2025-26 UPPER SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PLANNING GUIDE
Chadwick's Upper School students are tomorrow's leaders in
the making.
College Counseling at Chadwick
WELCOME TO THE UPPER SCHOOL AT CHADWICK
At Chadwick School, everything starts with intention.
Here, you’ll experience extraordinary academic, creative, athletic, cultural and co-curricular opportunities.
This is the Chadwick path — and as you take your first steps in the Upper School, you’ll discover the joy of learning and you’ll gain the lifelong foundation of creative and critical thinking and character development.
We encourage you to review this planning guide, which provides the essential information you need to chart the courses, activities and wonderful opportunities at Chadwick School that will bring forth your intellect, strengths, talents and interests.
LET’S GET STARTED WITH INTENTION.
CHADWICK SCHOOL MISSION
Chadwick Schools develop global citizens with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge and the ability to lead.
CORE VALUES
Chadwick’s Core Values are fostered and modeled in classrooms, co-curricular activities and throughout our community. Students develop exemplary character at Chadwick thanks to our emphasis on our Core Values. We believe in equipping each student with the skills — and the desire — to grow into an honorable, compassionate adult.
COMPASSION FAIRNESS HONESTY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY
PHILOSOPHY
Chadwick Schools are deeply committed to self-discovery through experience and reflection. Students develop the joy of learning, self-confidence, well-being and curiosity through interactive and practical experiences. Our schools share the Core Values of compassion, fairness, honesty, respect and responsibility. Through active participation in an intentionally diverse and inclusive environment, students make a positive impact within and beyond their own communities. By living and learning in a student-centered, collaborative atmosphere of excellence, integrity and trust, we come to expect the best of ourselves and others.
Dear Upper School Students and Families,
Welcome to Chadwick’s Upper School!
Our school was founded in 1935 by Margaret Chadwick with a clear set of guiding principles. Mrs. Chadwick believed that students benefit from abundant access to the outdoors, that experience is the best form of education, that deep thinking is more important than memorization, and that an education rich in challenge builds character and confidence. At the gates of the school, she hung a sign announcing that Chadwick “strives earnestly to discover and develop the special gifts which each individual possesses.”
A lot has changed in the world and in education during the 90 years since the “Chadwick Open-Air School” was founded. We could not have predicted the social, political, and environmental challenges that we face today. Over the years, our community has grown and changed, our campus has evolved, and we have adopted new resources and developed new programs to prepare our students to meet the needs of the 21st century.
We are delighted that you and your family are making the commitment to an outstanding education based on Mrs. Chadwick’s proven principles. We will always be a school committed to teaching and learning through challenge and experience. We still believe in the value of time outdoors, and we are still dedicated to helping all students develop what is special and unique within themselves. We recognize how outdoor education, opportunities for global travel and service learning, and rich offerings in the arts and athletics all enhance our core academic program. Chadwick’s guiding principles help students to develop the skills, values, and character that they need to be leaders in today’s world.
This Upper School Educational Planning Guide is designed to acquaint you with the many opportunities available here in Chadwick’s Upper School and to help you plan your academic and co-curricular path for the coming school year and beyond. I hope that it will be a useful tool to help you reflect on your own education and imagine what the future holds for you.
I’m honored to be on this journey with you.
Best,
Cotter Donnell Director of the Upper School
CHADWICK SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
Chadwick School is a mission-driven, independent, K-12 co-educational day school dedicated to academic excellence, exemplary character and self-discovery through experience. Compassion, fairness, honesty, respect and responsibility are Chadwick’s Core Values, which are fostered and modeled in classrooms, co-curricular activities and throughout our community. Our students develop Core Competencies in critical and creative thinking, character, courage, communication, collaboration and cultural competence. These strengths prepare students to succeed throughout school, in college, in relationships and in life.
CHADWICK SCHOOL
DISTINCTIONS
• Character Education
• Academic Excellence
• Unparalleled Global Experiences
• Outstanding Outdoor Education Programs
• Real-World Experiences in Innovation and Research
• Excellent and Broad-Ranging Athletic Programs
• Award-Winning and Acclaimed Visual and Performing Arts Programs
• Enriching Community Service Programs
• The Chadwick Ocean Institute and Community Learning Lab at AltaSea
90 Years of Excellence. Established 1935. 100% of Chadwick students plan to attend 4-year colleges
863 Students
More than 47 communities represented 45% are students of color
351 students Upper School 9-12 179 students Middle School 7-8 333 students Village School K-6
ACCREDITATION
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• Association for Experiential Education
AFFILIATIONS
• California Association of Independent Schools
• National Association of Independent Schools
• World Leading Schools Association
• Round Square International
• Malone Schools Online Network
• Global Online Academy
A SPECTACULAR ENVIRONMENT
FOR LEARNING
• 45-acre campus with 26 educational buildings, outdoor learning spaces and spectacular Los Angeles vistas.
Featured facilities include:
• 6,000 sq. ft. Innovation and Design Building featuring spaces for hands-on learning, interdisciplinary research, STEM, creativity, collaboration, innovative thinking and entrepreneurship
• 400-seat Geoffrey Alan Laverty Center for the Performing Arts with indoor theaters, classroom space and dedicated dance and music studios
• Leavenworth Library Learning Center with digital research resources
• Pascoe Pavilion Gymnasium and Swimming Pool
• Commander Chadwick Football/Soccer/ Lacrosse/Track/Athletic Field
• Baseball and Softball Athletic Fields
K-12 faculty members 1/3 live on campus 80% of faculty hold advanced degrees
23:1 Student / College Counselor (Ratio in each grade)
$6.35M+ in financial aid annually is available for K-12 students 21% of students receive need-based financial aid
PROFILE OF A CHADWICK SCHOOL GRADUATE
The Chadwick educational program is built on the following six Core Competencies. We develop these interdisciplinary skills and behaviors in our K-12 students to prepare them to become global citizens with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge and the ability to lead.
CORE COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING
- Observe and analyze relationships to develop questions and define problems.
- Use reliable evidence to inform interpretations, reasoning, synthesis and evaluations.
- Explore a variety of approaches to engage in multiple perspectives, adapt ideas, solve problems and arrive at new solutions.
- Apply skills, knowledge and concepts in new contexts.
CHARACTER
- Make choices that reflect the Core Values.
- Recognize and respond thoughtfully to ethical dilemmas.
- Self-reflect to cultivate personal wellness and growth in one’s self and others.
- Confront injustice with integrity and persistence.
COMMUNICATION
- Actively seek to understand others.
- Express ideas in clear and organized ways through various modes (visual, oral, written, digital), adjusting based on goals (audience, context, purpose).
COURAGE
- Take responsible risks, both personally and intellectually.
- Anticipate, acknowledge and navigate challenge with effective coping skills.
