Rainbow Mountain Children's School offers an alternative education program for preschool through eighth grade based on a holistic model of child development. The program focuses on mental, emotional, moral, social, physical and spiritual elements. The school values standard studies such as language arts and mathematics, but also includes peace studies, services studies, character development and environmental education. In addition, students receive regular Spanish, art, music and physical education classes. The school steers away from traditional standardized testing. Rainbow Mountain Children's School claims to be recognized as a national leader in contemplative education. Tuition ranges from $4,050 to $9,300 per year based upon grade level, as of 2010.
Rainbow Mountain Children's School and Omega Program
574 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806-3556
828-258-9264
rmcs.org
Odyssey Community School is more of a community of integral learning, rather than a school. The kindergarten through 12th grade organization aims for students to have "respectful interaction in an emotionally safe space."
Odyssey believes that science, math, language, art and history should be combined with the learning of oneself. In addition to standard courses, skills taught include creative thinking, self-organization and time management.
Tuition as of 2010 ranges from $7,100 to $9,000 based upon grade level.
Odyssey Community School
90 Zillicoa St.
Asheville, NC 28801
828-259-3653
odysseycommunity.org
Evergreen Community Charter School serves kindergarten through eighth grade. The school focuses on the development of both intelligence and character. In addition to standard courses such as math and language arts, Evergreen Community Charter School places a big emphasis on environmental education. The school teaches students to be "responsible citizens and stewards of the environment."
Evergreen Community Charter School is free, but children must apply to gain acceptance into the school.
Evergreen Community Charter School
50 Bell Road
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-2173
evergreenccs.org