A School with a Bold, New Educational Vision Springside Chestnut Hill Academy was founded in 2011 following the merger of two historic schools, Springside School and Chestnut Hill Academy. SCH Academy’s comprehensive and rigorous Pre-K–12 college preparatory curriculum is driven by a 21st century vision of what today’s students need and is supported by nearly 300 combined years of academic leadership in boys’ and girls’ education, enabling us to offer an unparalleled academic experience. Our structure of one school-five divisions, described in the graphic below, expresses both our continued commitment to gendertailored education in the lower and middle grades and our recognition of the value of coeducation in a student’s final preparation for college and beyond.
preparing them for their future. Our program is not for everyone, but those who are willing to be challenged, work hard, cultivate an independent mind, and exercise their creativity and curiosity will find our curriculum engaging and rewarding. At the same time, they will discover a nurturing and joyful learning environment led by a dedicated, passionate, and highly educated faculty. Here at SCH Academy, the community created by our students and faculty is authentic and strong. It is a community in which each student’s unique gifts and capabilities are respected and valued and given just the right combination of challenge and support to ensure that they shine.
Students who attend SCH Academy will experience a robust, state-of-the-art academic program intently focused on
Lower School Girls
Lower School Boys
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academics; coed After School Center & enrichment programs & coed special programs
academics; coed After School Center & enrichment programs & coed special programs
academics; coed drama, service & dances
academics; coed drama, service & dances
academics, activities & clubs; singlesex advising & athletics
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Our Mission At Springside Chestnut Hill Academy we educate students to be innovative leaders, breakthrough thinkers, and imaginative problem solvers. We challenge students to learn in powerful new ways, engage in active inquiry, hone skills of creative and analytic thinking, and celebrate the joy of discovery. Through a rigorous college-preparatory program enhanced by project- and passion-based learning, we prepare our students for their future as active learners and responsible global citizens. Blending the best of single-sex education and coeducation, we empower and prepare our young men and women to meet challenges with courage, integrity, and respect.