The Brown Bag Lunch Enrichment Program
The Brown Bag Lunch Enrichment Program provides students with exposure to a variety of topics beyond the scope of the regular curriculum. In our efforts to encourage students to explore their unique interests and talents, we invite a variety of speakers to come to Flint Hill and share their careers, talents and hobbies. This, in…
Read MoreAfter-School Programs
After-School Programs are designed to broaden a student’s interests. The after-school clubs are offered seasonally in the fall, winter and spring with a variety of developmentally oriented options to extend upon the learning from the school day and to allow students to explore new passions and interests. Clubs are facilitated by Flint Hill faculty, including…
Read MoreSpecialist Teachers
Specialist teachers include faculty who teach art, computer science, library, music, physical education, movement and Spanish. Because this group teaches students for multiple years, they have a deep knowledge of the developmental, social and academic growth of each student. These in-depth perspectives enable each specialist teacher to quickly understand and build upon students’ learning from…
Read MoreHomeroom Teachers
Homeroom teachers are involved in all aspects of students’ lives at school and are strong advocates for each child. Their role is to nurture and support each student’s social, emotional, academic and physical growth. During the first six weeks of school, the homeroom teacher takes time to get to know each student and to establish…
Read MoreResponsive Classroom
Responsive Classroom is a research- and evidence-based approach to elementary education that leads to greater teacher effectiveness, higher student achievement and improved school climate. The program emphasizes teaching students to take care of themselves, each other and the school environment so everyone can learn according to his/her best. There is also a strong emphasis on…
Read MoreLearning Center
In the Lower School, the Learning Center addresses emerging learning differences for students in JK through sixth grade. Learning specialists work with students both in their classrooms and in small groups in the Learning Center. The amount of support provided is tailored to the needs of each student. Close collaboration with homeroom teachers and specials…
Read MorePre-Algebra
This course prepares students for the rigors of Algebra I. Students explore topics such as proportions, ratios, rational numbers, linear relationships and data interpretation. This course is designed to create a connection among mathematical ideas. Problem solving and critical thinking are key components of the course.
Read MoreSixth Grade Wellness and Life Skills
In sixth grade, the Wellness and Life Skills program contains two core elements. The first element is to teach developmentally appropriate health education. The second element is to provide students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, so they can then make choices that promote wellness. At this level, students continue…
Read MoreSixth Grade Library
We have two main goals in Library: to help students become successful seekers, users and integrators of information from many sources, and to promote reading as a lifelong skill and pleasure. Skills to seek, evaluate and synthesize information are implemented across the grades at developmentally appropriate levels. Students are encouraged to seek out their areas…
Read MoreSixth Grade Study Skills
In this course, students in sixth grade meet once per week to develop personalized strategies for study strategies and organization. Assessment preparation and active reading skills are explored and taught explicitly alongside quizzes, tests and readings. As students complete their inquiry projects and capstone experiences, systems of organization including paper and digital organization and time…
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