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Academics

Curriculum

A robust academic curriculum is the cornerstone of the Asheville School experience. Students engage with complex ideas and diverse perspectives and develop an ever-deepening life-long curiosity for their areas of interest. Success includes growth in both academic achievement and personal development. Our students graduate with a comprehensive set of applicable skills that enable them to succeed in college and beyond.

Academic Departments
Humanities

The ability to write and think critically equips us to thoughtfully approach the world’s complexity. We take a broad and varied approach to the study of the written world, surveying a range of periods and genres.

  • World Literature
  • European Literature
  • American Literature
  • American Literature (Advanced)
  • World Cultures: Dawn of Civilization to the Middle Ages
  • Western Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
  • American History
  • American History (Advanced)
  • Economics (Honors)
  • Introduction to Economics and Personal Finance
  • Creative Writing
  • Campaigns and Elections
  • This I Believe
Science

Our science curriculum produces critical thinkers who can read and evaluate scientific data and understand the basic principles of major scientific disciplines. Each student develops a lively curiosity about how the world functions—and eagerness to explore it.

  • Biology
  • Biology (Honors)
  • Biology (Advanced)
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry (Honors)
  • Chemistry (Advanced)
  • Physics
  • Physics (Honors)
  • Physics 1 (Advanced)
  • Physics 2 (Advanced)
  • Physics C (Advanced)
  • Environmental Science (Advanced)
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Psychology
Mathematics

Find joy in the exploration of mathematics, from statistics to computer science. Grounded in fundamental principles and problem-solving skills, our curriculum empowers students with an enduring understanding of the numeric world.

  • Quantitative Reasoning 1
  • Quantitative Reasoning 1 (Honors)
  • Quantitative Reasoning II
  • Quantitative Reasoning II (Honors)
  • Precalculus
  • Precalculus (Advanced)
  • Precalculus (Honors)
  • Statistics
  • Statistics (Advanced)
  • Calculus AB (Advanced)
  • Calculus BC (Advanced)
  • Advanced Topics in Mathematics (Advanced)
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Computer Science Programming
  • Computer Science A (Advanced)
Fine Arts

By fostering creativity and an innovative spirit, we prepare students for their future. The arts are our pathway to discover and celebrate our diverse perspectives and talents while building respect and connection within our community.

  • Studio Art I: Introduction
  • Studio Art II: Painting and Drawing
  • Studio Art II: Ceramics
  • Studio Art III: Advanced Art (Honors)
  • Portfolio Development (Advanced)
  • Film Production
  • Stage Production and Performance
  • Musical Theater
  • Ballet Barre & Conditioning
  • Modern Dance & Choreography
  • Asheville Arts in Service & Internship
  • Introduction to Music
  • Vocal Music
  • Dance Ensemble
  • Applied Music
World Languages

We challenge our students to cultivate curiosity, empathy, and a global perspective. Students use their developing language skills and cultural awareness to communicate with others—both at home and in their travels—in order to find their place in a complex and connected world.

  • Spanish I
  • Spanish II
  • Spanish II (Honors)
  • Spanish III
  • Spanish III (Honors)
  • Spanish IV
  • Spanish IV (Honors)
  • Spanish Language (Advanced)
  • Spanish Literature (Advanced)
  • Spanish Culture & Conversation
  • French I
  • French II
  • French II (Honors)
  • French III
  • French III (Honors)
  • French IV
  • French IV (Honors)
  • French Language (Advanced)
  • French Literature (Advanced)
Meet Our Director of Academic Affairs
McNair Johnson
Director of Academic Affairs

[email protected]

Letter from The Director of Academic Affairs
Winterim

Between semesters, Asheville School students can dive into topics that transcend the classroom, from unpacking Creole cuisine to understanding the complexities of refugee resettlement.

Speaker Series

Visionaries. Pioneers. Trailblazers. Each year, we welcome a range of thought leaders to our campus to engage in substantive conversations with our students about what it means to pursue a life of meaning and purpose beyond Asheville School.