Transitions Through ASB

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Starting in the youngest years, each learning space has been hand-crafted to invoke a sense of calm, connection, and confidence in each learner. Pre-kindergarten classrooms are filled with natural materials that introduce students to plant and animal life found in our local surroundings. Throughout the lower and upper Elementary, open classroom designs ensure that the students can be grouped flexibly and collaborate with one another for a variety of purposes. Evidence of learning is everywhere; students are able to showcase their understanding through a range of media, and regular exhibitions of learning ensure that parents can serve as partners in each child’s learning journey.

SECONDARY SCHOOL

In the Middle School, students are welcomed into an environment designed to meet the needs of an adolescent learner. Our concept-based curriculum uses big ideas that connect across subject areas, ensuring that students can see how their learning fits together throughout the day. We offer a wide range of elective subjects that complement required classes, ensuring that no matter their passion, every child has the opportunity to go further in an area of personal interest. Collaboration is key for learners at this age, and the skills of working together and learning how to be an effective team member are honed in every classroom.

As students transition into High School, they receive support designed to help them succeed in an increasingly independent environment. Assessment of learning continues to be robust, with students showing what they know, understand, and can do in a variety of formats based on subject matter and key skills. In Grades 11 and 12, we offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an internationally recognized framework that challenges students and prepares them for post-secondary studies worldwide.

Knowing that Secondary School is a time of increased independence and self-sufficiency for our students, we have a comprehensive curriculum that is academically rigorous and designed to foster a wide range of learning skills in every subject area. Throughout both our Middle and High School programs, teachers provide opportunities for every child to experience success intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.

At every grade level, academic study is supplemented by pastoral care through an

As a part of Middle and High School's Advisory, as well as the Social and Emotional learning program, students have the opportunity to connect with small groups of peers and build relationships. Trusted adults help to foster dispositions and mindsets that nurture student well-being.

Parents continue to be important partners in their children’s learning journeys and are regularly invited to participate in a wide range of engagements that keep them informed of how their children are doing and celebrate what they have accomplished.

Our Facilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY are paramount in our school’s philosophy. Monitoring the Air Quality Index (AQI) is an integral part of our commitment to physical well-being. We constantly monitor air quality to ensure that the environment remains conducive to the comfort of our community.

SECURITY is a top priority, with comprehensive measures in place to protect our students and staff. Our campuses are equipped with advanced security systems and staffed by exceptionally trained professionals, ensuring a safe learning environment.

TRANSPORTATION to and from both campuses is streamlined through our efficient bus services, which provide safe and convenient access for students. Behind these operational facets, our dedicated support team works diligently to ensure the smooth functioning of the school, contributing significantly to our outstanding educational experience.