AHB COMMUNITY SCHOOL

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.

ACCREDITED, PROJECT-BASED PROGRAM

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

INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

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

11:1

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

95

STUDENT LIMIT, K-8

Accredited

TEXAS PRIVATE SCHOOL

No Drop-Off Line

CONNECT WITH TEACHERS AND OTHER FAMILIES

100%

OF 8TH GRADERS ARE EARNING HIGH SCHOOL MATH CREDIT

100%

RATE CLASS CLIMATE AS VERY GOOD OR EXCELLENT

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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

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Last week in Gamma ELA, we dove deeper into our no

Last week in Gamma ELA, we dove deeper into our novel as we approach the climax! We analyzed figurative language through key quotes and showcased incredible student illustrations—stop by the Gamma room to see them! We also practiced summarizing major events using the SWBST method. Now, our budding journalists are drafting newspaper articles about significant events in Freewater, a historical fiction novel by Amina Luqman-Dawson.

In Math, we got hands-on with new concepts! Year 1 students mastered the protractor, explored triangle classifications, and even created their own “Pet Polygons” with unique personalities. Year 2 students tackled graphing multiplicative and additive patterns, impressively moving into two-step equations by week’s end. It was a challenging but rewarding week, and we’re so proud of everyone’s progress!

For Theme, we stepped back in time to explore quilt codes used on the Underground Railroad. Using Jacqueline Woodson’s picture books, This is the Rope and Show Way, we connected storytelling, history, and family traditions. Students studied quilt patterns, created their own designs, and tied it all back to geometry! Midweek, we shifted to the post-Civil War era, discussing the Lost Cause Myth and the messages behind southern monuments. Next week, we’ll move into the Reconstruction era and design our own monuments honoring abolitionist events.

Family Led Learning Day! Looking for a fun way t

Family Led Learning Day!

Looking for a fun way to connect and learn outside the classroom? Family Led Learning Day is the perfect chance for families to meet up with classmates at a local park, museum, or favorite spot for some off-campus fun and exploration! Whether it’s a nature walk, a science exhibit, or just playing together, it’s a great way to make learning an adventure.

Tag a friend and start planning your next meetup!

Middle School Magic: Math, Lit, and Vive la Révol

Middle School Magic: Math, Lit, and Vive la Révolution!

This week, middle schoolers tackled challenges in math, literature, and history—all with creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on fun!

Math Marvels :
From exponents and prime factorization to square roots and equations, students sharpened their skills through engaging lessons and interactive games like I Have, Who Has, and Exponent Connect 4. Some took on a bottle-flipping math challenge, while others reviewed for upcoming assessments.

Literary Journeys:
After four intense weeks of reading, students finally reached a major milestone—finishing their class novels! To celebrate, we threw confetti and toasted their perseverance with Sprite in fancy champagne flutes.

But the work didn’t stop there. Middle schoolers turned their reading into creative projects—some took the entire plot of In the Reign of Terror and condensed it into an accordion book that fit inside an Altoids tin, complete with fabric lining and tiny illustrations. Others tracked the journey in Around the World in Eighty Days by creating detailed passports filled with travel stamps and official-looking IDs. Literature, art, and design all in one—what a week!

Theme: The French Revolution Comes Alive!

Students wrapped up their deep dive into the French Revolution in dramatic fashion—literally! They donned Phrygian Caps to symbolize freedom, created revolutionary characters, and participated in a Reign of Terror simulation, where alliances were tested, accusations flew, and some characters met their historical fate.

Adding to the excitement, we had a special visit from Ms. Cara, who gave students an insider’s look at Paris through videos from family members in France and Switzerland. They picked up some French slang, sampled Belgian chocolate, and got a taste of authentic Parisian culture!

And what better way to finish than with food and engineering? Students mixed and made their own crêpes (with toppings from honey to Nutella and fresh fruit) and built model guillotines—a perfect transition as we move from the French to the Russian Revolution next week.

We hope you can join us for a school-wide outing t

We hope you can join us for a school-wide outing to Shipe Park for recess and a picnic!

Exploring East Texas & Beyond! This week, Alphas

Exploring East Texas & Beyond!

This week, Alphas wrapped up their journey through the Texas regions by venturing into the Piney Woods! We explored the lush forests, winding rivers, and unique wildlife—including beavers, river otters, and alligators. We even built our own beaver dams using mud, sticks, and grass—just like the real thing!

In STEAM, we became ecosystem designers, creating detailed dioramas of East Texas, complete with towering pines, Spanish moss, and flowing rivers.

In math, we took on 3D shapes, geometry challenges, and even a “dot talk” that had us seeing numbers in new ways.

Our poets explored the beauty of “wabi sabi” and experimented with the diamante form, crafting poems about everyday objects in unexpected ways.

We also put our engineering skills to the test with a floating boat challenge—who knew paper and tape could hold so much weight?

And in a special math activity, we surveyed each other’s favorite ice cream flavors, graphed our results, and imagined running our own shops.

To top it all off, we had a “Shoe Talk” where we practiced listening and storytelling—turns out, Alphas have some pretty cool shoes!

Another exciting week of learning, creativity, and teamwork!

Gamma Class Field Trip to the Carver Museum in Aus

Gamma Class Field Trip to the Carver Museum in Austin!

What an action-packed theme week leading up to an incredible field trip! Visiting the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center in Austin was the perfect way to bring our recent learning to life. The museum’s exhibits provided a deep dive into African American history, culture, and achievements, with a special focus on local history. The students explored powerful displays on George Washington Carver’s innovations, the Civil Rights Movement in Austin, and the rich artistic contributions of Black Texans.

A huge thank you to our amazing parent chaperones and drivers who helped make this experience possible!

🎳 Save the Date: AHB Bowl-a-Thon! 🎳 Get rea

🎳 Save the Date: AHB Bowl-a-Thon! 🎳

Get ready for one of our favorite AHB traditions—the annual Bowl-a-Thon FUNdraiser! This is a chance for students to gather pledges to support our school and enjoy an afternoon of bowling fun together.

📅 When: Sunday, February 23rd
⏰ Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Where: Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex

We’re thrilled about this new location, where we’ll have the entire bowling alley to ourselves! As always, bowling is free for AHB students and alumni. Parents, there will be plenty of space to hang out, and the concession stand will be open for snack purchases.

Stay tuned for pledge details coming soon! In the meantime, help us plan by signing up your child on our bowler register if they plan to bowl. Please check your email!

Can’t wait to see you there! 🎳✨

Middle School Highlights! This week in Math, stud

Middle School Highlights!

This week in Math, students tackled percents, proportions, and geometric sequences. A fun STEM challenge had everyone designing bows and arrows, testing their aim at a chalk target outside!

In ELA, book clubs are reaching dramatic climaxes, sparking deep discussions—especially about the way classic literature reflects outdated ideas. The French Revolution theme carried through with nonfiction reading and creative projects. Since Shipe Park got rained out, students got messy with art instead, crafting disguises and finishing a giant papier-mâché globe.

In Theme, we built interactive timelines tracking key moments of the French Revolution, comparing them to the American Revolution. A special visit from Ms. Lorrie introduced students to Thinglink, where they’ll create their own interactive projects in the coming weeks.

Another packed week full of learning, creativity, and hands-on fun!

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