Outstanding environment for the development of our future leaders. Mother of a 4th former
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Posted by a parent on 03/17/09
This school is probably the best thing that's ever happened to me. Not only is it challenging academically but it teaches you how to balance time between required events and studying. In the future this would come in handy like, having a job and being in college. The teachers really love what they
... Read more do, and most of them live on campus. You can always find them for help - and if the teachers live off campus, they're usually always by their computers to answer e-mails. I've never met a more energetic group of faculty than those at the Asheville School. They teach the students education, discipline and respect. You'll learn how to live and deal with other people (if you're a boarder). It's also a very diverse school, especially for its size. With loads of international students and a great deal of african americans. I can guarantee you one thing: you'll never be bored! Read less
Posted by a student on 12/18/08
The rigorous academics were certainly attractive, but we chose Asheville School also for the culture. At Asheville School, they nurture the qualities in students that help them become valuable members of society. There are lots of kind, smart, caring, polite role models both young and old who inspire
... Read more the students to become their best selves. A wonderful place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/06/08
Our daughter is in her junior year at Asheville School. Since she entered as a freshman, she has truly blossomed in so many ways. I attribute her transformation to the excellent teachers at the Asheville School as well as to the sense of community that exists on the well-appointed campus. The faculty
... Read more genuinely care about the students and encourage students to do their very best. Asheville School also nurtures the students physically through a demanding sports program and spiritually by requiring them to attend chapel several times a week. Asheville School strives for excellence in every area, and from what we've seen from our daughter's accomplishments, the school is a success in every way. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/04/08
We are parents of a fourth form student at Asheville School, and couldn't be more pleased! The academic rigor is strenuous, but the students are given phenomenal support to tackle the curriculum by phenomenally gifted teachers and other dedicated staff. The relatively small environment makes this school
... Read more unique among boarding schools - the student body is remarkably 'clique free' and there is a refreshing mutual accountability among peers. Students are engaged in a wide range of activities, from athletics to arts, mountaineering to school clubs. My husband and I think Asheville School is the best kept secret in the southeast! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/03/08
Unbelieveable education. This school has transformed my child from shy and reserved to confident and outgoing. It is very demanding and challenging and holds its students to very high standards both academically and socially. It is a joy to know that there is a place where honor really means something.
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Posted by a parent on 12/03/08
Asheville School is an excellent school! I love what it offered my daughter Kayla in terms of higher education, (very rigorous program), community support, diversity, talents, organization, great kids, teachers, headmaster, Mr. Montgomery,support staff and some really terrific parents, who become your
... Read more friend. The campus is beautiful, the kids appear happy, and I am quite please with how the school operates. It is definitely a close-knit community who really care about our children and who our children care about. Highly recommend Asheville School for those who are looking for quality education, balance, discipline, lots of talents, and a well planned schedule for the children, then Asheville would be ideal for you! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/03/08
Our twins sons graduated in 05, entered college as sophomores because the school's academic strength allowed them to achieve AP credits. Their first love was wrestling and their hard work combined with the school's support enabled them to be a state champion and the other a runner up. Asheville School
... Read more became home to them in the best possible way. They were surrounded by hard working, thoughtful adults and a student community that truly cared about one another. As a group they all wanted one another to succeed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/03/08
My oldest son graduated in 2007, and my middle son is currently in school. I continue to be amazed at the quality of their education, even to the point of being envious. They write better and are more skilled with complex math and science than I ever dreamed was possible at their ages. As important,
... Read more they enjoy what they have studied, and take pride in being rigorous. The oldest son feels he was extremely well prepared for the very challenging double major he is pursuing at one of the nation's hardest working universities. They also both experienced a tremendous sense of connectedness to the school community, developed precocious poise, and cultivated a mature appreciation of the others in their school community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/03/08
As parents of boarder student from Korea, my wife and I think Ashevilles School provides highest quality education with great care to the boardng students.
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Asheville schools — Asheville School is located at 360 Asheville School Rd, Asheville NC 28806. 360 Asheville School Rd is in the 28806 ZIP code in Asheville, NC Asheville School is a Private school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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