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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
Since our creation in 1983, Chartwell has fostered an environment that prioritizes inclusivity because of the student populations we serve and their learning and language based differences, like dyslexia. Over the last 40 years, we have grown and developed our understanding of what inclusion means for our students.
A new drone class has arrived on campus and our students are thrilled to be learning about the ins and outs of the flying world.
Lower school students are learning about entrepreneurship and the characteristics and processes that it takes in order to be a successful entrepreneur.
Chartwell students are introduced to world cultures through music on World Music Wednesdays and started the year off strong with a performance of Hawaiian song and dance.
Lower School students celebrate International Dot Day with engineering and art projects inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot.
Middle school students in Mr. Postadan's cooking elective are learning the basic of cooking and putting their own spin on classic recipes.
Chartwell's first high school volleyball team hits the courts with enthusiasm and excitement as athletes build their foundational skills and develop camaraderie with their fellow teammates.
High school student Lala Schembari-Willard designed, engineered, and assembled a gaga ball pit as a passion project in engineering class.
Chartwell is excited to offer branded spirit wear to families, alumni, faculty, and friends. Show your Chartwell pride at school or in the community and purchase t-shirts, jackets, vests, and hats online here. Go Bulldogs!