- Appreciate the learning that comes with mistakes and persevere through uncertainty and failure.
- Develop initiative, resilience and confidence.
COLLABORATION
- Contribute to groups in ways that demonstrate personal responsibility and flexibility.
- Respect and include others.
- Help the team to work together to achieve a common goal, solve problems and manage conflicts.
CULTURAL COMPETENCE
- Acquire deep knowledge of world history, geography and global cultures.
- Understand and navigate complex historical and social factors that shape identities and culture.
- Connect in meaningful and enduring ways across difference.
- Recognize and analyze injustice at the individual, institutional and systemic level.
- Respond to bias and injustice in local, national, and global communities with integrity and action.
UPPER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Director of the Upper School
Cotter Donnell
Executive Director of College Counseling
Sara Miranda
Cotter has been a school leader and humanities teacher at independent schools nationally and internationally for more than 20 years. He has developed expertise in designing curriculum and assessment models; recruiting, hiring and coaching faculty; and planning and leading local, national, and global off-campus learning experiences. Prior to joining Chadwick, Cotter was the Associate Head of School at Mountain Academy of Teton Science Schools, the Director of CITYterm at the Masters School, and served as Dean of Studies, English Department Chair and Upper School Dean at Polytechnic School in Pasadena, California. Cotter holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the Klingenstein Center at Teachers College, Columbia University; a master’s degree in English from the Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College; and a bachelor’s degree in English and history from Boston College.
Upper School Dean (Grades 9 and 10)
Dr. Marielle Sallo
Marielle joined Chadwick School as a mathematics teacher and has taught advanced courses like MSON multivariable calculus, calculus, precalculus, trigonometry and algebra. She also has served Chadwick as 11th-grade Head Advisor and as a member of Chadwick’s Equity Team. Prior to joining Chadwick, Marielle was the principal at San Gabriel Mission High School, where she also served as assistant principal of curriculum and instruction, an academic counselor and as a teacher of math and science. Marielle earned a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California, Los Angeles; a master’s degree in secondary education (with an emphasis on teaching secondary mathematics) from Loyola Marymount University; and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and applied science (with an emphasis in medical and life sciences) from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Sara is Chadwick's Executive Director of College Counseling and possesses 20 years of experience in high school and college admissions, college counseling and academic advisement. Previously, Sara was an Upper School Dean at Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City for three years, providing college counseling, academic advising and socialemotional counseling to more than 100 students in grades 10 through 12. Prior to that, she worked at Brandeis University as the Director of Admission for six years, and previously served as Director of Admission at Emerson College from 2005-2014. Sara holds a master's degree in school counseling and psychology from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a bachelor's degree in marketing communications from Emerson College in Boston.
Upper School Dean (Grades 11 and 12)
Patrick Wallace
Patrick has held several roles at Chadwick, including economics teacher and the Head Model United Nations (MUN) Advisor, Interim Assistant Director of the Middle School, and Interim History Department Chair. He was named Teacher of the Year in the Chadwick Yearbook Dedication for Middle School in 2011 and for Upper School in 2015. He was also the senior class speaker from 2010-2016 and again in 2018. Patrick earned his master’s degree in educational leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University, and his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Director of Teaching and Learning
Erin Nordlund
Erin Nordlund is the Director of Teaching and Learning who oversees K-12 curriculum and instruction. Erin has spent 20 years in the classroom teaching English and has served multiple roles at Chadwick, such as English Department Chair, Interim Upper School Dean of Students, Head Advisor and Senior Coordinator, Peer Mentor Advisor and Village Curriculum Specialist. Erin holds a master’s degree in teaching and a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Southern California.
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dr. John Aden
John develops, guides and leads K-12 strategies, programs and initiatives that foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive community at Chadwick. He is a former Fulbright Fellow who conducted dissertation field research in the Republic of Mali (West Africa). John has taught at the collegiate and high-school levels and is a former CIC Minority Graduate Fellow and Distinguished Teaching Fellow, and a three-time U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language Area Studies Fellow. John holds a doctorate in history from Indiana University, Bloomington, a master’s degree in history from Indiana University, and a bachelor’s degree from Wabash College in Indiana.
Chadwick students are independent, well-rounded leaders.
STUDENT SUPPORT: ADVISORY AND WELLNESS TEAM
Upon entering the Upper School, you have access to a caring and experienced student support team to assist with your social, emotional and academic success.
UPPER SCHOOL ADVISOR
Beginning in ninth grade, you will be partnered with an advisor, who is a member of Chadwick’s faculty or staff. You will be part of an advisory group of 7-9 students that meets regularly with your advisor, and you will meet one-on-one with your advisor throughout the year during built-in “extended advisory” meetings to reflect on your progress. Your advisor is available to help you navigate the many choices available at Chadwick.
PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE
During the spring semester, prior to course sign-ups for the following year, you will meet one-on-one with your advisor for several extended meetings, after which you will meet with your advisor and your family for a student-led conference. Following is the process for course planning for the next year.
• First, you will “look back” on the year. Your advisor helps you reflect thoughtfully on your progress in each class, your growth in terms of the Core Competencies across multiple classes, and your areas for improvement for the remainder of the year.
• Next, you “look ahead” with your advisor in order to reflect on how to make informed, deliberate and reasonable schedule choices to ensure your personal and academic success next year. In addition to your advisor, teachers and other administrators are available to help you and your family make curricular and co-curricular choices for the upcoming years throughout your Upper School experience.
• Following these reflective meetings, you will then meet with your family and your advisor for a student-led conference, during which you and your family will sign off on the following year's proposed course schedule. This conference and the reflective activity beforehand, provide you with the opportunity to talk about your goals and strengths, and identify growth opportunities for the next year.
UPPER SCHOOL WELLNESS TEAM
Chadwick’s Wellness Team is uniquely positioned to assess and support students throughout every stage of their educational journeys. Learning Specialists and Counselors work in tandem with teachers, Division Directors, Deans, the school nurse and other Chadwick educators to ensure that each student is getting the support they need to succeed.
INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
Throughout the year, Chadwick hosts regular information sessions for parents/ caregivers, which provide opportunities to share information and discussions on topics of interest, including the upcoming year’s schedule choices, outdoor education programs, health and wellness strategies and college counseling updates, among other topics.
Upper School Counselor
Rosemarie Steinhoff
Rosemarie is Chadwick’s Upper School Counselor. Previously, she was a therapist for children and families with Children’s Institute — a Los Angeles County agency where she provided therapy for children with severe mental illnesses. Rosemarie advocated on their behalf, working as a clinical expert on IEP teams across Greater Los Angeles. She has been an ambassador for the MAC VIVA Glam HIV/AIDS foundation, a special education para-educator and an executive assistant at the Suzanne Dworak Peck School of Social Work at the University of Southern California. She holds a B.S. in psychology from the University of Phoenix and an M.M.F.T. from the University of Southern California.
