Microschools provide a more personalized, flexible approach to learning in a close-knit community that meets in a home. At Anchor Micro Crews, we focus on quality academic guidance and group learning opportunities. Our students enjoy a supportive environment where they can thrive academically and socially, setting them up for success in their educational journey and beyond. Students work independently with guidance from tutors and collaboratively with peers on group projects and activities.
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Start Date: June 3, 2025
Times: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Grand and W Thompson Ranch Rd
Guide: LaRisa Lamca
Calm minds and busy feet, clean pages and dirty hands! This Micro Crew aims is to anchor small minds in what is real and rarely noticed by observing and responding to nature, appreciating its beauty through various art mediums, exploring nature based literature and poetry, and grounding our bodies.
Days: Wednesdays and Thursdays Start Date: February 2024
Times: 9:00am-2:30pm
Location: 43rd and the 101
Guide: Evie Brechler
The Glendale North Micro Crew is the pillar of leadership among students at Anchor Enrichment Academy. Students learn essential skills as they plan events, spirit days, field trips, and special ceremonies for our entire Anchor community.
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays State Date: March 2024
Times: 9:00am-2:30pm
Location: 43rd and Northern Ave
Guide: Tammy Baldwin
The Glendale South Micro Crew is the heart of our young crewmates at Anchor Enrichment Academy. Students learn essential consumer-science skills as they build literacy and participate in collaborative learning in the kitchen.
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Start Date: August 19, 2025
Times: 9:00am-2:30pm
Location: Cotton Ln. and Yuma
Guide: Elisa Hernandez
Noema Learning is a microschool where education is personalized to fit each student’s needs and goals. In Greek, “noema” means new moon or new beginnings. Let’s have a new way to educate students. Let’s begin again . . . better . . . with more customized lessons, more self-governing, more collaboration, more thought, and more support. Curriculum is chosen collaboratively by Mrs. H, the student, and the family from a menu of options, ensuring a customized learning experience. Students engage in both peer collaboration and independent work, depending on the subject or assignment. With Mrs. H as their guide, students receive support, modifications, challenges, and occasional mini-lessons.
Days: Fridays Start Date: September 5, 2025
Times: 9:30am - 2:00pm
Location: Ellsworth Rd. and Ray Rd.
Guide: Alicia Silberman
With a personalized touch on core academics, 7th - 10th grade students receive guidance from Mrs. Silberman, and then as a special focus, students dive into popular dystopian novels that reflect social issues of today, making real-world connections along the way. Through debates, presentations, projects, and even volunteer opportunities, they bring literary themes to life. This engaging course challenges students to think critically, discuss big ideas, and explore how fiction mirrors reality in surprising ways!
Days: Every other Friday Start Date: TBA
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Phoenix
Guide: LaRisa Lamca and Emily Lewis
A low-structure, nature-based play school geared towards Pre-K through 3rd grade. We challenge your child's limits, grow independence, and inspire creativity through free play and exploration. Students expand their knowledge of the natural world and learn vital outdoor and survival skills through short lessons and lots of applications. Parents and siblings are welcome!
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