INDIVIDUAL GROWTH. GLOBAL PURPOSE. CHESHIREACADEMY.ORG | CHESHIRE, CT, USA
YOUR EDUCATION. YOUR PATHWAY. For more than 230 years, Cheshire Academy has been transforming lives and shaping futures. On our 104-acre campus nestled in the heart of a charming New England town, you won’t just attend classes for four years and pick up a diploma. You’ll discover your personal pathway to who you are going to become.
At our day and boarding school, one of the oldest in the country, it’s rare for two students to have the exact same schedule. You tailor your courses and activities to your talents, your passions, your potential. You may dream of embarking on a career in the arts or sciences, competing on a Division I college team, or understanding the world and your role in it. Here, you’ll discover the perfect environment for building a responsible, engaged life.
Welcome to CHESHIRE ACADEMY – where you write your own story.
Belonging at Cheshire Academy is about showing up exactly as you are and finding your people –– whether it’s cooking a family recipe at the international food festival, teaming up with the backstage crew at the spring musical, bonding over late-night study sessions in the library, or the surprising connection you make with someone from another continent. At Cheshire Academy, you’ll call day and boarding students friends and find clubs and organizations that match your commitment to the things that matter to you.
Student-Led Clubs & Organizations Badminton Club • Chess Club • Eco Leaders • Math Club • Model United Nations • Photography Club • Science Olympiad • Spirit Squad • Yearbook • and many more!
Affinity Groups Asian Student Union • Black Girl Coalition • Black Student Union • Coleman Group • Gender/Sexuality Alliance • International Student Union • Jewish Student Union • The Hispanic/Latinx Group
Embark on the most rigorous path. Earn your International Baccalaureate® Diploma. Cheshire Academy is the only boarding school in Connecticut offering the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma, a holistic curricular pathway renowned throughout the world for its depth and quality. The IB broadens education beyond exam-based approaches. You’ll be encouraged to think independently, analyze deeply, and come to your own conclusions. You can select a few IB courses or dive into the full diploma program.
18%
HIGHER ACCEPTANCE RATE AT IVY LEAGUE UNIVERSITIES THAN THE TOTAL POPULATION ACCEPTANCE RATE
22%
HIGHER ACCEPTANCE RATE AT ALL TOP-RANKED UNIVERSITIES
YOU
LEAD.
Understand and improve the interconnected systems that shape our world.
Earning the Global Citizenship (GC) Diploma Distinction at Cheshire Academy means you're someone who cares about making a real difference. This is your launch pad to a college education and career in biotechnology, international relations, medicine, public policy, and more. Our experiential curriculum includes a yearlong seminar and substantial capstone project of your choosing. You'll delve into the issues that matter most, from protecting our planet to fighting for justice around the world. Through hands-on service and leadership opportunities, you'll sharpen your understanding of global challenges while developing the ethical thinking and decision-making skills that top colleges are looking for. The GC distinction doesn't just prepare you for college –– it prepares you to change the world.
SOME COURSES INCLUDE:
Sustainable Energy • Journalism & Multimedia Reporting Green Chemistry • World Religions • Logic & Probability Literature & the Enviroment • Big Data • Genetics & Biotechnology • STEM & Research Methodology
YOU
WIN.
Elevate your game on and off the field.
Nearly every Cheshire Academy student enjoys competitive and recreational athletics, learning leadership, sportsmanship, and the rules of the game –– whether it’s lacrosse or life. And student athletes with their sights on what's next engage in regular networking opportunities with college representatives, complemented by the wrap-around support they need from caring coaches, faculty, and on-site athletic training and strength and conditioning. Our full range of athletic facilities includes two turf fields, a collegiate-level football field, six-lane track, nine tennis courts, and a newly refurbished Field House. From our fields to specialized training rooms, every space is designed to help student-athletes excel.
MORE THAN
30%
of recent graduates play NCAA college athletics
COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Badminton • Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country Esports • Fencing • Fitness Football • Golf • Lacrosse Skiing & Snowboarding Soccer • Softball • Strength & Conditioning • Tennis • Track & Field • Volleyball
YOU
CREATE. Paint your pathway. Prime your portfolio. Compose your career.
Cheshire Academy supports young artists and musicians with a unique capstone program that allows you to major in the arts before you even get to college. Our Art and Music Majors offer you time to hone your skills with bespoke, portfolio-based classes alongside private and group lessons from skilled, renowned instructors.
Involvement
There are many opportunities for our artists to perform, exhibit work, meet professionals in the field, and take experiential trips throughout each year.
Music Major
Receptions & Concerts • Musical Theater • Weekly Performances
Art Major
Dedicated Studio Space • Student Exhibits • Visiting Artists in Kohn-Joseloff Gallery
RECENT ART & MUSIC MAJOR MATRICULATIONS Berklee College of Music • Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture • New York University (Tisch School) • Parsons School of Design • Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University • Rhode Island School of Design • Savannah College of Art and Design
YOU
SOAR.
Your dreams. Your goals. Our guidance.
College selection is a journey of self-discovery. Our team of professional college counselors is dedicated to getting to know you as an individual, and helping you find your 'best fit' college. From day one through Commencement or your postgraduate year, you’ll attend one-on-one sessions and group seminars, learning about the college admission process and polishing your interviewing and essay-writing skills in partnership with your college counselor. Hundreds of college representatives visit Cheshire Academy every year, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, narrow your application options with confidence, and find the school that speaks to your dreams.
RECENT MATRICULATIONS Amsterdam University College • Boston College • Carleton College • Clemson University • Cornell University James Madison University • Marist College • Northeastern University • Syracuse University Tufts University • Tulane University • University of South Carolina • University of Southern California Villanova University • Wesleyan University • Yale University
YOU
SUCCEED.
Develop the skills to flourish in college and life. High-achieving scholar? Busy school leader? Dedicated athlete? Grounded in research, our Roxbury Center for Learning and Leadership lets you discover your strengths and unlock skills and strategies to become a proactive, independent learner. Our one-on-one and small group academic coaching helps you organize and manage your busy schedule, monitor progress, and set and reach your goals.
BENEFIT FROM: • Executive function coaching • Leadership development
• Learning strategy instruction • Strong family communication • Customizable frequency • Meaningful feedback
FROM HERE TO ANYWHERE.
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