Upper School Learning Specialist
Sara Mactavish
Sara is the Upper School Learning Specialist. She previously served as the Academic Services Coordinator for the middle and upper schools at Wildwood School in Los Angeles. Prior to that, she was the Upper School Learning Specialist at the Isidore Newman School in New Orleans.
Sara holds a B.A. in psychology from Wheaton College, and two M.A.s — one in applied developmental and educational psychology, and the other in mental health counseling — from Boston College
CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR CHOICES
At Chadwick School, you are surrounded by a network of support that includes administrators, faculty, mentors, academic advisors, college counselors, deans of students, coaches and many more adults who are deeply committed to helping you grow and succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
During the spring prior to ninth grade, you will participate in a “Welcome to the Upper School” meeting. This meeting will include you, your family (student and parent/caregiver), a Chadwick administrator and a college counselor. This meeting kicks off our work together to support your hopes and aspirations for the Upper School, and to align our academic and co-curricular opportunities with your hopes and aspirations.
Each spring thereafter, you and your family will meet with advisors to plan your curricular and co-curricular schedule for the coming year. Parents/ caregivers are also invited to an annual Parent/Caregiver Coffee that provides information on the upcoming year’s schedule choices, along with access to a website with updated digital resources.
You and your family will have everything you need to plan your high school journey.
YOU ARE READY TO WRITE YOUR CHADWICK STORY WITH INTENTION!
UPPER SCHOOL MODIFIED BLOCK SCHEDULE
Chadwick students enroll in a minimum of five courses and a maximum of six courses each semester. Courses taken through the Malone Schools Online Network and Global Online Academy both count toward the six-class maximum.
- 8:40
LATE START 8:55
Minutes
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- 10:10
Minutes 9:15 - 10:30
- 10:20
- 10:45
Minutes
- 11:35 CLASS E
Minutes 11:40 - 12:25 CLASS F
Minutes 12:30 - 1:15
- 11:05
Minutes 11:10 - 12:25
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Minutes 7:55 - 9:10
- 1:15
- 1:15
CLASS D 75 Minutes 9:15 - 10:30
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 10:35 - 11:05
CLASS E 75 Minutes 11:10 - 12:25 MUSIC AND SERVICE 45 Minutes 12:30 - 1:15
CLASS C 75 Minutes 7:55 - 9:10
CLASS B 75 Minutes 9:15 - 10:30 US PROGRAMMING 10:35 - 11:05
CLASS A 75 Minutes 11:10 -12:25 FRIDAY SOCIAL Student Organized Activities and Lunch 12:30 - 1:50
NOTE: Team sports practices typically occur between 3 - 5 p.m. each day; fitness-for-life classes (e.g. yoga, strength and conditionoing, and pre-season training) meet 3-4 times per week during the athletics block from 2:50 - 3:40 p.m.
*Please note that the daily schedule is subject to change. Please consult the digital version of the Upper School Educational Planning Guide for the most up-to-date information.
ASSESSMENT/GRADING PRACTICES
AND HOMEWORK
Chadwick assessments have been designed for students to demonstrate understanding of the knowledge and skills developed as they progress through each course. The purpose is to identify what a student knows or is able to do in relation to pre-established learning goals.
GPA CALCULATIONS
GPAs are calculated on a weighted 4-point system, based on all Chadwick courses reported on the transcript. All AP, Post-AP, Advanced and Honors courses and GOA courses are awarded a full extra point in determining weighted GPA. Chadwick does not report student rankings or name a valedictorian.
GRADES AND COMMENTS
Upper School students receive letter grades from their teachers four times during the year: at the midpoint of each semester and at the end of each semester. There are two semesters in the school year. Only the final cumulative, year-end letter grade is recorded on a student’s transcript. Students also receive narrative comments from their teachers. Letter grades provide a single representation of several things: level of current understanding of the course learning goals, measurement of progress, eligibility for advancement or placement into the next level of a course when relevant, and feedback on where additional support might be needed. The goal of grades is not to rank students, reward effort, or assess students’ character.
HOMEWORK
Classes for each academic course meet three times a week. Classes for each academic course meet on Monday for 45 minutes. Each course also meets two other times each week for 75-minute blocks on either Tuesday and Thursday or on Wednesday and Friday.
Homework in preparation for any given class session is designed to not exceed a maximum of 45 minutes for regular courses and 60 minutes for honors and AP courses.
No homework will be given over winter and spring vacations. Homework due on religious holidays that are not already school holidays can be managed on a case-by-case basis.
By its nature, the amount of time that a student spends on homework can vary from night to night and week to week. During busy times of the year (especially the ends of semesters), students may experience a heavier-than-normal load. Some students may process information or read more slowly than their peers, or they may complete assignments in a more detailed or thorough manner. Finally, some students may elect to take a more robust course load with six academic classes or advanced/honors courses.
Each student will work with their advisor to carefully reflect on all the ways they spend their time outside of school hours (homework, sports, activities, family and friend time) in order to craft a course schedule that supports a healthy and manageable homework load.
CHADWICK TRANSCRIPTS
The Chadwick transcript only lists course names and grades from Chadwick courses. Non-Chadwick courses are only incorporated into a student’s transcript under special circumstances, such as pre-approved study abroad programs, Malone Schools Online Network and Global Online Academy courses. See the transcripts section on page 38 for more information.
MEANINGFUL FEEDBACK
Grades reflect progress toward established learning goals.
GROWTH OVER TIME
Practice encourages risk-taking, persistence, and a growth mindset.
TRANSPARENCY
Students understand how grades are calculated and their meaning.
UPPER SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT
ENGLISH
4 Required Courses
HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
3 Required Courses
GLOBAL LANGUAGES
Required through Level 3 of one language
MATHEMATICS
Required through Algebra 2
SCIENCE
3 Required Courses
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
See curriculum overview for details
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ ATHLETICS
See curriculum overview for details
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
4 years / 8 semesters
3 years / 6 semesters
3 years / 6 semesters or through the 11th grade
3 years / 6 semesters 4 courses recommended
3 years / 6 semesters
The University of California requires two approved lab science courses, which could include PCB courses or two years of non-PCB UCaccredited lab courses that are not in the same field, such as AP Biology, AP Chemistry or AP Physics
1.5 years / 3 semesters
Grades 9-12
Grades 9-11
Grades 9-11
Grades 9-11
Grades 9-11
UC accredited art course in ninth grade required.
4 years / 4 seasons 4 years
Participation required each year
Participation in semester-courses and various workshops
Grades 9-12
Grades 9-12
Grade 9, 7th-period course Grades 10-12 workshops
NOTE: These reflect the minimum requirements for graduation; most students elect to take more courses.
