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A Message from the Middle School Director

Dear prospective families,

Thank you for considering Chartwell School for your middle school student. Choosing the right school is a significant decision, especially when your child has unique educational and social-emotional needs. At Chartwell, we specialize in serving neurodiverse students through small classes, individualized programming, and a supportive environment where every student can access their potential.

Our approach is data-driven, solutions-oriented, and deeply personalized. We balance academic rigor with the flexibility your child needs to succeed. We help students explore their individuality, build self-confidence, and discover what works best for them.

Middle school is a time of exploration and self-discovery. At Chartwell, we foster curiosity, dialogue, and self-advocacy. Our teachers are passionate about ensuring that every student is both supported and challenged in meaningful ways.

What sets our middle school apart is the cohesive, empathetic community we've built. Our students genuinely support one another, demonstrating friendship and understanding in inspiring ways. Whether on field trips or in the classroom, they know each other's strengths and challenges and help each other navigate them seamlessly.

When a new student joins us, we carefully group them with an advisory team where they are likely to find a friend who will help them explore this new chapter. Our peer-oriented community fosters collaboration and a shared sense of belonging. Whether it’s at the start of the year, in the middle or towards the end, we carefully and intentional

One of my goals as the Middle School Director is to also begin preparing every student for the high school environment that best suits them. We do this by building college and career readiness skills in an age-appropriate way. From writing professional emails to advocating for their accommodations, we ensure that each student is equipped for their next steps. Our grading system, introduced in middle school, is scaffolded to prepare them for high school requirements.

Most importantly, I celebrate the success of every child here because I believe in the magic that happens at Chartwell. My own son, who struggled with reading when he entered middle school, went on to read Shakespeare—a testament to the incredible growth that happens in this environment.

Middle school is a unique stage of life—full of potential and possibility. We guide students when needed and step back when it's appropriate, always allowing them the space to grow.

I invite you to join our community. Each year, I am excited to see how new students come together to form a cohesive, supportive, and dynamic environment. We are here to partner with you in your child’s education, and I look forward to celebrating their success together.

Warm regards,


Karla Bell

Director of the Middle School
Chartwell School

Meet the Director

Karla Bell, Director of Chartwell Middle School

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