Depth vs. Acceleration: A Look at Deeper Learning in Flint Hill’s Lower School

Depth vs. Acceleration: A Look at Deeper Learning in Flint Hill’s Lower School

May 24, 2024

Drawing directly from neuroscience research, Flint Hill’s educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of thorough comprehension over hurried advancement.

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Six Things You Need to Know Before Your Student Starts 9th Grade

Six Things You Need to Know Before Your Student Starts 9th Grade

May 2, 2024

Director of the Upper School Don Paige shares six key pieces of advice he wishes parents knew before their students start high school.

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‘A Bright and Bold Future Ahead’: Flint Hill VAIS Accreditation Visit 2024

‘A Bright and Bold Future Ahead’: Flint Hill VAIS Accreditation Visit 2024

April 23, 2024

A VAIS committee completed its 10-Year Accreditation Visit in April 2024. The committee reported its immediate findings in this short presentation to faculty and staff.

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Rigor Versus Productive Struggle in the Classroom

Rigor Versus Productive Struggle in the Classroom

November 9, 2023

Students learn more deeply when engaging in productive struggle versus traditionally defined ‘rigor’

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What Lower School Students Want You to Know (Grades 4-6)

What Lower School Students Want You to Know (Grades 4-6)

November 3, 2023

We asked Lower School students in grades 4-6 what they love about Flint Hill and what advice they have for incoming students.

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What Lower School Students Want You to Know (JK-3)

What Lower School Students Want You to Know (JK-3)

November 2, 2023

We asked Lower School students in grades JK-3 what they love about Flint Hill and what advice they have for incoming students.

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Why I Chose Flint Hill: Upper School Students Speak

Why I Chose Flint Hill: Upper School Students Speak

November 2, 2023

We asked five Upper School students why they chose Flint Hill. They had various answers along with a little bit of advice for incoming Huskies.

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25 Questions to Help You Choose a School for Your Child

25 Questions to Help You Choose a School for Your Child

November 1, 2023

Choosing a school can be a daunting and overwhelming process. Here are some critical questions to ask as you try to find the right fit. 

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What Flint Hill Parents Want You to Know

What Flint Hill Parents Want You to Know

November 1, 2023

We asked current parents about their families’ time at Flint Hill. They talked about what motivated them to choose us as partners in education.

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Achieving School-Life Balance: 8 Questions to Ask in Your School Search

Achieving School-Life Balance: 8 Questions to Ask in Your School Search

October 31, 2023

How do you tell if a potential middle or high school will be challenging enough academically while also prioritizing student health and wellness?

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