Asheville School

School Notes Overview:

The mission is to prepare our students for college and for life, and to provide an atmosphere in which all members of a diverse school community appreciate and strive for excellence - an atmosphere which nurtures character and fosters the development of mind, body, and spirit......

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School Overview:

County Buncombe County, NC
Program Name Asheville School Summer Academic Adventures
Program Type Experiential academics and outdoor adventure
Number of Students 80 students
Student Body Type Coeducational
Grades 7 - 10
First Session Start Date June 19
First Session End Date July 9
Second Session Start Date July 10
Second Session End Date July 30
First Program Weeks 3 weeks
Second Program Weeks 6 weeks
Program Director Elysia Versen
Campus Area 300 acres
Founding Year 1954
Summer School Type Residential

School Notes:

  • The mission is to prepare our students for college and for life, and to provide an atmosphere in which all members of a diverse school community appreciate and strive for excellence - an atmosphere which nurtures character and fosters the development of mind, body, and spirit.
  • Our curriculum is traditional and rigorous, but not stodgy. Organized around a core of disciplines (English, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Science, History, and Fine Arts), the academic program prepares students for college (and life) in at least three ways: establishing a foundation of understanding in the key areas which underpin modern scholarship; providing essential intellectual and communication skills like critical reading, persuasive writing and speaking, imaginative problem-solving, and deductive reasoning; and imparting work and study habits like organization, planning, and time management.
  • Asheville School’s Arts Programs emphasize the fundamentals of art, drama, and music while encouraging personal growth and independence. Students gain self-confidence in a caring, supportive setting. Please explore Asheville School’s many artistic options by choosing the area of interest to you. Offerings in the arts are both curricular and extracurricular.
  • Asheville School offers an interesting array of afternoon programs to complement the academic schedule. Every student is required to take part in an afternoon activity for a minimum of 90 minutes Monday through Friday. Every freshman and sophomore is required to participate in one interscholastic sport each year.

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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.

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