Time to pursue individual passions. Time to explore the world. Time to rest, regroup and be present in the moment. Our micro school preserves time for other needs, so students maintain the energy to challenge themselves and enjoy learning.
Though the AHB of today is a thriving and accredited private micro school, it began as a homeschool co-op. Much of the original ethos still informs our vision—especially when it comes to school-life balance.
At AHB, we do more with less. Our part-time school model allows us to focus on what matters—authentic, engaged learning—and eliminate everything that doesn’t. Our students receive a full education in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. They also create, play and explore. They don’t spend time on “busywork” or cram for state standardized tests.
Part-time school allows students valuable time to strengthen their at-home bonds—bonds which are key to social, emotional and academic well-being throughout every developmental stage.
The effects of a part-time school are lasting. Studies have shown that students enrolled in half-day kindergarten academically outperform those who attend full time—even in later grades. They are also more likely to capably manage their emotions, express empathy and engage in positive social behaviors.
Arabic. Synchronized Swimming. Violin lessons. Wilderness School. These are just a few of the endless ways our students spend their off-campus hours. Our part-time school week (Mon-Thurs 9a-2:30) makes the possibilities for enrichment virtually endless.
At AHB, we know learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. After school and on Fridays, our students pursue a myriad of activities, family projects, and extracurriculars. Part-time school allows our families the flexibility to design their lives and lifestyles around their individual interests and values.
I love it here because my kids are so happy to come to school……even after 4 years, and because the community and the teachers are so warm and welcoming. My kids are working at or above grade levels compared to more traditional schools even though they are at school fewer hours and learning in a very different way, mostly through projects and hands on experience.
SCHOOL + FAMILY AT AHB
More Time for What Matters
With traditional school schedules, it can be difficult to carve out time for family. At the heart of of AHB’s mission is providing a community where families thrive. In that spirit, we offer a part-time schedule and preserve Fridays, so families can enrich their lives based on individual interests and needs. When school offers life balance, families thrive.
