Ashbrook thrives because of the active partnership we cultivate between campus and home, and nowhere is that more evident than in our Family Service Hours program and the incredible contributions of our parent volunteers. This is not simply a requirement, but a collective effort to steward our school that results in incredible institutional strength. Ashbrook families commit to giving their time and talents back to the school each year, and the results are transformative (you
About Ashbrook: Enrichment and OpportunityElectives offered by our Staff Promote Relationships and Learning Ashbrook Independent School offers an electives program that is as joyful as it is enriching, thanks to the passion, creativity, and diverse interests of our staff. These classes are not simply filler or disconnected from our regular curriculum, they are dynamic, interest-driven experiences that give students the chance to explore new subjects, hone specific skills, learn directly from teachers sharing their passions
About Ashbrook: Academic FlexibilityMeeting the Needs of Students, One Child at a Time One of Ashbrook’s greatest strengths is our commitment to academic flexibility. While our curriculum is structured and purpose-driven, it is never rigid. As I wrote in this space in the past, it is vigorous, NOT rigorous (as in rigor mortis!). What this means is that we recognize that students learn in different ways, at different paces, and with different passions, and our
About Ashbrook Keeping Class Sizes SmallAn Extraordinary Educational Model; a Challenging Economic Model Show MoreShow LessAt Ashbrook, small class sizes are more than a talking point: they’re a definitive part of the extraordinary student experience. With an average student-to-teacher ratio far below that of many schools, and enviable class level caps (16 in the PS and PK, 18 in grades K-4, and 21 in grades 5-8), Ashbrook ensures every child (and family) is seen, heard,
About Ashbrook Emphasis on Critical ThinkingAt Ashbrook School we teach children HOW to think One of Ashbrook’s most distinctive features is our emphasis on critical thinking. In the words of our Founder, David Gore, we don’t teach students what to think, we teach them how to think: analytically, creatively, and (maybe most importantly) independently. From the earliest grades, students are encouraged to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and evaluate evidence. Whether they’re interpreting a historical document,