FAQs

Our school day begins at 8:15 a.m.

• Preschool and Prekindergarten hours are either 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• Kindergarten hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• Lower School (Grades One through Four) hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• After-school programs end by 5:45 p.m.

Supervision begins at 7:45 a.m. Students arriving after 8:15 a.m. must sign in at the main office.

There are two full-time security officers on staff during the academic day and a security officer on duty until the Lower School building closes at 6:00 p.m. Guests must sign in with Security and with the Lower School Office.

Preschool and Prekindergarten students bring their own lunch and eat in their classrooms at 12:00 p.m.

Lunch is served at 11:00 a.m. for our students in Kindergarten through Grade Four in the Founders Hall Dining Room. Lower School faculty sit with the children during lunch, encouraging conversation and healthy eating habits. Our menu typically includes produce from our own garden, and our chef is mindful in providing fresh, healthy choices for students.

Our Preschool and Prekindergarten students have a rest period in the afternoon. Some children nap while others take advantage of the quiet time to rest and relax. This important break in the day gives young children the opportunity to re-charge after a busy and stimulating morning and helps them to prepare for the afternoon.

Parents are encouraged to drop their children off in the car line in the Lower School parking lot, where teachers and administrators welcome children.

Many towns provide bus service for our Kindergarten-12th grade students. Our transportation coordinator can answer any questions regarding bus service (908-234-1611 ext. 480). 

You may reach your child's teacher via email, telephone, or by scheduling an in-person meeting. Our faculty are partners in your child’s development and look forward to speaking with you.

The average Lower School class size is 14 students.

The Lower School has a standardized dress code for Kindergarten through Grade 4. This includes polo shirts, khaki, navy, or gray pants, and dresses. More information in printed in the GSB Parent/Student Handbook.

Lower School students participate in physical education classes and recess every day. Students spend as much time as possible outside in the fresh air.

Our offerings for our Preschool program are flexible, and arrangements may be made with the Lower School Director at any time.

Science, music, Spanish, art, technology, library science, and physical education, comprise our Related Arts course offerings. Our RA teachers incorporate a thematic cross-curricular biome unit studying a local, GSB-based habitat each year. The entire Lower School is involved, and the study culminates in the spring with an interactive museum experience created by students and teachers.