FIVE-YEAR PLANNING AT-A-GLANCE
Academic advisors and college counselors talk with students about the importance of grades, challenging programs, co-curricular involvement, healthy habits, reading and summer programs.
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The Upper School Experience Evening Programming
Course Scheduling Parent Coffee
Upper School Welcome Night
Family meeting with Administrator and Dean of College Counseling
Fall Welcome and College Information Program for Parents
Program for Sophomores
PSAT Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test
Program for Juniors
PSAT / NMSQT
Fall College Night
Group meetings with college counselors
Juniors & Junior Families Introduced to College Planning Tools
Athletics and College Admissions Presentation/Panel
State of Standardized Testing Presentation
Practice ACT Testing Dean of College Counseling Assignments are Shared Summer Programs
Applications Open
• 1:1
Extended Advisory Meetings
Practice ACT Testing Individual student meetings with college counselor begin, followed by family college meetings
• Grade-Level Meetings with Department Chairs and College Counselors
Sophomore Parent Coffees with Counselors begin
• Advisee-led conferences with parents
MARCH-APRIL ACT or SAT Reasoning Test
• Upper School Parent Information Meeting on educational planning
• Annual academic and co-curricular planning meeting with student/family
Sophomore class small gathering with counselors
Family Meetings following individual student meetings
Advanced Placement Exams
APRIL-JUNE Second individual college counseling meeting Essay Writing Institute
SAT Testing, Chadwick Essay and Applications Workshops
Senior Orientation
Fall College Night
Senior Family College Meeting
SAT Test ACT Test
Early Decisions/Action Applications due
UC and CSU applications due Nov. 30
Final College Plans Form Due
Early Decision Notifications Begin
Complete college applications
Regular decision applications due (Jan.-March)
Financial aid forms due
MARCH-APRIL
Regular Decision Notifications from Colleges
Senior/Parents transition to College Program
College deposit deadline May 1
Senior Outdoor Ed Trip
GRADUATION!
Final high school transcript sent to enrolled college
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIONS
Grades 9-12 Academic Progression
Our curriculum emphasizes breadth of study in the sciences, humanities, mathematics, social sciences and the arts. At Chadwick, you’ll gain unsurpassed preparation for success in college — and in life. Our track record for placing 100 percent of our graduates in four-year colleges stems from a commitment to personalizing the educational process and providing extensive opportunities for you to flourish. The next few pages provide an overview of the progression of academic offerings in the Upper School. Upper School students also have the option to enroll in additional for-credit courses through the Chadwick Summer Path program. For a complete course catalog, see the Upper School Curriculum Guide.
Online Courses At Chadwick
Chadwick’s membership in the Malone Schools Online Network (MSON) and Global Online Academy (GOA) programs provide remarkable opportunities for students to take advanced courses with peers from other excellent independent schools around the world. Courses include both semester and full-year options and are open to 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students.
A MSON or GOA course must fit within an Upper School student’s schedule as one of their six core academic classes (not as a seventh class). Typically, MSON and GOA courses extend and enrich Chadwick courses and cannot be taken to replace a course in a progression or to meet graduation requirements.
The courses are aimed at talented, independent and motivated students at the member independent schools. Students engage in MSON courses for 6-8 hours a week, including two weekly, one-hour synchronous (realtime) class meetings at set times. GOA courses take students about 5-7 hours a week, logging in 5-7 times for interaction on a flexible schedule with moments of synchronicity.
The available courses change from year to year. Students interested in taking an MSON or GOA course should contact the Director of Teaching and Learning to discuss the logistics of taking these courses.
ENGLISH
English 9: Identity and Self-Expression
English 10: Contemporary Connections
Honors English 10: Contemporary Connections
HISTORY/ SOCIAL STUDIES
GLOBAL LANGUAGES
MATHEMATICS
History 9: Modern World History
History 10: Contemporary
Global Issues
Honors History 10: Contemporary
Global Issues
AP Art History
Business and Entrepreneurship
Ethnic Studies
Chinese, French, Spanish: Intensive, Level 2
Algebra 1B
Algebra 1
Honors Algebra 1
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
Honors Algebra 2
Chinese, French, Spanish: Level 3, Honors Level 3
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
Honors Algebra 2
Precalculus
Honors Precalculus AB
Honors Precalculus BC
English 11: American Ideals
AP English Language and Composition:
American Ideals
Honors English 11: Into the American Wilderness
United States History 11
AP United States History
Business and Entrepreneurship
Ethnic Studies
AP Art History
Chinese, French, Spanish: Level 4, Honors Level 4, AP Language
Algebra 2
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
Honors Algebra 2
Precalculus: Trigonometry and Functions
Precalculus
Honors Precalculus AB / BC
Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Global Applications in Data Science
English 12: City of Angels
AP English Literature and Composition: Science Ethics
AP English Literature and Composition:
The Story and Self
Honors English 12: Thriving in a Changing World
Business and Entrepreneurship
Ethnic Studies
Honors Applied Economics and Finance
AP Art History
AP Government
Chinese, French, Spanish: Level 5, Honors Level 5, AP Language, Post-AP options
Algebra 2
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
Honors Algebra 2
Precalculus: Trigonometry and Functions
Precalculus
Honors Precalculus AB / BC
Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Global Applications in Data Science
Statistics and Advanced Topics
AP Statistics, Post AP Classes*
Science 9: PCB
SCIENCE
Honors Science 9: PCB
Science 10: PCB
Honors Science 10: PCB
Anatomy and Physiology
Honors Environmental Science
Marine Biology, Forensics
AP Biology, AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
Anatomy and Physiology
Honors Environmental Science
Marine Biology
Forensics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1, AP Physics C
INNOVATION AND DESIGN
VISUAL ARTS
2D Art and Design, Ceramics, Media Arts Level 1
Theater Foundations
PERFORMING ARTS
CROSSDISCIPLINARY
Advanced Music Composition
AP Music Theory, Stagecraft
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
STEM: Research and Innovation
2D Art and Design, Ceramics, Media Arts Level 2
Acting: Stage to Screen**, Advanced Music Composition
AP Music Theory, Stagecraft
Theater Performance Workshop**
AP Capstone Seminar
Global Online Academy
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
Post AP: Software Engineering
STEM: Research and Innovation
2D Art and Design, Ceramics, Media Arts Level 3**
Honors Applied Design
Acting: Stage to Screen**, Advanced Music Composition
AP Music Theory, Stagecraft Theater Performance Workshop**
AP Capstone Seminar
AP Capstone Research
Malone Schools Online Network
Courses
Global Online Academy
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
Post AP: Software Engineering
STEM: Research and Innovation
2D Art and Design, Ceramics, Media Arts Level 4,** AP Drawing, AP 2D Art and Design, AP 3D Art and Design, Honors Applied Design
Acting: Stage to Screen**, Advanced Music Composition
AP Music Theory, Stagecraft Theater Performance Workshop**
AP Capstone Seminar
AP Capstone Research
Malone Schools Online Network
Courses
Global Online Academy
COCURRICULAR
Human Growth and Development (9th grade)
Eco Community, Improv, Yearbook, Wick Media, Community Service, Chorus, Orchestra, Journalism, Wick Math, Debate, Robotics, Model United Nations, Stage Crew
GRADE 9
Chadwick students experience extraordinary opportunities in academics, athletics, community service, global education, outdoor education, performing and visual arts, and leadership.
