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Where Students Love Learning

Austin’s oldest project-based micro school, serving elementary and middle school students.

Balancing Challenge and Joy

AHB provides high academic expectations in a flexible and nurturing environment. We tackle meaningful and challenging work at a pace that makes sense for the child. Learning is approached with a spirit of fun and collaboration alongside friends.

PRACTICE + PROJECTS

AHB balances targeted practice in math, reading and writing with theme-based projects for science and history. AHB ACADEMICS

CARING, QUALIFIED TEACHERS

With an average of 18 years experience, AHB teachers actively engage students in the learning process. AHB FACULTY

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At the heart of AHB is a supportive, close-knit community where students, teachers, and families collaborate. SEL AT AHB

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OF 8TH GRADERS ARE EARNING HIGH SCHOOL MATH CREDIT

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Spaces Still Available for 2025-26

We still have limited openings for the 2025–26 school year. Schedule a tour and see how your child can thrive at AHB Community School!

I love AHB because of the learning style. I love how I can actually understand what I learn, and how learning with projects makes school so much more fun. Everyone is so open-minded and I don’t have to be afraid of being myself, which makes me feel happier.
Laura R., Class of 2024

Middle school girls enjoy free time at part time school.

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Gamma Class Update! This week in ELA, the Gammas

Gamma Class Update!

This week in ELA, the Gammas took charge of their reading lives, selecting books for the final quarter and diving into persuasive writing and scriptwriting! We explored what makes a strong argument, then shifted gears to reading and analyzing scripts. By the end of the week, we were writing our own scenes—soon to become Puppet Pal movies!

In math, the Gammas jumped right back in without missing a beat. Year 1 students tackled number patterns with input/output tables, while Year 2 explored area, including trickier shapes like triangles and composite figures. Some students had asked for more challenges, so we put out some tough problems, and they loved it! We wrapped up the week with a hands-on project, turning function tables into interactive paper plate “machines.”

For theme, we kicked off our human body systems unit! Students collaborated on an interactive overview, explored homeostasis with fun skits, and even got a visit from a physical therapist who shared insights about the musculoskeletal system. We ended with a lively game of “Bone Bingo” to learn major muscles and bones. Next up: the nervous system!

Exciting weeks ahead!

🚀 Outer Space Adventures with the Betas! 🌌

🚀 Outer Space Adventures with the Betas! 🌌

Our final Theme unit of the year is Outer Space, and we couldn’t be more excited! We kicked things off by reflecting on what we already know and what we wonder about space, then dove right into the origins of our universe—the Big Bang!

Nearly 14 billion years ago, the universe began as a hot, dense bubble of energy. In an instant, an explosion set everything in motion, eventually leading to the formation of protons, neutrons, and the first elements: hydrogen and helium. Over billions of years, these elements came together to form stars, galaxies, and eventually, our solar system!

To bring this vast timeline to life, the Betas created a 14-foot history of the universe! One end represents the Big Bang, and the other, the present day. With one-foot increments representing a billion years each, they mapped out 13 key events, noticing just how long it took for Earth, life, and even our solar system to form. One big takeaway? The Big Bang didn’t create Earth, the Sun, or even the solar system—just tiny particles that set everything in motion. And the timeline isn’t evenly spaced—billions of years passed between major events!

Students transformed their learning into stunning artwork. They selected six major events after the Big Bang and brought them to life through artistic representation. The results? A blend of science and creativity that’s as beautiful as it is educational!

