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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
In January, we welcomed 11 of our alumni back to campus for a special Alumni Day event.
For a group of eager middle schoolers, the recent shadow days provided a unique opportunity to experience life as a Chartwell High School student.
Since its start in 2020, the Silver basketball team has undergone a remarkable transformation, culminating in a record-breaking season with the most consecutive wins in Chartwell Athletics history.
Service days are a special time for each division to come together with the collective goal of bringing kindness, compassion, and a helping hand to members of the community.
Mindful movement is an overwhelming theme this year in the Fitness and Wellness classes. Steph Driscoll, one of Chartwell’s middle school teachers, has been teaching yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork to students in all three divisions.
Last month, Chartwell High School students and faculty traveled to Yosemite National Park for their annual overnight field experience!
Last month, we celebrated Coastal Cleanup Day with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) as part of our commitment as an Ocean Guardian school. High school art students had the opportunity to display the sculptures they created out of marine debris last year.
Researchers from the UCSF Dyslexia Center came to Chartwell last week to present the Phenotyping Project to families and inform them about how their students can be a part of the project.
This fall, 34 athletes across four competitive teams participated in the athletics program, breaking the record for the most athletes in Chartwell history. Congratulations to all the athletes and coaches who participated this season.