COURSE PLACEMENT AND ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
The Chadwick educational experience is all we do with intention to develop ethical, global citizens. During your Upper School years, your growth extends through active, experiential learning inside and outside the classroom.
Our strong academic program is designed to build a solid foundation based on content fluency and conceptual understanding. We offer courses that provide opportunities to ignite new interests and deepen existing passions. Proper placement supports optimal success and wellness for you, and your classroom performance over the year is by far the best indicator for success in future courses. There is always more than one avenue of entry into any class, and there are opportunities for movement throughout every sequence.
We look forward to working closely with you and your family to provide the best pathway for your success and wellness.
English 11: American Ideals
AP English Language and Composition: American Ideals
Honors English 11: Into the American Wilderness
English 12: City of Angels
AP English Literature and Composition: Science Ethics
AP English Literature and Composition: Story and the Self
Honors English 12: Thriving in a Changing World
and 12th-grade options based on student preference
MATHEMATICS PROGRESSION
Algebra 1B
Honors Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Geometry
Honors Geometry
Algebra 2
Algebra with Trigonometry
Precalculus: Trigonometry and Functions
Statistics and Advanced Topics
Precalculus Calculus
Honors Algebra 2
Honors Precalculus BC
Honors Precalculus AB AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
Post-AP offerings, including Multivariable Calculus AP Statistics Global Applications in Data Science
Statistics and Advanced Topics
(available after Algebra 2 level courses)
The thick arrow on tan box shows the usual path for a Chadwick student whose math skills are typically around the top 5% nationally.
The thin tan arrow shows a commonly-followed path which may depend on achieving a certain grade.
The dashed blue arrow shows an unusual path, which might require extra work, summer school, or a placement test.
Science 9: Science 10: PCB PCB
AP Chemistry
Forensics
Honors Honors
Science 9: Science 10: PCB PCB
AP Biology
Marine Biology
PCB stands for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The PCB sequence takes the place of introductory courses in specific science sub-disciplines.
11th- and 12th-grade options are based on student preference
COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRESSION
AP Computer Science Principles (no prior coding experience)
AP Computer Science A (Java experience)
Honors
Environmental Science
Environmental Science AP Physics 1
Anatomy and Physiology
AP Physics C – E & M
Advanced Innovation and Design Courses
Post AP: Software Engineering
Post AP: Advanced Software Engineering
STEM: Research and Innovation
AP Capstone Seminar
AP Capstone Research
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRESSION
GRADE 9 GRADES 10-12
Theater Foundations
Stagecraft* Advanced Music Composition*
AP Music Theory*
Acting: From Stage to Screen
Honors Acting: From Stage to Screen
Theater Performance Workshop
Honors Theater Performance Workshop
*Stagecraft, Advanced Music Composition and AP Music Theory are available for Grades 9-12.
VISUAL ARTS PROGRESSION
Level 1: 2D Art & Design Ceramics
Level 2: 2D Art & Design Ceramics
Fall semester only option available
10th, 11th and 12th grade students may take a lower level course at any time, as long as they follow the course progression. A student may choose to switch disciplines but is required to begin at Level 1.
Level 3 /
Honors Level 3 2D Art & Design Ceramics
Arts H Applied Design
Levels 4 /
Honors Level 4 2D Art & Design Ceramics
Media Arts H Applied Design
AP:* AP 2D Art & Design (Media Arts, 2D Art)
AP 3D Art & Design (Ceramics)
AP Drawing (2D Art)
*Portfolio review required for entry
SAMPLE CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR SCHEDULES
The next few pages provide sample curricular and co-curricular schedules for those with a particular interest or passion in areas such as the Arts, Global Education, the Humanities or STEM. Anatomy and Physiology
Precalculus: Trig and Functions
French 3
2D Art and Design
Media Orchestra Dance Company Water Polo
Media, Chorus Winter Musical Dance Company
Innovation and Design
Music Theory
Media, Chorus Winter Musical Dance Company
GLOBAL PROGRESSION
Geometry
English 10: Spring Semester-Trip Abroad
Honors Algebra 2 Spring Semester-Trip Abroad
Science 10: PCB Spring Semester-Trip Abroad
History 10 Spring Semester-Trip Abroad
Honors French 3, Spanish 2, Spring Semester-Trip Abroad
Honors English 11: Into the American Wilderness AP Calculus AB
Biology
States History 11
French Language Honors Spanish 3
Human Growth and Development, Model UN,
Model UN, Service, Improvisation
Cross-Country, Yoga
Yoga
Studies
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT AT CHADWICK
Chadwick’s academic strengths are enhanced by a rich array of co-curricular opportunities that take students into the outdoors, the community, the studio, the stage, the field, the laboratory and more. You are encouraged to specialize in your favorite co-curricular or explore new opportunities, all while developing your skills, confidence and leadership.
Athletics
Participating in sports gives you the opportunity to practice courage, collaboration, exemplary character and discipline. We have a long and proud history of growing successful athletic teams, winning several Prep League, CIF and State Championships in recent years. Outstanding teams and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, water polo, cross-country, track and field and soccer, among other sports, create additional college preparatory opportunities for our students.
Community Service
Through community service, you will experience a sense of your personal capability and responsibility for improving the lives of others. You will learn a great deal by meeting and working with others whose experiences may be vastly different from your own. Local and international volunteer projects include serving in soup kitchens, tutoring elementary school students, assisting with projects at retirement homes and supporting others in less-developed regions of the globe. The majority of our students volunteer for service even though it isn’t required.
Global Education
Global citizenship is integral to Chadwick’s Mission. We are committed to providing opportunities for you to broaden your perspectives and develop the skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Our faculty and staff design and lead programs that extend classroom learning and offer deeper dives into political and cultural studies. Most recently, Chadwick students and teachers have taken trips to study marine biology in the Galapagos and participate in Model UN in Scotland. Additionally, our second campus in Songdo,
South Korea, gives students an incredible opportunity to engage with peers at Chadwick International, potentially at multiple points throughout their academic careers. Students at Chadwick also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of semester and year-long abroad programs, such as School Year Abroad and The Island School.
