Hands-On

Young children learn a great deal by observing the world around them. We encourage this by getting students involved in activities both inside and outside the classroom. Students in the Lower School spend well over half their day involved in some kind of hands-on activities or creative projects. Walk into a classroom at this level, and you'll generally find a beehive of motion.

"Research" is a concept that helps a child to observe activities or phenomena in the environment, thereby learning first-hand about basic concepts in physics, biology or chemistry. Students through the Elementary School engage in a variety of research projects as part of their regular curriculum.

Field Trips

Field trips are scheduled regularly and are a key element of the Lower School experience. Emphasis on hands-on learning gets the Lower School students out on weekly field trips to a variety of destinations. Typical trips might include touring a museum, visiting a fire department or public library, going behind the scenes in a restaurant, touring the Florida Aquarium or zoo, or exploring a nature center. Focus is always on exploring the world around.

Art & Music

Delphi Academy has an active drama and arts program. The Arts & Craft Department facilities are available to all students from Beginners 1 through Form 6. Students learn to create art in a variety of mediums including watercolor, pencil, charcoal and oils as well as getting experience in several types of crafts.

In the fully-equipped Wood Shop, students who have been checked out on the equipment learn how to use the scroll saw, drill press, rotary tools and electric sander to create their own bookshelves, furniture, board games, etc.

In the Lower School Music Department, students get their first introduction to the world of music, beginning with Preschool students. The students learn fun songs, musical skits and how to play basic rhythm instruments.

Athletics & Physical Skills

Emphasis in athletics is on discipline, hard work, team spirit and fun. Delphi Academy is part of a sports league comprised of local private schools of similar size. Throughout the year, our teams compete in volleyball, basketball and soccer. Other activities such as tennis, ice skating, swimming, canoeing and bowling vary seasonally but are typically offered to all different age groups some time during the school or summer camp. Students also participate daily in some form of physical exercise and games.

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