Our Mission

To inspire each child and parent who enters our doors to find a calling that will change the world.

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The Hero’s Journey

At Ascent, we believe that every child is a genius who deserves to find a calling, where:

Socratic Guides

Pose questions with curiosity and inspire the cultivation of intrinsic motivation.

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Quests

Help develop a deeper, hands-on understanding of subject matter that is applicable in the real world.

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Exhibitions

Hold learners accountable to themselves and to the community.

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What Sets Us Apart

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Mindfulness

Whether washing hands or resolving conflict, intentional practices with process and reflection permeate life at Ascent.

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The Outdoors

We believe in the power of nature. From "loose-parts" play for our youngest to hiking and harvesting for our oldest, our learners are constantly engaged with the physical world.

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Service Learning

We create the "world that ought to be" by serving one another. Mixed-age initiatives focus on empathy and gratitude.