Outdoor Education
Our nationally accredited Outdoor Education Program emphasizes personal and environmental leadership. Each year, you will make progressive strides through experiential learning in the wilderness. These character-building experiences challenge your physical and emotional capabilities and compel you to take initiative, make decisions, deal with uncertainty and be accountable for results. Self-reliance, independence, collaboration, group dynamics, critical thinking and leadership skills are mastered in preparation for the senior trip — a three-week backpacking expedition and unique rite of passage for our graduating class.
Performing and Visual Arts
Our award-winning Performing and Visual Arts Programs encourage you to discover your artistic voice and take risks with authenticity. Our acclaimed Theater Arts Program features a fall play and winter musical, and vocal, instrumental and dance concerts throughout the year. Students perform under expert direction with professional staging in a state-of-the-art facility. Visual Arts include drawing, painting, clay and wood, ceramics, graphic design, mixed media, media arts and sculpture.
Student Leadership
Chadwick has more than 50 student-led clubs and organizations. These groups offer you a tremendous opportunity to step into leadership roles among your peers, learn responsibility and commitment, and acquire sophisticated management and interpersonal skills. Organizations range from student publications to student government to school leadership including: Student Council, Student Diversity Council, Honor Council, Model United Nations, Round Square, Community Service Advisory Board and Sustainability Council. There are also opportunities to lead clubs organized around hobbies and interests such as robotics, computing and gaming. It’s a great way to connect with classmates and faculty based on shared interests, talents and school initiatives.
The Chadwick Ocean Institute at AltaSea
A K-12 program that extends learning beyond the classroom, the Chadwick Ocean Institute and Community Learning Lab at AltaSea immerses students in realworld ocean innovation, conservation, and scientific research. Through hands-on projects, you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and policy experts to tackle global challenges such as marine pollution, deep-sea exploration, and renewable energy solutions. Field studies, global travel, and community service deepen your understanding of environmental stewardship, while leadership opportunities empower you to drive sustainable change. Integrated arts initiatives encourage creative expression and advocacy for ocean issues. By engaging in this dynamic program, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to become a future leader in marine science and sustainability.
COLLEGE COUNSELING AT CHADWICK
Chadwick School’s College Counseling Office guides you and your family through the college admissions process, helping you select and gain admission to colleges and universities appropriate to your interests and demonstrated abilities. The Chadwick School curriculum is designed to meet or exceed the entrance requirements for the University of California and, by extension, any undergraduate college or university in the United States.
Our curriculum prepares you for study at the collegiate level while allowing those with special gifts and/or interests to take advanced level courses in all disciplines. When equipped with a well-articulated sense of self and strong college counseling resources and guidance, you are prepared to find colleges that are good matches. Our approach is student-centered, and we believe that satisfaction with your college choices is enhanced when you are empowered to own the process and decisions. Central to support and success is open and clear communication among students, parents/caregivers and Deans of College Counseling. Outcomes are important, yet it is the process of self-discovery leading to college-discovery that drives our program and addresses and enhances the Core Competencies of Chadwick School.
DEAR UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES,
We are pleased to provide you with this resource for mapping out your future curricular choices while at Chadwick School. We are hopeful that you will take risks academically, challenge yourself in disciplines that excite you, step outside of your comfort zone, take a course you never thought you would, and continue along the path of nurturing your intellectual curiosity. We encourage you to continue to explore who you are as a person and as a learner, and who you hope to become in your life after Chadwick.
In planning for your future courses, it is wise to have an eye toward your aspirations for college, including possible future majors, finding a great-fit college community and understanding the components of your application that will make you a competitive candidate. Chadwick’s college counseling team is at your service to be a thought partner to you and your family as you embark on this process. Because of our optimal size, Chadwick allows for strong relationships to exist between Deans of College Counseling and students. We get to know you very well and have the privilege of advocating for you and further contextualizing your stories in the application process through the letter of recommendation. We have a combined 65 years of experience in college counseling and college admission on our team and consider it our responsibility to be at the pulse of emerging trends in college admission.
No two students’ college searches will be alike; our aim is to provide you with all of the resources, tools, mentorship and support you need to make the process of applying to college as thought provoking and exciting as it can be. And, if we’re able to alleviate some of the stress, that would be great too!
Our team can’t wait to partner with you as you reflect on what has been most meaningful about your time at Chadwick, and the ways in which you are ready to elevate yourself as a learner and citizen in college and beyond.
Warm regards,
Sara Miranda Executive Director of College Counseling On behalf of the Chadwick School College Counseling Office
OUR APPROACH
The success of Chadwick’s academic and co-curricular program and the College Counseling Program is demonstrated by the thoughtful, appropriate development of a college list, in concert with the student and their family, and the high quality work our students produce in college and in their careers.
While the College Counseling Program is most intensely focused on juniors and seniors, students and parents in ninth and 10th grades are welcome to use the resources of the College Counseling Office and to meet with the Deans of College Counseling.
9th Grade
Conversations about college, summer opportunities and long-term objectives begin early at Chadwick, and the primary focus in ninth grade is on academic and co-curricular planning in preparation for college applications. During the spring prior to ninth grade, you will participate in a “Welcome to the Upper School” meeting. This meeting will include you, your family (student and parent/caregiver), a Chadwick administrator and a Dean of College Counseling. This meeting kicks off our work together to support your hopes and aspirations for the Upper School, and to align our academic and co-curricular opportunities with your goals.
10th Grade
Students and parents/caregivers in grade 10 participate in orientation programs led by a Dean of College Counseling in addition to smaller opportunities in periodic group seminars to preview the next steps in the college counseling program, including a college planning calendar, and to introduce you more fully to the resources available. Students are also assigned their individual Dean of College Counseling.
11th Grade
College counseling shifts into a higher gear during your junior year with fall orientations and a mid-fall college launch featuring a combined student and parent program. The year will include several scheduled mandatory and individual meetings with you and your family. In addition to meetings to explore your interests and directions as well as reviewing transcripts and teacher comments, there will be ample opportunity to explore college options in accordance with your interests and needs. Our meetings focus on introducing our college research and planning tool, Scoir, and College Kickstart, a program to assist you in developing a balanced college application list.
The junior year program invites you to invest time in self-assessment exploration, through questionnaires and conversations. Parents/caregivers contribute significantly to the counseling process by also providing information on questionnaires and through meetings with the Deans of College Counseling. The aim is to understand and integrate your learning styles, academic preferences and your interests as you develop a college list.
Other activities in 11th grade supported by the College Counseling Office, include:
• Planning for college visits
• SAT, ACT and AP testing
• “State of Admission” presentation
• Guidance on your appropriate engagement with college admission offices and/or college athletic coaches
• Financial aid and scholarship workshops and resources
• Guidance on requesting recommendation letters
12th Grade
Prior to the beginning of classes, application and essay writing workshops are held as part of senior orientation in August. Throughout your senior year, you, your family, Chadwick’s Deans of College Counseling, faculty, staff and coaches are fully engaged as partners in the college process, which includes the following activities:
• Frequent meetings with Deans of College Counseling, to carefully develop college lists, early decision or early action plans.
