Overview

Ashleys Private School has a unique and successful combination of solid academics, a loving environment, and valuable character building lessons based on Christian values. The teachers and staff at Ashleys recognize the uniqueness of each student and strive to prepare each child to respond to the opportunities and challenges of the twenty-first century.

Focus on Academics
Students at Ashleys Private School experience a flexible curriculum with a strong emphasis on basic academic skills. Reading begins in kindergarten using a phonics-based system. Ashleys students consistently achieve at or above national norms in reading, math, language arts and science as demonstrated by the Stanford Achievement Test.

Field trips can bring life into lessons on history, ecology, arts and sciences. Ashleys students participate in a variety of field trips which are coordinated with the curriculum and scheduled throughout the year. Additionally, computer, physical education, music, Spanish and art classes are important parts of the curriculum.

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Values Matter
A great education includes more than just academics--it also provides a frame of reference which enables students to make good choices for a lifetime. Character is not developed in a vacuum. Children develop good values when they are surrounded by caring adults--at home and at school--who demonstrate integrity and concern.

Children can best achieve their potential when they are safe, recognized and treated as individuals, and have teachers who love to teach. At Ashleys, our small class sizes make individualized attention possible, and our teachers make each classroom a special place.

Appearance and Attire
Dress, attitude and actions all serve as reference points on the road to individualism. Our goal is to maintain an environment that provides a maximum opportunity for learning. The students in Kindergarten through 4th grade wear the school uniform to place emphasis on inner characteristics and provide less disruptive class instructional time. Uniforms may be purchased from Absolute Uniforms in Duncanville at 1126 S. Cedar Ridge, #102. The phone number is 972 572-9191.

Licensure
Ashleys Private School is licensed by the Texas Department of Human and Regulatory Services. We are also judiciously monitored by State and County Health Departments and by local Fire and Safety Personnel. Ashleys has also established association with the Homeschool Coalition and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

Hours
Care services are provided from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with classroom instruction and extra-curricular activities held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Admissions
Ashleys Private School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the admittance of its students. Preschool children must be at least 3 years old for admission. There are 3 preschool classes, 4 pre-kindergarten classes, 2 Kindergarten classes and one class each of 1st through 4th grades. Ashleys maintains a low student-teacher ratio in order to give each child individual attention.

A completed application for admission will include:

Enrollment form with emergency contact information and any known allergies

Tuition contract

Current Immunization record

Physician's release statement

Field Trip/Transportation release form

Authorization to Use Likeness or image

Handbook agreement form

Please Click on the TUITION and FORMS tab to print and complete the ENROLLMENT FORMS. Then return them to the school office for processing.

Ashleys Web Site
www.ashleysprivateschool.net
The Ashleys Private School web site will be a vital source of information for you throughout the year. By accessing the web site daily you will stay abreast of important school happenings, homework assignments, calendar events, lunch menus and APA volunteer opportunities. The site is updated daily with new events, classroom assignments, homework, spelling words, etc. Click here for more information on how to use the web site.

Ashleys Parent Association (APA)
The APA is a volunteer organization designed to enhance the school's commitment to student success. The organizing board, comprised of 2 officers and 10 members, oversees a variety of activities designed to promote cooperation and understanding between students, parents, teachers and staff at Ashleys Private School. Click here to find out how to volunteer.