A Message from the Director of the High School

Dear prospective high school families, 

I’m excited you're considering us for the next step in your academic journey. I know that choosing the right school is not an easy decision. It’s a deeply personal process that impacts both the academic and emotional well-being of your child. At Chartwell High School, we are committed to providing the individualized support and environment needed to guide each student in unlocking their full potential. My goal is to support you every step of the way as you explore whether our school is the right fit for your family’s needs. 

At Chartwell, we understand that many students and families come to us having experienced school-based trauma, where traditional learning environments may not have met your student’s needs. Our high school program is designed specifically for students with language-based learning differences, and students are met with understanding, structure, and compassion. The goal is to rebuild confidence, reignite curiosity, and help every student feel successful.

Our curriculum is tailored to fit the needs of diverse students and learning profiles. we use multimodal teaching strategies to ensure that students with diverse learning styles can engage with the material in ways that resonate with them.

By incorporating visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and hands-on approaches, we create a dynamic learning environment. Our high school also engages students with Project-Based Learning (PBL). PBL is an instructional approach designed to allow students to develop real-world knowledge and skills through engaging projects. 

When admitting a student, we look at them holistically. We meet as a team and determine appropriate advisory groupings based on student profiles and pair them with faculty members who can best support them throughout the year. Our advisors function as case managers, acting as your first point of contact for your student, advocating, supporting, and encouraging them in all aspects of their school day.

We often tell families in the admissions process that students' social-emotional needs must be met before a student can effectively access any type of curriculum.

Social-emotional learning is embedded throughout our programs. Students work on self-awareness, relationship skills, and decision-making, and we use restorative practices to help them navigate conflict and strengthen their connections with others. Chartwell is unique in that we support students’ development across all programs, acknowledging that our students' social-emotional needs are just as crucial as their academic needs. 

We would love to connect with you and your family to learn more about your needs and how we can best support you throughout this process. We understand that this is an important decision and want you to make an informed choice; please reach out to admissions director Genee Cahill to schedule a tour and visit, or learn more about the admissions process. Thank you for considering Chartwell High School to be your next place of learning. 

Sincerely, 

 

 

Ashton Plette

Director of High School Strategy and Engagement

Chartwell School