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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
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.

  • Creative Community Service & Internship
  • Black Mountain College Interdisciplinary Arts
  • Dance Fit, Flex, and Relax
  • Musical Theater Dance
  • Ballet Barre & Conditioning
  • Dance Ensemble
  • Drama
  • Drama (Advanced)
  • Technical Theater
  • Technical Theater Audio/Visual (Advanced)
  • Film Production
  • Film Production (Advanced)
  • Piano Class
  • Vocal Class
  • Orchestra
  • Introduction to Studio Art
  • Painting and Drawing
  • Printmaking
  • Ceramics
  • 2D Studio Art (Advanced)
  • Portfolio Development (Advanced)
English

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)
  • Women in Literature
  • Women in Literature (Advanced)
  • Contemporary Global Literature
  • Contemporary Global Literature (Advanced)
  • Creative Writing
  • Writing Workshop
  • Rhetoric, Logic, and Debate
  • This I Believe
History

The study of history deepens our understanding of the past and informs our engagement with the present. We take an expansive approach to historical inquiry, exploring diverse perspectives, time periods, and global contexts.

  • World Cultures
  • Western Civilization
  • American History
  • American History (Advanced)
  • Global Affairs (Advanced)
  • American Decades (Honors)
  • Economics (Honors)
  • Introduction to Economics & Finance
  • Constitutional Law (Honors)
  • Art History (Honors)
  • African Studies
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 C (Advanced)
  • Environmental Science (Advanced)
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Positive Psychology and the Science of Happiness
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.

  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Geometry (Honors)
  • Algebra II
  • Algebra II (Honors)
  • Precalculus
  • Precalculus (Honors)
  • Statistics
  • Statistics (Honors)
  • Statistics (Advanced)
  • Calculus (Honors)
  • Calculus (Advanced)
  • Topics in Higher Mathematics (Advanced)
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Computer Science (Advanced)
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 & Culture (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 & Culture (Advanced)
  • French Literature (Advanced)
Academic Support Services

Our dedicated Academic Support Team partners with students and faculty to provide personalized guidance in study skills, time management, and test preparation, ensuring every student has the tools and confidence to excel academically and reach their full potential.

Meet Our Director of Academic Affairs
McNair Letson
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.