In Search of Truth
2016-2017
Envision
a v ib ra n t , dynam i c co mm uni ty 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. A SECURE PLACE As a community, we work collaboratively to provide an environment where students are inspired and encouraged in their individual journeys, allowing them to become confident, creative learners.
T h e v alue of
Coeducation
Our coeducational environment helps students understand that girls and boys are dif ferent yet equal . Coeducation promotes mature social and emotional development, as b oy s an d gir l s le ar n to re sp e c t , understand, and suppor t one another and to celebrate each other’s successes.
ACADEMICS
Enjoy
th e l ea rnin g ex pe ri e nce T he key to foster ing a lifelong love of lear ning is culti v ating a child’s i nte l l e c t u a l c u r i o s i t y. E n s w o r t h ’s curriculum engages students as active learners while encouraging individual exploration. Our teachers 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
question apply knowledge
ON THE STAGE With more than 30 arts performances throughout the year, every student has a chance to shine.
ARTS
Embrace
tal e n ts a nd 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.
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 dif ferent spor ts in Middle School Athletic s, to an individualized High School F itness progr am tailored to each s tudent’s needs , Enswor th provides the bluepr int for a lifetime of health and wellness.
ON THE FIELD Ensworth fields teams in the entire range of TSSAA—sanctioned sports, plus swimming, ice hockey, and lacrosse.
CURRICULUM
Challenge
exp ectat 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.
IN THE C L A S S RO O M In High School, most classrooms don’t have desks. Instead, 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.
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.
OPPORTUNITIES
Discover
a w o rl d of ex pe ri e nces At Enswor th, students are more than great 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
1,133 STUDENTS from
51
463
GR ADES (9-12)
426
GR ADES (K-5)
244
GR ADES (6-8)
DIFFERENT ZIP CODES FA C U LT Y
67%
42
% hold male advanced faculty degrees
7:1
58%
female faculty
STUDENT to TEACHER R ATIO
15.5 AVER AGE CLASS SIZE
Academics 1 12 stude nts a cce pted to
CL A SS of 2016
138 colleges & unive rsities in 3 5 states & 3 countr ies
23 63
4
AP CLASSES OFFERED
49
DIFFERENT colleges & universities in 2 0 states
Map re prese nts a cce ptances f rom C la sses 2013-2016
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
2015-16
CAPSTONE
9 8
SCHOLARS
SERVICE SCHOLARS
Learn more at
ensworth.com /capstone
T E N N I S + 6 I ndoor Cou r t s C E N T E R + 8 O utdoor Cou r t s
I N G R A M + 6 67-seat t heater A R T S + Da nce, music a nd v isua l a r t s st ud ios CENTER + Da rk room
N A T A T O R I U M + 50 -meter
competition pool + I nstr uctiona l pool + Sw i m cla sses for a ges 6 mont h s a nd up
ELCAN AT H L E T I C S CENTER + F itness center + Per for ma nce g y m + 3 practice cou r t s
HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS LOWER/MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS BROWN AT H L E T I C CENTER + 3 ba sketba l l cou r t s + 3 vol leyba l l cou r t s
INGRAM LIBRARY + 1 9, 8 8 4 volu mes + Desi g nated g roup st udy a rea s
FRIST HALL
+ Aud itor iu m /t heater + 3 music st ud ios
P A T T O N + Desi g nated M idd le School academ ic HALL
bu i ld i n g + St udent com mons a rea
Service Learning
13
Y E A R CU R R ICU LU M
Summer service trips to Cuba, Peru, Tanzania, India, and Belize
Extracurricular LOWER SCHOOL STEM , Robotics, Chess Club, Sing ing Tigers, Tiger Beat , Run n ing Club
MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM, Robotics, Fa l l Musica l, Spr ing Dra ma , Ja zz Ba nd, Climbing Club, St udent Counci l, Adva nced Chora le, H VAC Tea m Spor ts
HIGH SCHOOL Youth Leg islat ure, Model U N, Ser v ice Club, Theater Tech , Tiger Pack , School Clubs, School P ublications, TSSA A Tea m Spor ts, Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Sw im m ing , and more!
Tutoring
available for all High School students
AfterCare
Available for K-8 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Other programs include:
School of Dance Aquatics Tennis Music Lessons (K-8) E-Sports Camps & Leagues
B U S T R A N S P O R TAT I O N Provided from East Nashville, Williamson County, Rutherford County, and between campuses
Arts
58
V ISUA L A N D PE R FOR M I NG A RTS courses across Grades K-12
13 YEAR DANCE PROGRAM
Athletics TE AM STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2 0 08 -2 016
1 3 5 1 4 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
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.
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 615.250.8905 | westa@ensworth.com
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