Chartwell

Summer School

Chartwell School offers a variety of academic Summer School Programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. These programs provide a special opportunity for students who are not enrolled in Chartwell School's year-long program to benefit from a research-based, student-centered education. Our Summer School Programs are also a great way for current students to maintain progress acheived over the preceding academic year, and for new students enrolling for the first time in the fall to get a head start on their studies while becoming acquainted with the school, faculty, and student body.

Chartwell's Summer School Programs include a CORE Academic Skills Program and a variety of Enrichment Programs. The CORE Program focuses on language development and instills students with key academic skills in reading and writing. This program is open to girls and boys ages 6 to 13, including young learners from other schools in the community, as well as current Chartwell students.

Our Summer School Enrichment Programs offer a variety of fun, engaging academic programs designed to enhance the skills of all students. These programs provide opportunities for young learners ages 6 to 18 to apply methods and skills for improved academic success. See full course list and descriptions below.

For more information about our Summer School Programs, please scroll down, or click here to download a 2013 Summer School Programs information packet. To request a 2013 Summer School brochure via mail, or to ask questions about summer programs, please contact Graydon Mitchell at 831.394.3468 ext. 1025 or admissions@chartwell.org.

Registration Information

• Click here to download a Registration Form.

• Send completed Registration Form to:

Chartwell Summer School

2511 Numa Watson Road

Seaside, CA 93955

• Or submit completed form by email to: admissions@chartwell.org

• CORE Program – Upon receipt of the Registration Form, an Application for Admission form will be forwarded to parents to complete and then submit with the required supporting documents. Once reviewed, a student interview is scheduled to determine program eligibility. If the student is accepted into the program, a Summer Enrollment Agreement is forwarded to parents.

• ENRICHMENT Programs – Upon receipt of the Registration Form, a Summer Enrollment Agreement is forwarded to parents.

• The priority deadline for submitting the signed Summer Enrollment Agreement and $350 non-refundable Enrollment Deposit (credited towards tuition) is on or before May 1, 2013. After this date, applications are still accepted but placement will be contingent on availability.

• Balance of Tuition payment for the Summer School program is due on or before June 7, 2013.

• Admission to Summer Programs is on a first-come first-served basis.

• Enrollment Deposit is non-refundable unless Chartwell cancels a Summer Program due to lack of enrollment (minimum enrollment for most classes is 8 students).

• If a Summer Program is cancelled, parents will be notified no later than June 7, 2013 and the Enrollment Deposit and Balance of Tuition (if applicable) paid will be fully refunded.

Questions?
Contact: Graydon Mitchell, Director of Admissions
Tel: (831) 394-3468 ext. 1025
Fax: (831) 394-6809
E-mail: admissions@chartwell.org

Directions to Chartwell can be found on the contact page of this website.

Core Academic Skills Program

For students ages 6-13

The CORE Program focuses on teaching the skills and strategies needed for students to become proficient at reading and writing. During the four-week program, students attend language training and language arts classes daily. Language training provides phonics instruction, linguistic awareness, decoding skills for reading and sound-blending strategies for spelling. These essential skills are further reinforced and applied in language arts class where literature and writing skills are emphasized. In addition to language classes, students are engaged in mathematics, computer technology, science and art.

Dates: June 17–July 12, 2013 (Monday-Friday)

Hours: 8:30 am–12:30 pm

Tuition: $950

Enrichment Programs

Click on the program name to jump to the description, or scroll down to see all program descriptions.

Developing Memory and Language

Study Skills and Reading Comprehension

Response to Literature

Middle School Math

Algebra

Basketball Camp

Introduction to Sports Camp

Developing Memory and Language

For students ages 8-12

Students are introduced to a selection of games specifically designed to develop language, memory and social skills, enhance mental acuity and support the whole brain in a fun and low-stress environment. Research has shown that when you use your brain in a variety of mental exercises, you increase your cognitive abilities. Students develop and master the skills to play games that fit their learning needs, as well as their interests and motivations. Games are played in large and small groups with teacher assistance and supervision.

Dates: June 17–27 (Monday–Thursday)

Hours: 1:00–3:00 PM

Tuition: $350

Study Skills and Reading Comprehension

For students ages 11-18

Acquiring strategies for learning and organizing information is essential to becoming an independent student. The Study Skills program provides instruction in reading comprehension, writing and study skills to enhance student achievement and organizational skills. Students learn when and how to apply strategies for remembering and finding information. There is an emphasis on realizing individual learning styles and knowing what strategy to use on specific test questions and assignments. Students are provided with opportunities to practice new skills with their own textbooks from the school year and with controlled reading passages assigned.

Dates: June 17–July 11 (Monday–Thursday)
Hours: 1:00–3:00 PM

Tuition: $625

Response to Literature

For students ages 9-12

This program examines the structure of a story to better understand how literary elements allow the action to develop in a logical way. Students focus on the following elements of literature: character, setting, theme, plot, conflict, resolution, foreshadowing, point of view, mood, imagery and figurative language. Students learn how to answer a variety of reading comprehension questions, summarize information and write brief paragraphs in response to literature. This knowledge is applied by listening to audio-books while tracking the story in hard copy.