2017-2018 Ensworth Admission Brochure

Envision

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Ensworth combines a nurturing community with a challenging program to create a unique, joyful environment where students develop the intellectual agility, self-confidence, and discipline they will need to meet future challenges.

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T he v alue of

Coeducation

Coeducation promotes mature social and emotional development, as b o y s a n d gir l s l e a r n to r e s p e c t , understand, and suppor t one another and to celebrate each other’s successes.

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ACADEMICS

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th e l ea r ni ng ex pe ri e nce E n s w o r t h ’s c u r r i c u l u m e n g a g e s s t u dent s a s a c ti v e le ar n er s w hile encour aging indi v idual explor ation.

Our teacher s focus on the students, making the learning process exciting and transformational.

collaborate

evaluate

communicate

Across all disciplines CORE SKILLS

observe

enhance growth and learning.

hypothesize

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question apply knowledge

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ARTS

Embrace

tal e n ts and i nte rests Ar ts are par t of the core curriculum at Enswor th. From kindergar ten through t welf th grade, our students have numerous oppor tunities to explore the creative process, embrace imagination, and culti v ate an appreciation for fine ar ts.

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AT H L E T I C S

Exercise

m i nd and b o dy F r o m d a i l y P. E . classes in Lower S c h o o l , to t h i r te e n dif ferent spor ts in Middle School, to an individualized High S chool F itnes s progr am, Enswor th provides the blueprint for a lifetime of health and wellness.

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CURRICULUM

Challenge

expectat i o ns Enswor th students are encouraged to question ever y thing. When curiosity is valued, students natur ally seek knowledge and become invested in the process of learning and discover y.

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IN THE C L A S S RO O M In High School, classes are held around oval Harkness tables.

Everyone has an equal place at the table, and students take the lead in facilitating discussions. They listen respectfully to the viewpoints of others and learn to articulate their own ideas with confidence.

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STUDENT LIFE

Engage

with a di v e rse , res p ect ful co m m uni ty E n s w or th is intentional in building a s tr o n g s en s e of co mmuni t y. O ur students are inspired to achieve their best, because they feel respected and cared for by their teachers and peers.

IN COMMUNITY From the special structure of lunches in the Lower/Middle School to the Faculty Commons in the High School, the Ensworth experience is designed to foster positive relationships among students and between students and faculty.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Discover

a wo rl d of ex pe ri e nces At Ensworth, students are more than scholars, athletes, and artists— they are courageous and compassionate global citizens.

IN THE WORLD Service Learning is incorporated as a core part of the Ensworth experience, and students are given opportunities to serve in the local community and across the world.

As students experience the joy of impacting others in a meaningful way, they develop empathy and discover their ability to make a positive difference in the world around them.

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Learn More LO W E R / M I D D L E S C H O O L Rebekah Capps Director of Admission 615.301.5348 | cappsr@ensworth.com

HIGH SCHOOL Ann West Director of Admission 615.301.8926 | westa@ensworth.com

Explore

ENSWORTH

Visit us online

ENSWORTH.COM follow us Facebook.com/ensworthschool Twitter.com/ensworth Instagram.com/ensworthschool

One school. Two campuses.

LOWER /MIDDLE SCHOOL 211 Ensworth Ave Nashville, TN 37205 615.383.0661

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HIGH SCHOOL 7401 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221 615.301.5400

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SCHOOL MOTTO

ENSWORTH MISSION

In Search of Truth Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school.

The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.

STUDENT BODY

1,131 STUDENTS from

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460

GR ADES (9-12)

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423

GR ADES (K-5)

248

GR ADES (6-8)

DIFFERENT ZIP CODES FA C U LT Y

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67%

44% 56%

hold male advanced faculty degrees

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female faculty

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Academics Stud ents acce pted to

CL A SS of 2017

139 colleges & unive rsities in 3 4 states

22 64

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AP CLASSES OFFERED

57

DIFFERENT colleges & universities in 26 states

Map re prese nts a cce ptances f rom C la sses 2013-2017

HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVES dedicated College Counselors for students in Grades 9 - 12

13-year foreign language curriculum

CHINESE & SPANISH K-5 Additional languages offered in 6 -12

1:1

Matr iculated to

LAPTOP PROGRAM

Middle School & High School Laptops and iPads available in K-5 classrooms

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2016-17

CAPSTONE

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SCHOLARS

SERVICE SCHOLARS

Learn more at

ensworth.com /capstone

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With more tha n 30 a r ts per for ma nces th roughout the yea r, ever y st udent ha s a n oppor t un it y to sh ine.

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Athletics TE AM STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 0 08 -2 017

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FOOTBALL

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T R AC K & F IE L D

H I G H S C H O O L tea ms include 18 TSSA A-sa nctioned spor ts, plus sw im m ing , ice hockey, lacrosse and more!

MIDDLE SCHOOL tea ms have a no -cut policy a nd compete in the Ha r peth Va l ley Ath letic Conference w ith 95% pa r ticipation in 13 spor ts.

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Service Learning

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Y E A R CU R R ICU LU M

Summer service trips since 2008 to Cuba, Peru, Tanzania, India, Belize, Kenya, and Costa Rica

Ancillary Programs School of Dance Aquatics Tennis Music Lessons (K-8) E-Sports Camps & Leagues

Additional Services AFTERCARE

Available for K-8 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

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BUS TRANSPORTATION

Provided from East Nashville, Williamson County, Rutherford County, and between campuses

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ENSWORTH VISION

We envision a school community dedicated to following the highest principles with the greatest love, as characterized by moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor, and joy.

It is the policy of Ensworth to administer its educational programs, including admission and financial aid, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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In Search of Truth

2017-2018

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