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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
$1.4 Awarded in Financial Aid
Nearly 40% of Chartwell families receive 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 and biking trails and views of the Monterey Bay
1:1 Engineering Kits per Student
Comprehensive STEAM program spans Grades 1-12
Free Community Workshops Annually
Chartwell offers free, public workshops to share neurodiversity insights
Chartwell News
![Welcoming New Faculty and Staff To Chartwell!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725902012/chartwell/zgppxbad5pjens58i1vt/newfaculty2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725902012/chartwell/zgppxbad5pjens58i1vt/newfaculty2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725902012/chartwell/zgppxbad5pjens58i1vt/newfaculty2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725902012/chartwell/zgppxbad5pjens58i1vt/newfaculty2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725902012/chartwell/zgppxbad5pjens58i1vt/newfaculty2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725902012/chartwell/zgppxbad5pjens58i1vt/newfaculty2024.jpg","width":2200}])
Chartwell is excited to welcome thirteen new faculty and staff members to our team! Learn more about their diverse backgrounds and the wealth of knowledge they bring to or community.
![Chartwell Students Reach for the Stars with New Astronomy and Astrophysics Course]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726068720/chartwell/ng07oy6nzolxoyqugppq/GarretRoweAstrophysics.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726068720/chartwell/ng07oy6nzolxoyqugppq/GarretRoweAstrophysics.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726068720/chartwell/ng07oy6nzolxoyqugppq/GarretRoweAstrophysics.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726068720/chartwell/ng07oy6nzolxoyqugppq/GarretRoweAstrophysics.jpg","width":1146}])
This year, Chartwell has introduced an exciting new elective course in Astronomy and Astrophysics for its high school students, offering a deep dive into the wonders of the universe.
![Faculty Learning Outside The Classroom And Beyond This Summer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725896371/chartwell/bokwbf6nkkbr1gurbpuy/IMG_3810-JodiAmaditz.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725896371/chartwell/bokwbf6nkkbr1gurbpuy/IMG_3810-JodiAmaditz.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725896371/chartwell/bokwbf6nkkbr1gurbpuy/IMG_3810-JodiAmaditz.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725896371/chartwell/bokwbf6nkkbr1gurbpuy/IMG_3810-JodiAmaditz.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725896371/chartwell/bokwbf6nkkbr1gurbpuy/IMG_3810-JodiAmaditz.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725896371/chartwell/bokwbf6nkkbr1gurbpuy/IMG_3810-JodiAmaditz.jpg","width":2200}])
Chartwell faculty and staff spent their summer vacation exploring the world, attending concerts, learning new skills, and ultimately returning refreshed and ready for the upcoming academic year.
![Chartwell School Continues As A Year 3 Ocean Guardian School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725658426/chartwell/yedhg4b1g3oiwph5tjtn/Screenshot2024-09-06at23322PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725658426/chartwell/yedhg4b1g3oiwph5tjtn/Screenshot2024-09-06at23322PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725658426/chartwell/yedhg4b1g3oiwph5tjtn/Screenshot2024-09-06at23322PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725658426/chartwell/yedhg4b1g3oiwph5tjtn/Screenshot2024-09-06at23322PM.png","width":1154}])
We're proud that NOAA and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation has accepted to partner with us for a third year, recognizing Chartwell as a continued Ocean Guardian School.
![High School Environmental Science Class Wins 2nd Place in Ecochallenge Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718124550/chartwell/jqgmk0whyuvabzscfwdp/IMG_4928.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718124550/chartwell/jqgmk0whyuvabzscfwdp/IMG_4928.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718124550/chartwell/jqgmk0whyuvabzscfwdp/IMG_4928.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718124550/chartwell/jqgmk0whyuvabzscfwdp/IMG_4928.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718124550/chartwell/jqgmk0whyuvabzscfwdp/IMG_4928.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718124550/chartwell/jqgmk0whyuvabzscfwdp/IMG_4928.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to the high school environmental science class for winning 2nd place in the Shane McConkey Foundation Ecochallenge contest!
![Middle School Students Immerse Themselves into 1920s and 1930s History]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718124200/chartwell/vsezhu3vd43yo3n6z6me/Me-In-History-MS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718124200/chartwell/vsezhu3vd43yo3n6z6me/Me-In-History-MS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718124200/chartwell/vsezhu3vd43yo3n6z6me/Me-In-History-MS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718124200/chartwell/vsezhu3vd43yo3n6z6me/Me-In-History-MS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718124200/chartwell/vsezhu3vd43yo3n6z6me/Me-In-History-MS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718124200/chartwell/vsezhu3vd43yo3n6z6me/Me-In-History-MS.jpg","width":2048}])
The inaugural “Me in History” event at the end of May was a huge success for Chartwell Middle School students and humanities teachers.
![Environmental Entrepreneurs Raise $3000 With Water Conservation Inventions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718123722/chartwell/v4c596nzl2l28lswd6eh/LB-marketplace-8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718123722/chartwell/v4c596nzl2l28lswd6eh/LB-marketplace-8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718123722/chartwell/v4c596nzl2l28lswd6eh/LB-marketplace-8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718123722/chartwell/v4c596nzl2l28lswd6eh/LB-marketplace-8.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718123722/chartwell/v4c596nzl2l28lswd6eh/LB-marketplace-8.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718123722/chartwell/v4c596nzl2l28lswd6eh/LB-marketplace-8.jpg","width":2200}])
Lower school students' year-long project wrapped up the first week of May with the annual “Lightbulb Marketplace”.
![New Wheels Drive Student Opportunities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714596248/chartwell/v63d8iebphjkvqqls3xj/IMG_5459.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714596248/chartwell/v63d8iebphjkvqqls3xj/IMG_5459.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714596248/chartwell/v63d8iebphjkvqqls3xj/IMG_5459.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714596248/chartwell/v63d8iebphjkvqqls3xj/IMG_5459.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1714596248/chartwell/v63d8iebphjkvqqls3xj/IMG_5459.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1714596248/chartwell/v63d8iebphjkvqqls3xj/IMG_5459.jpg","width":2200}])
Through a series of fundraising events this spring, the school community rallied together to raise an impressive $200,000. This incredible sum has been put to good use, with Chartwell acquiring two brand-new passenger vans to support student activities.
![Annual Student-Faculty Athletic Showdowns Bring Community Together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714594692/chartwell/mfetbipl0y2mdilrovuz/chartwell-fac-v-students-691.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714594692/chartwell/mfetbipl0y2mdilrovuz/chartwell-fac-v-students-691.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714594692/chartwell/mfetbipl0y2mdilrovuz/chartwell-fac-v-students-691.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714594692/chartwell/mfetbipl0y2mdilrovuz/chartwell-fac-v-students-691.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1714594692/chartwell/mfetbipl0y2mdilrovuz/chartwell-fac-v-students-691.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1714594692/chartwell/mfetbipl0y2mdilrovuz/chartwell-fac-v-students-691.jpg","width":2200}])
Chartwell School's annual student-faculty hockey game returned this year, bringing out the competitive spirit – and laughter – across the entire school community.
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