CEDAR HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Grades 5-8
Middle School
Why CHP?
Our classes have a small studentteacher ratio, with an emphasis on experiential learning. Instruction is based on current research that correlates all developmental milestones into a structured curriculum. Cedar Hill Prep (CHP) is proud to announce that we are a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Program. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that we believe is important for our students. Our curriculum fosters the development of well-rounded students as all take courses in Music, Art, and Physical Education; and the curriculum supports the development of public speaking and leadership skills.
Our Faculty
Our teachers are constantly improving and are abreast with the latest developments in the field. A number of our faculty have become experts in the Orton-Gillingham phonicsbased curriculum. This approach stresses the importance of building a solid foundation for reading skills, which is especially beneficial for children with Dyslexia.
Our Curriculum
At CHP, we provide clear and concise guidance on spelling, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and reading. Additionally, we offer teachings on Singapore Math and practical Math applications. Our Science program is a comprehensive curriculum that uses both online and print sources, interactive notebooks, and journals. Students connect Science to current events and debate issues. Students learn World Languages including French and Spanish. In Grades 6 through 8, students take the National Spanish Honor Exam, receiving honors in gold, silver, and bronze. In addition, Engineering and Technology are taught once a week as separate subjects and are integrated into the content areas.
Multicultural Learning
Cedar Hill Prep recognizes the importance of including cultural differences in all aspects of learning. We explore the benefits of diversity and work together to build an ethnically inclusive community in celebration of those differences.
Experiential Learning The Middle School students at CHP have a unique opportunity to visit the New Jersey Institute of Nature every month. NJIN trips are about experiential learning and connecting classroom principles to real-world experiences!
Competitions/Leagues Future City Competition RoboCup Juniors Junior Solar Sprints International Academic Competitions National Academic Bee, National Geography Bee, National History Bee, National Science Bee Math League Middle School Basketball League Middle School Debate League (ESUS) Middle School Soccer League National French Competition National Science Bowl National Science LeagueNational Spanish Examinations STEAM Program: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics
Specials Art, Drama, Music, Physical Education, Spanish and French, Technology
House Systems CHP’s House System allows our students to form their own government at the middle school level, based on a structure of four different houses, each with its own assigned students and teachers. The four houses are the Cherokee Bears, the Lenape Owls, the Ramapo Falcons, and the Shawnee Beavers. The elected positions within each house include Leader and Assistant Leader, with Arbitrator, Speaker, Scribe, Steward and Historian roles as well.
Our Graduates 90% of our students pursue STEM degrees such as Pre-Med, Neuroscience, Finance, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering. 80% of our graduates have been accepted in top private schools. Among them are Phillips Academy Andover, St. Paul's School, NH, The Peddie School, The Lawrenceville School, St. Joseph High School, and Rutgers Preparatory School. 95% of our graduates get into top Universities in the US. We are proud of our alumni who are pursuing professional degrees at Harvard University, The University of Pennsylvania, UC Berkeley, Caltech, Johns Hopkins, and Georgetown University.
CHP’s sports team, the Wildcats, makes sure their roar is heard by other competing teams in the area. The school has recently celebrated victories by its Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track, and Volleyball teams.
Now Accepting Applicants!
732-356-5400 admissions@cedarhillprep.com www.cedarhillprep.com
152 Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873