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Question 1

What is Overbrook Catholic School?

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Overbrook Catholic School is an independent, coeducational Dominican Catholic school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving students from preschool through Grade 6. Run by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, its approach is captured in its theme, "Wonder & Wisdom."

Question 2

When was Overbrook founded?

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Overbrook Catholic School was founded in 1936 and is celebrating its 90th year of educating students in the Dominican tradition.

Question 3

Where is Overbrook located?

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Overbrook is at 4210 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205, on the 83-acre Dominican Campus. You can reach the school at (615) 292-5134.

Question 4

What is Overbrook's mission?

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Overbrook's mission is to equip students for life as virtuous leaders, forming heart and mind in the Catholic, Dominican tradition, under the theme "Wonder & Wisdom."

Question 5

Is Overbrook a Catholic school?

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Yes. Overbrook is a Catholic school in the Dominican tradition, with faith woven through academics, formation and daily life.

Question 6

What are Overbrook's three pillars?

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Overbrook is built on three pillars: Eternal Truth, Enduring Joy, and Elevated Thinking.

Question 7

Is Overbrook accredited or recognized?

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Overbrook Catholic School is Lumen Accredited and has been recognized among the Best of Nashville.

Question 8

What grades does Overbrook serve?

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Overbrook serves preschool (from age 3) through Grade 6, across preschool, elementary and middle grades. Overbrook educates students through Grade 6, and it's part of the Dominican Campus community in Nashville.

Question 9

What is the Dominican Difference?

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The Dominican Difference is the heart of an Overbrook education: taught by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, the school draws on the Dominican tradition of truth, prayer, study and community in everything it does.

Question 10

Who are the Dominican Sisters?

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Overbrook is run by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, who bring the Dominican tradition, rooted in prayer, study, community and sharing the truth, into daily life at the school.

Question 11

What is the preschool like?

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Overbrook's preschool is Montessori-inspired and welcomes children from age 3, with a joyful, hands-on start to learning and faith.

Question 12

What is the elementary and middle program?

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Through Grade 6, Overbrook offers a classical, faith-filled curriculum across its elementary and middle grades, enriched by the farm, fine arts, SOAR and more.

Question 13

What is the SOAR Gifted Program?

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SOAR is Overbrook's academic enrichment and gifted program, designed to challenge and stretch students who are ready for more.

Question 14

What is the farm and STEM program?

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"Beyond the Brook" is Overbrook's mini-farm on the 83-acre campus, paired with hands-on STEM so students learn by doing, with signature experiences like caring for animals and seasonal projects.

Question 15

Does Overbrook teach fine arts?

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Yes. Overbrook offers Fine Arts, including Art and Music, along with Physical Education.

Question 16

Does Overbrook have a library and technology?

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Yes. Overbrook has a library and a Technology & Media program, integrated into learning across the grades.

Question 17

What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based approach to faith formation. In the Atrium, young children encounter Scripture and the liturgy through hands-on materials, at their own pace.

Question 18

What is the Atrium?

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The Atrium is the prepared space for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, where children explore Scripture and the liturgy with beautiful, hands-on materials.

Question 19

What is sacramental and prayer life like?

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Sacramental life, prayer and service are woven through the Overbrook day, helping students grow in faith alongside their academics.

Question 20

What is a day in the life at Overbrook like?

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A day at Overbrook blends faith, academics, the farm, fine arts, athletics and community, a joyful, full day rooted in Wonder & Wisdom.

Question 21

Does Overbrook have athletics?

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Yes. The Overbrook Eagles field teams, and the school hosts an annual Basketball Classic. Athletics are part of a well-rounded student life.

Question 22

What is Overbrook's mascot?

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Overbrook's mascot is the Eagle, its teams are the Overbrook Eagles.

Question 23

Does Overbrook have after-school or summer programs?

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Yes. Overbrook offers After School programs during the year, plus Camp Overbrook. See overbrook.edu for current options.

Question 24

Does Overbrook offer leadership and service?

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Yes. Leadership & Service are part of student life at Overbrook, forming students as virtuous leaders.

Question 25

How do I apply or visit Overbrook?

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Start by inquiring, schedule a Visit, and apply through the Admissions Process at overbrook.edu. You can also leave your name and email here and the admissions team will follow up.

Question 26

What is the admissions process?

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Overbrook publishes its Admissions Process, which generally includes an inquiry, a visit and an application. Contact the admissions team to begin, or leave your details here.

Question 27

How much is tuition at Overbrook?

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Tuition is set each year, so please see the Tuition & Assistance page at overbrook.edu for current rates. Overbrook does offer a multi-student discount: 25% off tuition for a third child and 50% off for a fourth.

Question 28

Is tuition assistance available?

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Yes. Overbrook offers tuition assistance, see the Tuition & Assistance page at overbrook.edu or ask the admissions team about eligibility.

Question 29

Is there a sibling or multi-student discount?

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Yes. Overbrook offers a multi-student discount of 25% off tuition for a third child and 50% off for a fourth.

Question 30

How do I contact Overbrook?

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You can call Overbrook at (615) 292-5134 or reach the team through overbrook.edu. You can also leave your name and email here and the team will follow up.

Question 31

Where can I follow Overbrook?

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Overbrook Catholic School is on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube. Links are at overbrook.edu.

Question 32

What is Overbrook's non-discrimination policy?

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Overbrook Catholic School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students at the school, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, or other school-administered programs.

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