Joining Flint Hill in 5th grade is a purposeful step into a community that understands, values, and challenges students at a critical stage in their growth.
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For students, a sense of connection with others and belonging to a community benefits every aspect of their health, improves family relationships, reduces risk-taking behaviors, and enhances academic performance.
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What may look like play is, in fact, a period of remarkable cognitive growth.
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You don’t need to become a teacher — you just need to nurture curiosity and independence. Here are a few simple and meaningful ways to help your child build confidence and independence before they start school.
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It’s one of the most common questions parents ask us: Is my child ready for kindergarten? If you’ve found yourself anxiously wondering whether your child knows “enough” letters, numbers, or sight words before they walk into their first classroom, you’re not alone.
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Many schools say they offer differentiated instruction, but what does that actually look like in Flint Hill’s Lower School math program? Lower School Math Department Chair Carolyn Pitches explains enrichment across grades JK-6.
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Drawing directly from neuroscience research, Flint Hill’s educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of thorough comprehension over hurried advancement.
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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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Students learn more deeply when engaging in productive struggle versus traditionally defined ‘rigor’
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Kindergarteners embarked on a project that nurtured their artistic abilities and expanded their horizons to encompass cultural and linguistic dimensions.
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