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We are an independent PreK3 through 8th grade day school providing an innovative and rigorous academic educational opportunity for promising students in Bridgeport regardless of income or circumstance. Special emphasis is placed on social-emotional learning and character development, which supports and inspires the future leaders of tomorrow.
We are an independent PreK3 through 8th grade day school providing an innovative and rigorous academic educational opportunity for promising students in Bridgeport regardless of income or circumstance. Special emphasis is placed on social-emotional learning and character development, which supports and inspires the future leaders of tomorrow.
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Our Founding Story
In 2013, our Academy was founded in memory of Adam Lewis, who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11.
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Admissions.
Our Academy attracts families who believe in the power of education to inspire children from all backgrounds to achieve their promise and embody the schoolโs motto, Hope Rising.
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Our greatest hope is to develop empathetic, curious, and respectful individuals and future leaders.
Learn MoreAJLA Community.
Children learn best when significant adults in their lives work together to encourage and support them.
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