• Meetings with college admission representatives who visit Chadwick's campus.
• Mock interviews with Deans of College Counseling for training and assistance as you refine your college list.
• Multiple opportunities for you to get substantial feedback on your essays from the college counseling team.
• Assistance in managing transcripts, secondary school reports, evaluations and teacher recommendation letters to colleges.
• Financial aid workshops.
• Assistance with college matriculation decision.
100% OF CHADWICK STUDENTS PLAN TO ATTEND 4-YEAR COLLEGES
COLLEGE COUNSELING PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
You and your family have the opportunity to participate in class meetings, college nights, financial aid workshops, standardized testing and special athletic programs. Deans of College Counseling meet individually with you and your family multiple times throughout your high school years to discuss curriculum, testing plans and options, to assist in the consideration of college lists, college visits, and interview preparation and to assist in developing the college applications, application essays and follow-up.
In addition to one-on-one meetings, the College Counseling Office typically hosts many student and parent information sessions throughout the year to share information and updates on the college counseling process, including meetings on college recruitment in athletics and the arts, and financial aid workshops.
College Counseling also hosts more than 100 college representatives each year, works with Chadwick faculty in the preparation of school and teacher recommendations, and serves as both sounding board and advocate for you.
Although you ultimately are assigned an individual Dean of College Counseling, the Deans work collaboratively to benefit you as we draw from the collective wisdom and experience of the team.
MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS BY COLLEGE
Chadwick establishes and supports high academic standards in its curricular and co-curricular programs and in its graduation requirements. These standards provide opportunities for you to pursue entrance to a variety of colleges and universities. See the chart below for the minimum requirements from the various colleges and universities. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements listed by a college is not generally considered to be enough to stand out.
During your four years at Chadwick, it is best for you to take courses in the five core subjects (English, history/ social studies, global languages, science, mathematics) in each of your four years to be competitive for admission to college. This is advisable to follow even if you do not intend to major in one of these five core subjects in college.
When you schedule your classes, you should consider your ability to stretch yourself to take advanced coursework without overwhelming yourself. Your Dean of College Counseling and academic advisor are here to help with any questions you might have.
Some students might plan to take a gap year upon graduating from Chadwick. In this instance, the Chadwick high school diploma represents a strong academic foundation for future college applications.
MATHEMATICS
(completion of 1 year of World History; completion of 1 year of U.S. History or 1 semester of U.S. History and 1 semester of American Government) 2 years same language required / 3 years recommended
3 years required / 4 years recommended (completion of Algebra 1 & 2 plus Geometry)
3 years of one global language or 2 years each of 2 languages
3 years required / 4 years recommended (completion of Algebra 1 & 2 plus Geometry; Calculus is recommended)
2 years of lab science required / 3-4 years recommended
Varies by school
Varies by school
CHADWICK TRANSCRIPTS
Non-Chadwick courses are incorporated into a student's transcript under the following circumstances: S A M P L E
• Chadwick approves a student to take a year or semester abroad program. Chadwick has established relationships with specific year or semester abroad programs, and these courses appear on the Chadwick transcript. See the Director of Global Education for more information.
• Chadwick approves a student to take a class through Global Online Academy or Malone Schools Online Network as the sixth course. See the Director of Teaching and Learning for more information.
• Chadwick offers a student an online option as an alternative course due to staffing or course availability. This option happens most frequently in the math or global language sequence. See the Director of Teaching and Learning for more information. The online option exists under the following circumstances:
- Chadwick has a relationship with specific providers that are accredited and approved by Chadwick.
- The school pays for the student to take the specific course after extensive conversations with the family and relevant Chadwick administrators.
- A Chadwick administrator oversees the course and the student's progress throughout the year.
The Chadwick transcript lists course names and a yearlong grade from each Chadwick course. Chadwick transcripts report both weighted and unweighted GPAs.
Grade: 9 Year: Summer 20
Algebra 1B
Grade: 9 Year: 2020-2021
English 9: Global Studies I
History 9: Global Studies I
Geometry
Phys/Chem/Bio 2
Chinese Intensive
Media Arts 1
Grade: 10 Year: 2021-2022
English 10: Global Studies II
History 10: Global Studies II
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
Phys/Chem/Bio 3
Chinese 2
AP Capstone Seminar
Grade: 11 Year: 2022-2023
AP English Language & Composition
US History 11
Precalculus
AP Biology (H) Chinese 3 (H) MSON: Diversity in a Global Perspective (Fall Semester Only)
Grade: 12 Year: 2023-2024
AP English Literature & Composition
AP United States Government and Politics Calculus
AP Chemistry (H) Chinese 4
FASPCR
A+A10.00
FASPCR
BA-10.00
BB+10.00
A-B-10.00
BB+10.00
B+B+10.00
A+A+10.00
FASPCR
A-A10.00
B+A-10.00
B+A-10.00
AA-10.00
B+A-10.00
A-A10.00
FASPCR
B+B+10.00
A-A10.00
B+B10.00
BB+10.00 A-A-10.00
A+5.00
Chadwick School
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CEEB Code: 052680
Student Information
May Smith 1923 Adenmoor Street Riverway, CA 90250
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 12/18/2007
Date Enrolled: 09/01/2021
Graduation Date: 06/14/2025
Grade Point Averages
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COLLEGE RECRUITING
Athletics
Athletics are an important part of Chadwick's culture, so it's no surprise that a large percentage of our graduates choose to participate in collegiate athletics. Many play sports at various levels in college, including Division I, II and III, intramural and club sports. Our student-athletes outperform the national average of students who pursue athletics in college.
To help students consider how college athletics might fit into their college planning, Chadwick coaches, the Director of Athletics and the college counselors work as a team to best support our prospective student athletes and to communicate with appropriate college and university coaches and admission staff. Our common goal is to represent our student-athletes’ talents as fully as possible.
We work with students and their families to navigate the athletic recruiting process, offer workshops about athletic recruitment opportunities, inform families about NCAA regulations, navigate registration requirements and to discern the differences between Division I, II and III programs.
Visual and Performing Arts
College counselors work closely with faculty whose experience with students in the creative and performing arts (music, visual arts, creative writing, theater and dance) might assist us in building appropriate portfolios and resumes for academic programs. College counselors and faculty in the visual and performing arts guide students whose interests suggest the benefits of developing a portfolio, resume or video presentation of their work that might support their candidacies at a variety of colleges, whether or not they pursue that field as an academic major.
The Sciences
Chadwick provides enormous opportunities for budding scientists through courses and collaborative projects. Integrated science and AP courses reflect the approach taken by top colleges and universities, and Chadwick provides extraordinary mathematics offerings for the most advanced students. Students’ work in robotics leads to regular engagement in international competitions, deepening the reputation of the program and of our students. Small classes and labs allow faculty to identify science interest and talent in our students. Important mentoring in those small classes and labs results in powerful advocacy on the student’s behalf.
