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Welcome to Chestnut Hill Academy
"Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners."
Our Mission at CHA:
“To Develop Global Leaders One Child at a Time.”
Leader in Me School
The Leader in Me:
• Common, school-wide language and culture
• Based on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Recognizes and cultivates students’ leadership skills
• Strengthens curriculum, instructional practices, and organizational structures
“The Leader in Me process helps develop the essential life skills and
characteristics students need in order to thrive in the 21st century.”
-Stephen Covey
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
• Daily 5• Café• Houghton Mifflin• Wired for Reading • Accelerated Reader• Lucy Calkins• Wordly Wise• Spelling Connects• Handwriting Without Tears• Singapore Math• IXL• EIE Kits
Kindergarten – 5th Grade Curriculum
Art
Library
Music
Physical Education
Spanish
Technology
Specialists
Chestnut Hill Academy ITBS Scores
2.7
3.9
5.5
7.3
8.8
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90 90.9 91.8 92.7 93.6 94.5 95.4 96.3 97.2 98.1 99 99.9
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Chestnut Hill Academy 2016-17
Middle School Admissions
The table based on data from 2017-18 when we had 26 5th
Graders, this year we will have 35. The remainder of the students went to public school or moved out of the area. N.B. the student’s waitlisted at Eastside Prep and Overlake did end up getting offered places, but did not necessarily accept.
Dress Uniform•Black watch plaid jumper, skirt, or skort•Khaki twill pants•Forest green sweater or vest•A white monogrammed polo or Peter Pan collar, short or long sleeve blouse•White monogrammed Oxford button down short or long sleeve shirt•Brown or black sensible shoes
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
Annual Celebrations and Events
Ice Cream SocialCurriculum Night
Goal Setting ConferencesFall Festival
Environmental Camp for 4th
Book FairFestival of Peace and Light
Family Math NightMusicals
STEM NightField Day
Student-Led ConferencesMoving-Up Ceremony
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
Extended Day•Morning:
•Open 7 – 8:30am for Kindergarten – 5th grade
•Afternoon:
•Open 3 – 6pm for Kindergarten
•Open 3:30 – 6pm for 1st – 5th
•Outdoor Activities
•Snack
•Homework Assistance
•Interest-Based Activities
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
Camp Explorations•Theme-based programs
•Hands-on activities and a wide range of experiences
•Available during break/intersession periods:•Winter break
•Mid-winter break
•Spring break
•Summer
•Conference and Goal-Setting Days
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
BUCA and School’s Out Benefits included from severalBright Horizon Clients e.g. Microsoft
Extracurricular Activities
KarateEngineering
CookingCHAMPS
Science ExplorationsChess ClubMath Club
YogaMandarin
CodingCreative Writing
Piano, Guitar and Voice LessonsSoccer
Cooking ClubGardening
ISEE/SSAT PrepTumbling
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
Enrichments
Skiing and Snowboarding
Field Trips
Guest authors, artists, and musicians
Service Learning Projects
Science and Art Docents
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
Parent Communication
Friday FoldersWeekly NewslettersScones with SenagaSnacks with Senaga
CHAPTERSchool Website
Campus UpdatesFacebook
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
Report Cards and Conferences
Goal Setting
•September
Parent/Teacher conferences
•November
•March
Student-Led Conferences
•June
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
CHAPTER – CHA’s PTA
The overarching goals of CHAPTER are to:
Enrich Education
Promote Child Development
Strengthen Community
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
CHAPTER EventsThe Gala Auction
Walk-A-ThonFood Truck Social
Book FairMom’s Night OutDad’s Night Out
Grade Level SocialsPoinsettia Sale
Spring Basket SaleFamily Math Night
CHA Picnic
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
School Hours
School is open from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
School for Kindergarten is from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
School for 1st through 5th grade 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
Shuttle Transportation
•Houghton Park and Ride exit 17 off of I-405•Pick-up at 7:55 AM•Drop-off at 3:50 PM
Chestnut Hill Academy
Providing an environment where children become educated global citizens, problem solvers, and life-long learners.
• Laguna South in Redmond • Pick-up at 7:40 AM
January 26th – Deadline to submit application
March 2nd – Letters of Acceptance are mailed out
March 16th – Deadline for Acceptance contracts
Next Steps
• Complete application form.
• Submit $125 application fee.
• Obtain Kindergarten Recommendation.
• If applying to 1st Grade and above, complete the Request for Transcript and obtain Teacher Evaluation.
Thank you for coming, and we look forward to seeing you next
year!
Questions and Answers