated curriculum.
