Welcome to FernLeaf
FernLeaf is a Kindergarten through 12th grade public charter school conveniently located between Asheville and Hendersonville in the mountains of Western North Carolina. We offer high quality academic instruction utilizing a unique blend of Experiential Education, Project Based Learning & traditional instructional approaches. Students are encouraged to be curious and ultimately become 'thoughtful, compassionate and engaged' members of their community!
Engaged Learners
FernLeaf holds students to high academic standards while crafting rich learning environments that bring learning to life! Our creative and caring teachers help students feel connected to something greater than themselves ultimately creating graduates who are prepared for ANYTHING they want to achieve!
What makes FernLeaf unique?
HANDS ON ACADEMICS
Hands on projects bring learning to LIFE!
RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
FIELDWORK,
EXPERIENTIAL ED & OVERNIGHTS
ALL students participate in at least 8 field work experience per year, including multi day overnight trips!
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
EMPATHY & COMPASSION
Social & Emotional learning is built into EVERYTHING we do at FernLeaf.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
EXPLORE YOUR PASSIONS
FernLeaf's incredible lineup of after school offerings allow students to tap into their unique passions!
FernLeaf Fun Facts
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Social & community events annually
Fieldwork experiences annually
Student off campus overnight trips annually
Students using free bus transportation
Afterschool activity options annually
Healthy lunches served out of our food trucks weekly
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@fernleaf_charter