Our Schools

A Tailored Alternative to Traditional Schools
In an era where schools have become synonymous with overcrowded classrooms, limited teaching resources, and pervasive bullying, families are searching for an alternative approach to education that prioritizes their children’s academic, cognitive, and social well-being. AEF Schools provide that alternative—a safe, supportive, and individualized learning environment where children can thrive.

At the Lower Campus, we offer three distinctive programs tailored to meet the unique needs of students at various stages of their development. These programs are carefully designed to foster growth across academic, cognitive, and social domains, ensuring every child receives the personalized attention and guidance they need:

1. Primary Learning Center (PLC) – Grades K-2
   • Focuses on building strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and math while introducing executive functioning and social skills development. Students receive hands-on, multi-sensory instruction tailored to their specific learning needs.
2. Elementary Unit – Grades 3 and 4
   • Provides a bridge from early foundational skills to more complex academic challenges. This unit emphasizes strengthening cognitive skills, critical thinking, and independence while continuing to nurture social and emotional growth.
3. Middle Unit – Grades 5 to 7
   • Prepares students for the transition to higher academic and social expectations by focusing on advanced cognitive development, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. This program incorporates technology, life skills, and executive functioning strategies to equip students for success in school and beyond.

Through this tiered approach, AEF Schools ensure that students at every level are supported and empowered to reach their full potential.

AEF Upper Campus: A Supportive Path to Success
AEF Upper Campus is designed for average to bright students who struggle to succeed in traditional public or private schools. We offer a smaller, more supportive, and active learning environment tailored to students who need a different approach to thrive.

At the Upper Campus, we provide two distinct programs:

8th Grade Immersive High School Experience – Prepares students for the high school environment with a focus on academic readiness, social skills, and independence.

9th-12th Grade High School Program – Offers a student-driven learning experience that builds confidence and prepares students for life after graduation, whether in college, a career, or other endeavors.

AEF Upper Campus graduates earn an accredited high school diploma. They are equipped to apply to any college or university, with acceptance based on their grades, standardized test scores, and extracurricular achievements.

Westham Academy: Personalized Support for Unique Needs
Westham Academy offers a smaller, more personalized environment for students in grades 4 to 12 who are not yet ready for AEF’s Lower or Upper Campus. These students may feel overwhelmed academically or socially and benefit from focused instruction in cognitive and social skills.

Most students at Westham Academy eventually transition back to AEF’s Lower or Upper Campus. For those who don’t, the program prepares them for life after school by helping them enter the workforce, attend a technical or trade school, or move into an independent living facility.

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