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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: Cheshire Academy is committed to meeting each student where they are on their educational journey and challenging them to maximize their potential for academic achievement, to become internationally minded and to develop the critical thinking skills necessary to be successful in a rapidly changing world. Young men and women from around the world, with a variety of talents and abilities, enjoy an inclusive and individualized educational experience dedicated to their intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth. This unique culture promotes understanding, engenders confidence and instills the values that enable Cheshire graduates to succeed in college and as contributing members of a global community.
Department Director: Longacre Laura
Average Class Size: 12
Full Time Teachers: 60
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 68.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 6
Notable Achievements: International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Roxbury Academic Support, Art Major Program
Summary: The Office of Community Life encompasses programs and activities outside the classroom and off the playing field. It is the home of the Deans of Students, the International Student Coordinators, and the Director of Student Activities. Cheshire Academy is a vibrant community where learning occurs not only during the academic day but also in dorms, on the stage, in rehearsals and performances, during on and off campus events, in the evenings, and on the weekends. There are many Community Service opportunities, such as volunteer work at day care and senior centers, the Soup Kitchen in New Haven, and the Food Pantry in Cheshire. Dorm activities include food fests, dorm competitions, and restaurant and movie trips. The International Student Coordinators provide ongoing support and cultural experiences for our diverse group of students from around the globe. There is never a dull moment on the weekends. Activities are planned to entertain a wide variety of interests. Typical offerings include outdoor movies, cooking in the Student Center, intramural competitions, talent shows and recitals, paintball trips, cultural outings in New Haven and Hartford, bowling and ice skating, and even a Mystery Shuttle.Cheshire Academy is located just 20 minutes north of New Haven and 20 minutes south of Hartford, so a wide range of weekend activities — trips to local attractions, restaurants, and cultural events — are offered year-round. Popular past activities include: an indoor soccer tournament; trip to a local orchard and corn maze; a Moon Festival dinner; a multi-prep school dance and open gym events; shuttles to nearby malls; “under the lights” football games; NYC trips; open gym, fitness center, swimming pool, and weight room; off-campus “mystery trips”; outdoor movies and food on the quad; paint ball; pep rallies; and on-campus performances.
Department Director: David Dykeman
Number of Dorms: 5
No. of Girls Dorms: 3
No. of Boys Dorms: 2
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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: Cheshire Academy, founded in 1794, offers a stimulating college-preparatory and International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program that strives at each level to help every student realize his or her potential. We are the only Connecticut private school to offer one-one coaching through our Roxbury Academic Support program. Students can stretch their intellectual boundaries in their junior and senior years by pursuing the full IB diploma program or by taking a combination of IB and college-prep courses. 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. The success our students find in academics are complimented by strong performances in athletics, music, theater and visual arts.
Arts Department Director: Francois Poisson
Athletics Department Director: Ed Banach
Notable Achievements: 2017 & 2016 WNEPBL Baseball Champions, 2016 NEPSAC Wayne Sanborn Bowl Football Champions, 2016, 2014 & 2013 Softball Champions
Summary: A three-person, full-time college counseling team helps students in the selection of appropriate colleges and universities. More than 200 college representatives visit the campus each year for informational talks with interested students.
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)
Summary: Cheshire Academy offers several summer program options, including:- CA FOOTBALL CAMP (See below)- CA LACROSSE CAMP (See below)- CHESSMATES CHESS CAMP (See below)
Department Director: Rich Ferraro '71
July 2019. Open to all interested football players entering grades 7 through PG. You don't need to attend Cheshire Academy to attend this elite, non-contact instructional camp. The staff is made up of FCS and Division II football coaches.Hours:9:00AM - 3:30PMEquipment: Helmets & Shoulder Pads
Registration Deadline: N/A Tuition: $275 Financial Aid Available: More Details
July 2019.Day Camper: 8:30am - 4:30pmDay: $320Overnight: $495Girls Register at: www.team203lacrosse.comBoys Register at:www.TeamCTLax.com
Registration Deadline: N/A Financial Aid Available: More Details
July 2019The Summer Chess Academy for Talented Youth: intensive chess training for K-12 students of all levels.The rigorous chess day is balanced with outdoor activities. Full-Day Commuter program as well as Residential program for students ages 10 and up. Headed by Grandmaster Gennady Sagalchik.
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