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Welcome to Asheville Academy- a therapeutic boarding school nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Our mission is to empower youth aged 10-14 who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges by providing a safe, nurturing environment where they can heal and grow. Our team of experienced therapists and educators offers personalized treatment plans and a range of therapeutic activities to help young people build confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other issues, we`re here to support them in finding their voice and reaching their full potential.
Asheville Academy offers the highest quality of academic
programming to our students. This helps students achieve
grade-level goals, and most importantly, feel empowered to succeed
in future school settings. Our team of highly qualified teachers
delivers a curriculum aligned with national standards in a
classroom setting that meets the diverse needs of our student body.
We deliver year-round academic programming for grades 4 through
10.
All core curriculum is aligned with national standards,
ensuring that students are achieving at grade level and are able to
transition smoothly into traditional settings upon graduation.All
classes are instructor-led and rarely exceed 7-8 students. Our
smaller classes allow for a more experiential and individualized
learning experience for our students. A sense of self-efficacy is
essential for the life-long success of every child.If your child
needs additional support in the classroom, ourLearning
Support Specialistcan provide them with additional individual
attention, both inside and outside the classroom.
Asheville Academy students have often struggled in the past
with school refusal or avoidance, lack of motivation,
underachievement, and behavioral challenges. These struggles are
often symptomatic of socioemotional issues or unmet learning needs.
However, many incoming students have always achieved at a high
level academically, and are ready to engage in rigorous
coursework.
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The average private school tuition in Buncombe County, NC is $17,499 for elementary schools and $28,244 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
