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Cheshire, Connecticut, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
Cheshire Academy, founded in 1794, is an internationally minded college preparatory school that challenges its students to maximize their potential by developing the confidence, character, and critical thinking skills that enable them to thrive as global citizens. Offering advanced courses, supportive environments, an International Baccalaureate (IB) program, The Roxbury Academic Support Program, and an art major, our student-centered philosophy places the learner at the center of the educational process and promotes close connections between the students and adults who comprise our school community. Academic, artistic, and athletic programs share equal importance with character education.
10 Main StreetCheshire, Connecticut, USA 06410 (203) 272-5396
Director of Admissions: Sara Lynn Leavenworth Admissions Phone:(203) 439-7250Fax:203-439-7601 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cheshireacademy.org
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Summary: Academic Vision: Cheshire Academy students grow increasingly capable of independently observing, questioning, explaining, interpreting, and analyzing the world. Our academic process starts with what students know and want to know, and develops active learners who reflect on their growth and the implications of their learning. Our academic vision is the Academy’s mission statement in action. It’s how we do the school part of the Cheshire Academy experience. We believe all students are unique individuals, with their own academic interests, styles, and needs. We also believe in helping our students become rationally autonomous individuals. And while we strive to pass on knowledge, skills, and values – including those that will help students find college and career paths – we also are keen to ensure students have an active role and voice in their learning, and take ownership over creating work which reflects their passions and their evolving world views.
Department Director: Longacre Laura
Average Class Size: 10
Full Time Teachers: 38
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 69.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 4
Number of International Baccalaureate Courses Offered: 32
Notable Achievements: International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Roxbury Academic Support, Art Major Program
Summary: Learning doesn’t take place only in the classroom at Cheshire Academy, it happens everywhere, every day. Students expand their horizons in a vibrant, full, and active setting, in the art studios, student center, theater, dining commons, and dormitories, on the athletic field and along the pathways of campus. Our tight-knit and dynamic environment is rich in diversity. Our boarding and day students become friends, teammates, and confidants who form lasting connections.Our faculty members living on or off campus lend a helping hand to students at all hours, during study hall, extra help sessions, and afternoon activities, and in the classroom. Weeknight and weekend activities include evening residential programming, trips into nearby towns and cities, community service opportunities, “Pillar Events” Community Weekends, special dinners, on-campus activities in the gyms, library and Student Center, shopping trips, college tours, adventure excursions, and countless other exciting opportunities for exploring new experiences and forming friendships.
Department Director: Wesley Simon
Number of Dorms: 5
No. of Girls Dorms: 2
No. of Boys Dorms: 3
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Other
Summary: The student body at Cheshire Academy comprises both day and boarding students. Boarders account for a little more than half of our school, with domestic and international students residing in Horton Hall, Hurley Hall, Markin Hall, Motter Hall, and Von der Porten Hall. Each dormitory is a single-sex facility housing faculty apartments and daily supervision by trained Residential Life faculty and dorm affiliates. Student proctors and residential advisors serve as important liaisons between our students and Residential Life faculty throughout the year.At Cheshire, community life and education go hand in hand. Our Residential Life faculty and dorm affiliates can also be found instructing in classrooms, coaching on the fields, and hanging out in the dorms ready to offer a hand after school. In loco parentis, our Residential Life faculty offer both the wisdom of the classroom and all forms of TLC after the traditional school day ends — whether it’s hosting a movie night in a faculty apartment, baking brownies for an evening snack, or providing additional assistance with homework during evening study hall hours. Regularly scheduled dorm community programs take place on a weekly basis. Boarders have a chance to learn and chat about health and wellness issues, diversity and culture, and other important social topics — or sometimes just to share in a late night pizza, games, and good conversation.
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Summary: Athletics at CAThe athletics program offers more than 20 competitive sports for boys and girls, and a range of noncompetitive athletic activities, all focused on skill development and team building, competitiveness, wellness, fitness, and pride in contributing to a team.Cheshire Academy has won more than 15 athletic championships over the last 10 years. Alumni have gone on to compete at some of the top colleges in the nation, as well as in the Olympics and professionally. While Cheshire Academy has produced many top-level athletes, we also provide all students the opportunity to compete athletically with a wide variety of offerings.Arts at CAMany students come to Cheshire Academy knowing they love the arts; others discover their passion while attending. All of our students experience the process of creating art and learning to be more imaginative in solving problems — whether it’s in the keyboard lab using technology to build new sounds, the digital photography studio exploring shooting and editing techniques, or on stage developing dramatic tone and movement. The arts teach you many lessons; at Cheshire Academy, you’ll learn that problems often have more than one solution, and you’ll see that there are many ways to look at and interpret the world. As you work in the Fine and Performing Arts Department, from painting to piano, you will likely encounter unanticipated possibilities.With our campus located just 20 minutes away from both New Haven and Hartford, Cheshire Academy students have an array of opportunities to catch performances and exhibits outside of the community.
Arts Department Director: Francois Poisson
Athletics Department Director: Ed Banach
Notable Achievements: More than 15 championships over the last 10 years
Summary: Our professional college counseling team is dedicated to finding the school that is the right fit for every student. While college “placement” is the term often used, college options, selection, and best match are the goals we persistently pursue. College counselors help guide students through every facet of the college search process, including researching schools, registering and preparing for standardized tests, visiting college campuses, writing application essays, and navigating financial aid.Students meet one-on-one and in small groups with their counselors, who act as confidants and guides. Counselors get to know each individual student they work with, carefully understanding and even challenging their aspirations and priorities. They tailor their support and provide a wealth of information necessary to navigate the college application process. To further prepare our students, Cheshire Academy hosts over 125 college representatives to meet with students, every fall. In the spring, a college fair is held on campus for members of the sophomore and junior classes. Juniors also meet with visiting college representatives one-on-one for mock interviews. A workshop for seniors is held in mid-October, where students meet with faculty and college counselors as they finalize the necessary steps allowing them to submit their college applications. Families are encouraged to remain involved in their child’s search, and are invited to the junior College Day program and the college fair. Parents/guardians are also informed by email about important dates and events in the college admission process. While it can be a challenging, time-intensive and sometimes confusing experience, students and parents/guardians are assured there is a professional advisor at their side and an effective college program at Cheshire that will help guide them to what is best and appropriate for the next phase of the student’s academic career.
Department Director: Madeleine Bergstrom
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores
Fred Friendly Former president, CBS News
Roberto C. Goizueta Former chairman & CEO, Coca-Cola
Rockwell Kent Artist
Robert Ludlum Author
JP Morgan Industrialist
Angela Robinson State Superior Court Judge
James Van Der Beek Actor
Gideon Welles Secretary of the Navy (Lincoln)
Talib Kweli Hip Hop Artist
Summary: Summer 2020 Camp Master Chef will come to Cheshire Academy. Camp MasterChef is an immersive culinary experience designed for kids and teens ages 8-16.It's an unforgettable week full of cooking, learning, team challenges and FUN!Campers sharpen their culinary skills under instruction from expert chefs. They also develop healthy lifestyle and personal growth skills alongside training by our staff of culinary professionals and counselors.
Department Director: Rich Ferraro '71
Details to come for summer 2020
Registration Deadline: N/A Financial Aid Available: More Details
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