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Our Mission
Chartwell empowers students with dyslexia and associated learning differences to unlock their full potential. We provide a college preparatory, strength-based program that gives students the skills, strategies, tools and mindset needed to become successful lifelong learners. We share our expertise through partnerships and outreach initiatives to transform education.
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At a Glance
For 40 years, Chartwell School has taught children to read well and reach their individual potential. Committed to being a mission with a school rather than a school with a mission, our work expands beyond our campus boundaries.
4:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes support individualized learning
Classes are 10 Students or Less
Every student at Chartwell is seen and known
$1.2 Awarded in Financial Aid
Nearly 40% of Chartwell families receive some level of tuition assistance
1:1 College Counseling
Every senior takes a year long college readiness course
60-Acre Campus
Platinum LEED Certified campus includes two miles of hiking trails and views of the Monterey Bay
1:1 Engineering Kits per Student
Comprehensive STEAM program spans Grades 1-12
50 Parent and Community Workshops Each Year
Chartwell hosts monthly parent and caregiver gatherings and workshops to keep our community engaged and informed
Chartwell News
As Chartwell celebrates 40 years this year, it’s a time to reflect on our humble beginnings and acknowledge the courageous spirit and determination that sparked our mission and launched our exceptional school.
Congratulations to Plus Ultra Robotics, which seven of our high school students participate in, for competing in the Silicon Valley Regional Qualifier at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds this past February 29 through March 3rd.
A highlight at Grandparents and Special Friends Day was the culmination of the student-led project, initiated by Melissa Kelly’s high school environmental science class, to write an original land acknowledgment.
Lower school classrooms kicked off March with a celebration of Read Across America Week!
What happens when middle school students take a deep dive into the underwater world? They recently had the opportunity to do just that during their field experience at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in early March.
High school art students embarked on an inspiring journey to create personal passion projects in August and their hard work has finally paid off.
The 2023-2024 Yearbook is in full production and our high school students are getting especially creative this year.
Every holiday season for the last decade, lower school students gather in McMahan Hall to participate in a day-long service project in collaboration with Dorothy’s Kitchen.
This year, Chartwell students embarked on a hands-on approach to learning leadership skills.