SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Students Love Learning When They Feel Valued

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PARENTS RATE TEACHER RAPPORT WITH STUDENTS AS VERY GOOD OR EXCELLENT

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PARENTS RATE CLASS CLIMATE AS VERY GOOD OR EXCELLENT

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PARENTS RATE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AS VERY GOOD OR EXCELLENT

Kindness is Key

At AHB, we really do believe that we offer the best of both worlds! Our progressive model offers an academically rich program designed to challenge students in a supportive, nurturing environment. Basically, our goal is rigor without the stress.

That begins with putting students and their social-emotional learning at the center of our decision making and teaching them to be good people and community members first and foremost.

OUR MISSION
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Private middle school students play game to develop social emotional learning.

AHB Community School’s Peaceful Approach

Teacher works with two middle school students to develop social emotional learning.

Small Classes

Prioritizing social-emotional learning takes time. Small class sizes and the teacher’s autonomy are key factors in making this a reality.

Teachers can take the time necessary to build a positive classroom community where students feel safe and confident enough to take risks in the name of learning and growth, and where kindness, respect, and inclusion are actively coached as the campus norms.

Small class sizes help students build deeper connections. Studies show that small classes reduce bullying and increase students’ sense of belonging.

How AHB’s Small Classes Have Big Advantages
Micro school elementary students walk together to park.

Focus on Community

At AHB, community takes on many layers. In the classroom community, teachers carefully craft for optimum social emotional learning. In the micro school community, a culture of kindness and respect shines through. Parent input and participation is highly valued, and parental presence is welcome and common on campus.

Our circles of community continue to stretch. With family and school at the center of a child’s life, children can look confidently out to the wider world to see how they can be of service. Our curriculum teaches students to look for connection and understanding among people and cultures and to make compassionate, responsible choices to care for one another and the planet.

How AHB Builds Community
Half day kindergarten students doing group project.

Project-Based Program

Every afternoon, students connect through projects. Our social studies and science curriculum is project-based so students build a deeper understanding and exercise critical thinking and creativity.

These projects are often completed in groups. Group work develops communication, collaborative and executive skills which really help students thrive.

In the early years, students rotate monthly through table teams for group projects. This builds connections throughout the classroom and assists students in making new friends.

Academics at AHB

What SEL Looks Like As Students Grow

ELEMENTARY

Circle time, table teams, classroom jobs tucked into a progressive program. Read about AHB COMMUNITY SCHOOL ELEMENTARY

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Class meetings, choice and responsibility enhance project-based learning. Read about AHB COMMUNITY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL

We spent 12 years at AHB and had a great experience. The emphasis on kids being excited about and engaged with what they are learning in combination with the low student-teacher ratios was so important for our family. In addition, as a parent, it was great to have extra time to spend enjoying my kids and also to feel a sense of partnership with the teachers and the extra time we have outside the classroom to build on learning and life.
– Dr. Mandy Menzer, licensed psychologist
Girls at private elementary school demonstrate project based learning.
LESS HOURS

More Time Together

Unstructured play is great for social-emotional development. So is family time. At AHB Community School, we balance academics with well-being by offering core curriculum in a condensed schedule, leaving time for students to meet their other developmental needs. This school-life balance is key to students who love learning.

LEARNING IN LESS HOURS
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