CHADWICK SCHOOL COLLEGE COUNSELING TEAM
Chadwick's college counseling team has decades of experience in college counseling and college admission. Our aim is to provide you with all of the mentorship, support, resources and tools you need to make the process of applying to college as thought-provoking and exciting as it can be.
Sara Miranda Executive Director
Lesley University, M.A.; Emerson College, B.S.
Sara joined Chadwick as the Executive Director of College Counseling in August 2023. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in high school and college admissions, college counseling and academic advisement.
For the past three years, Sara has been the Upper School Dean at HarvardWestlake School in Studio City, providing college counseling, academic advising and socialemotional counseling to students. Sara has an extensive background in college admissions, having worked at Brandeis University as the Director of Admission for six years, and previously serving in various roles, including Director of Admission, at Emerson College from 2005-2014.
Libby Browne Dean of College Counseling Salem State University, M.A.; SUNY Geneseo, B.A.
Libby comes to Chadwick from the University of Rochester, where she served as a Regional Associate Director of Admission from 20162021, working with the College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering. Her earlier work included a role as Regional Assistant Director of Admission for the University of Colorado, Boulder, and as Assistant Director of Admission at the Montserrat College of Art.
Kellie Graham Dean of College Counseling University of Southern California, M.A.; University of Southern California, B.A.
Kellie brings nearly a decade of college admission experience to the Chadwick community. Prior to joining Chadwick she was the Senior Assistant Director of Admission and Coordinator of the Transfer Ambassador Program at the University of Southern California (USC). There, she also served as a territory manager, reviewing over 2,000 applications annually and managing a diverse recruitment territory. Previously, she held roles in USC’s Admission Office managing their social media strategy, coordinating staff trainings, and serving as a member of the Multicultural Recruitment Committee.
Aaron Levine Dean of College Counseling Vanderbilt University, M.Ed.; Haverford College, B.S.
Aaron moved into admission work at Haverford after graduating. He worked with the Alumni Admission Volunteer Program, and served as the athletic liaison in the Office of Admission. While a graduate student, Aaron served as an application reviewer for the Owen School of Management at Vanderbilt. He also worked with students in the college counseling office at the University School of Nashville and served as a candidate reviewer for the QuestBridge Program, a national scholarship program for top firstgeneration college students.
COLLEGE ADMISSION RESULTS
Adelphi University 1/0
Agnes Scott College 2/0
Alabama A & M University 1/0
American University 11/1
Amherst College 2/2
Anderson University 1/0
Arizona State University-Tempe 16/2
Art Center College of Design 1/0
Ateneo de Manila University 1/0
Auburn University 2/0
Babson College 1/0
Baldwin Wallace University 1/0
Ball State University 1/0
Bard College 2/0
Barnard College 2/2
Baylor University 6/2
Belmont University 1/0
Beloit College 1/0
Bennington College 1/0
Bentley University 3/0
Berklee College of Music 1/0
Berry College 1/0
Binghamton University 1/0
Biola University 1/0
Boise State University 1/0
Boston College 20/5
Boston University 15/3
Bowdoin College 2/1
Bradley University 1/0
Brandeis University 4/0
Brown University 7/5
Bryn Mawr College 1/0
Bucknell University 1/0
Butler University 5/1
Cal Poly 16/6
California Institute of Technology 2/2
California Lutheran University 3/0
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 3/0
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 10/0
California State University-Chico 3/0
California State University-Dominguez Hills 4/0
California State University-East Bay 2/0
California State University-Fullerton 7/0
California State University-Long Beach 14/0
California State University-Los Angeles 4/0
California State University-Monterey Bay 3/0
California State University-Northridge 4/0
California State University-San Marcos 1/0
Carleton College 1/0
Carnegie Mellon University 7/3
Carroll College 1/0
Case Western Reserve University 10/1
Cerritos College 1/1
Chapman University 27/3
Claremont McKenna College 2/2
Clark University 1/0
Clarkson University 1/1
Clemson University 1/0
Coastal Carolina University 1/0
Colby College 2/0
Colby-Sawyer College 1/0
Colgate University 7/2
College for Creative Studies 1/0
College of the Holy Cross 1/1
Colorado College 3/1
Colorado School of Mines 2/0
Colorado State University-Fort Collins 7/2
Columbia College Chicago 1/0
Connecticut College 4/0
Cornell University 7/6
Cornish College of the Arts 1/0
Creighton University 1/0
Dartmouth College 5/4
Davidson College 2/1
Denison University 7/1
DePaul University 22/1
DePauw University 1/0
Drake University
Ohio
Otis
Pace
Pepperdine University 10/1
Pitzer College 9/5
Point Loma Nazarene University 1/0
Point Park University 1/0
Pomona College 1/0
Portland State University 1/0
Pratt Institute 2/0
Princeton University 3/1
Providence College 1/0
Purdue University 17/3
Queen's University Kingston 1/0
Quinnipiac University 3/0
Reed College 3/0
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 11/2
Rhode Island School of Design 1/0
Rhodes College 4/1
Rice University 2/2
Richmond American University London 4/3
Rochester Institute of Technology 9/2
Roosevelt University (Chicago College/ of Performing Arts) 1/0
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 3/0
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 5/0
Saint Mary's College of California 1/0
San Diego State University 10/0
San Francisco State University 6/0
San Jose State University 8/2
Santa Barbara City College 1/1
Santa Clara University 18/4
Santa Monica College 3/2
Sarah Lawrence College 6/0
Savannah College of Art and Design 1/0
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2/0
Scripps College 9/3
Seattle Pacific University 1/0
Seattle University 4/0
Seton Hall University 4/0
Shenandoah University 1/0
Skidmore College 3/0
Smith College 1/0
Sonoma State University 1/0
Southern Methodist University 27/3
Southern University and A & M College 1/1
Spelman College 2/0
St. Olaf College 1/0
St. Edward's University 1/0
Stanford University 3/2
Stephens College 1/0
Stevens Institute of Technology 2/1
Stony Brook University 2/0
Susquehanna University 1/0
Syracuse University 22/4
Temple University 8/1
Texas Christian University 12/1
Texas Southern University 1/0
The American University of Paris 1/1
The Evergreen State College 1/0
The George Washington University 10/0
The London School of Economics/ and Political Science 1/0
The New School 3/1
The New School (Parsons School of Design) 1/0
The University of Alabama 1/0
The University of British Columbia 2/1
The University of Montana 2/0
The University of Tampa 3/0
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 4/0
The University of Texas at Austin 12/6
The University of Texas at Dallas 1/0
Trinity College 8/0
COLLEGE