ENSWORTH In Search of Truth
2019–2020
Envision
a vi bra n t , d y nam i c co mm u nity 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.
ACADEMICS
Enjoy
th e l ea rnin g ex pe ri e nce
Enswor th’s faculty engage students as active learners while encouraging individual exploration, making the learning process exciting and transformational.
collaborate
communicate
Across all disciplines
evaluate
Core Skills
observe
enhance growth and learning.
hypothesize
question apply knowledge
CURRICULUM
Challenge
ex p ectat i o ns
Enswor th students are encouraged to question ever y thing. When curiosity is valued, students naturally seek knowledge and become invested in the process of learning and discover y.
I N T H E 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.
T h e v alue of
Coeducation
Coeducation promotes mature social and emotional development, as boys and girls learn to respect, understand, and suppor t one another and to celebrate each other’s successes.
ARTS
Embrace
tal e n ts a n d i nte rests Ar ts are par t of the core curriculum at Enswor th. From kindergar ten through twelfth grade, our students have a variety of oppor tunities to explore the creative process, embrace imagination, and cultivate an appreciation for fine ar ts.
AT H L E T I C S
Exercise
m i nd and b o dy From daily P.E. classes in Lower School, to thir teen different spor ts in Middle School, to an individualized High School fitness program, Enswor th provides the blueprint for a lifetime of health and wellness.
STUDENT LIFE
Engage
with a di v e rse , res p ect fu l co m m uni ty Enswor th is intentional in building a strong sense of community. Our 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.
OPPORTUNITIES
Discover
a w o rl d of ex pe ri e nces At Enswor th, students are more than scholars, athletes, and ar tists—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.
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
1,156 STUDENTS from
53
466
GR ADES (9-12)
426
GR ADES (K-5)
264
GR ADES (6-8)
DIFFERENT ZIP CODES FA C U LT Y
73%
7:1
46
% hold male advanced faculty degrees STUDENT to TEACHER R ATIO
15
54%
female faculty
AVER AGE CLASS SIZE
FINANCIAL AID: $3.4 MILLION
awarded in 2019–2020. Visit ensworth.com for information.
Academics Stud e nts a cce pted to
CL A SS of 2019
4
134 colleges & unive rsities in 3 4 states (+ D.C .) and 3 countr ies
Matr iculated to
59
DIFFERENT colleges & universities in 2 8 states & 3 countr ies
dedicated College Counselors for students in Grades 9 - 12
97 24
HIGH SCHOOL AP CLASSES ELECTIVES OFFERED 13-year foreign language curriculum
CHINESE & SPANISH in Grades K-5. Additiona l languages offered in Grades 6-12.
1:1
L APTOP PROGR AM
Middle School & High School Laptops and iPads available in K-5 classrooms
2018–19
CAPSTONE SCHOLARS
13
SCHOLARS
Learn more at
ensworth.com /capstone
Arts
58
V ISUA L A N D PE R FOR M I NG A RTS courses across Grades K-12
30
With more tha n
ARTS PERFORMANCES th roughout the yea r, ever y st udent ha s a n oppor t un it y to sh ine.
13 YEAR DANCE PROGRAM
Athletics
TE AM STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 0 08 -2 01 9
1 5 5 2 4 2 2 1 GIR L S
GIR L S
B OY S
GIR L S
G OL F
B A SK E T B A L L
B A SK E T B A L L
L AC R O S SE
GIR L S
FOOTBALL
VOLLE Y BA LL
T R AC K
& F IE L D
B OY S L AC R O S SE
MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle School teams compete in the Harpeth Valley Athletic Conference (HVAC) with over 85% of students participating in at least one of 13 team sports.
HIGH SCHOOL High School teams include 18 TSSA A-sanctioned sports, plus swimming & diving, ice hockey, mountain biking, lacrosse and more!
Service Learning
13
Y E A R CU R R ICU LU M
2018-2019 number of
ORGA N I Z AT IONS
Ensworth students worked with: 2018-2019
80+ 12
SE RV ICE SCHOL A R S:
Summer service trips since 2008 to Cuba, Peru, Tanzania, India, Belize, Kenya, Morocco, and Costa Rica
Ancillary Programs School of Dance Aquatics Golf Tennis Music Lessons E-Sports Camps & Leagues
Additional Services AFTERCARE
Available for K-8 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
From East Nashville, Williamson County, Rutherford County, and between campuses
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.
S TAT E M E N T O N D I V E R S I T Y , EQUITY, AND INCLUSION In order to rea lize the goa ls of our Mission and Vision, Ensworth must actively strive to be a diverse and inclusive community of learners that engages collectively In Search of Truth. The presence of different perspectives and life experiences plays a vita l role in the development of our students, enhancing classroom and extracurricular experiences in meaning ful ways. As a school, we are committed to cultivating an environment in which all members of the Ensworth community experience a true sense of belonging and are empowered to be active participants in the life of the school. These efforts are essentia l if we are to foster the growth of all students in line with their potentia l, and to equip them for lives of purpose that extend far beyond their time at Ensworth.
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.
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
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One school. Two campuses. RED GABLES CAMPUS (G rades K–8) 211 Ensworth Ave Nashville, TN 37205 615.383.0661
FRIST CAMPUS (Grades 9–12) 7401 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221 615.301.5400