Can’t wait to see where our space journey takes us next! 🌠🚀

✨ Alpha Adventures in Learning! ✨ This week is $✨ Alpha Adventures in Learning! ✨ This week is filled with exciting discoveries in math and reading! 🔢 Math Fun! Alphas explored place value using pennies and dimes in Roll to Ten, strengthening their understanding of tens and ones while starting a new math book! Meanwhile, another group dove into fractions, learning what happens when we split shapes into halves, thirds, and fourths. At first, it was tricky to divide paper shapes evenly, but with some creative problem-solving (and a little help from rulers and folding), things clicked! We also connected fractions to real-world applications like cooking measurements. The Magical Black Cat challenged us with a math mystery involving a wizard, 21 gold pieces, and three charms. Through tallying and problem-solving, we uncovered a secret: multiplication is a faster way to add! 📖 ELA Explorations! Alphas are growing into confident readers, enjoying partner reading and sharing their skills. This week, we reviewed phonics concepts, sight words, and wrote about special spring break memories. We read In a Jar and Memory Jars—books that sparked conversations about collecting and treasuring memories. Next week, we’ll share our own memory-filled jars! We also explored biographical writing, learning the difference between biographies and memoirs. We read about Jacques Cousteau’s fascinating life and a little girl’s first time walking to school without holding hands—leading to wonderful discussions about our own “firsts.” We can’t wait to write more about them! Excited for all the learning ahead! 🚀$

Middle School Update! Last week was a busy and pr

Middle School Update!

Last week was a busy and productive start to our new units across subjects!

Math:
Students tackled new challenges—solving one-step equations using inverse operations, calculating volume, and beginning to graph quadratics.

ELA:
Quarter 4 started with the much-anticipated novel reveals! 6th graders unwrapped The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm, while 7th and 8th graders dove into The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly—both tying into our theme of Organisms and Their Environments.

Students practiced using bookmarks for quick notes and references and explored rhetorical devices, learning terms like analogy, symbolism, and allusion. They put their skills to the test through partner work and a fun carousel activity identifying examples.

Theme:
Our final Theme unit of the year—Ecology—launched with an engaging survival simulation, challenging students to navigate the Canadian wilderness using ranked survival items. This led to discussions on how characteristics determine order, much like how living things are classified.

Students defined key ecological terms, created information posters, and designed habitats for various organisms. They also began selecting topics for their Theme Projects—details are available on Google Classroom.

Excited to see where this learning journey takes us next!

The Beta young’uns done went and staked their cl

The Beta young’uns done went and staked their claims on Westward Expansion, each spinnin’ their own tale and showin’ it proud to the class. Fine work all around, no two ways about it!

Have a wonderful Spring Break!

Have a wonderful Spring Break!

Beta Class Weekly Update! Our Beta learners have $Beta Class Weekly Update! Our Beta learners have been busy this week, tackling new challenges and making great strides in every subject! Math: Students wrapped up their geometry unit by partitioning shapes into equal parts, leading to an introduction to fractions—starting with fair shares of cookies, sandwiches, and pizza! By the end of the week, they mastered numerator and denominator concepts and applied their skills through hands-on activities. They also took on the challenge of finding the area and perimeter of rectilinear shapes with missing sides—no small feat! Reading & Spelling: In spelling, the Betas wrapped up their study of the long vowel “U” through word sorts, interactive games, and lots of reading practice. They also reviewed all the spelling rules from the quarter and tackled a pop quiz on roots and affixes—successfully! Book clubs are in full swing, with a focus on crafting detailed reading responses. Our readers are becoming pros at finding text evidence to support their answers, and their progress is exciting to see! Writing: Tall Tale final drafts are officially underway! These stories are shaping up to be something special, and we can’t wait to reveal the creative way they’ll be brought to life—stay tuned! Theme: The Beta Pioneers made big progress on the Oregon Trail, nearly crossing all of Idaho by Monday! They stopped at Fort Boise to restock supplies, with some relying on trade to make ends meet. A classic pioneer pastime—Cat’s Cradle—gave everyone a fun and relaxing break, with some Betas mastering intricate string patterns while others worked on stitching or played with their covered wagons. By midweek, they were back on the trail, journeying toward Oregon City with successful hunts, supply management, and even some resilience in the face of an infectious disease! With just one more role-play session to go, the final destination is in sight! We’re so proud of our Betas’ hard work, creativity, and teamwork this week—onward to another great adventure!$

We hope to see you there!

We hope to see you there!

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AHB is a non-religious private school that combines engaging, project-based learning with core academic skill-building. Your child will enjoy learning that’s both effective AND fun, while finding a genuine sense of belonging in our supportive community. We can’t wait to welcome your family to AHB Community School.

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