CHC Admissions Viewbook

OUR STORY – T H E C A P E H E N RY C O L L EG I AT E V I E W B O O K –

WE KNOW, VALUE, AND CHALLENGE EACH STUDENT. WE COMMIT TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY. WE GRADUATE INDEPENDENT THINKERS AND GLOBALLY AWARE CITIZENS.

THE WORLD HAS CHANGED. NOW EDUCATION HAS TOO. At Cape Henry Collegiate, we go beyond opening your child to a world of possibilities to offering them an unprecedented array of real-world educational opportunities that span not only an exceptionally diverse and dynamic curriculum, but also the globe. Their’s is a journey of self-discovery that ignites a love of learning and forms the foundation for a lifetime of personal fulfillment, achievement and success.

You can feel the difference the moment you set foot on our campus. You can see it in our highly energized faculty, families and students. You can verify it in our graduates’ 100% admissions to the best colleges and universities. But most importantly, you can see it in the eyes of your child as he or she greets each morning eager for another school day to begin.

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A CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE EDUCATION PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITIES THAT AWAIT CITIZENS OF THE 21ST CENTURY.

BRINGING KNOWLEDGE

TO LIFE

CAPABLE, CONFIDENT, SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS. Cape Henry’s comprehensive college preparatory curriculum combines rigorous academics with award-winning arts, championship athletics and a rich diversity of enrichment programs. Personalized learning begins with differentiated groupings in Lower School and leads to opportunities for Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the Middle and Upper School.

A Cape Henry education takes students soaring beyond classrooms and textbooks to engage them in an extraordinary variety of hands-on learning experiences that develop real-world, 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership, which unlock each child’s unique talents and potential.

Cape Henry is student centered. The academic track for each student is unique, customized for his or her intellectual interests, abilities and talents.

Supported by exceptional educators, Cape Henry students are able to step confidently outside of their comfort zones and embark on a journey that transforms eager minds and willing spirits into capable, confident, self-directed learners — a journey that prepares them for success in the nation’s top colleges and universities, and more importantly, in life.

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A QUANTUM LEAP BEYOND THE USUAL PREP SCHOOL DEFINITION OF ‘ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.’ CHC PARENT 3

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EDUCATORS MOTIVATORS

MENTORS INSPIRING A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING.

Great teachers are the heart and soul of every exceptional school. Cape Henry’s extraordinary learning environment has attracted an eclectic team of high-caliber educators skilled at igniting and sustaining a love of learning in their students.

Leaders who care deeply about helping young minds and spirits develop to their fullest potential, our faculty model a lifelong commitment to learning by seeking knowledge alongside their students, conducting and publishing research, and helping to design a student-focused curriculum recognized as one of the most innovative in the country.

Throughout each student’s Cape Henry career, faculty, coaches, and staff partner with parents to provide a vibrant continuum of communication and care. Small class sizes and a stimulating environment of camaraderie, discovery, and accomplishment give teachers the opportunity to provide plenty of individual attention and inspire students to excel.

MY TEACHERS HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF ME AND THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE TO SUPPORT ME, INSPIRING ME TO DO MY BEST. CHC STUDENT

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TELL ME AND I FORGET. TEACH ME AND I LEARN. INVOLVE ME AND I REMEMBER. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

ENGAGED LEARNING EXPERIENCES AT CAPE HENRY ARE PROJECT-BASED. STUDENTS CONTEMPLATE RELEVANT QUESTIONS, TACKLE CHALLENGING ISSUES AND LEARN HOW THEIR EFFORTS IMPACT REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS.

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Starting with our very youngest learners, students at Cape Henry engage in a laboratory science model proven to unleash individual potential and produce confident, capable, self-directed learners with real-world skills.

#engagedlearning

KNOW+HOW THE POWER OF LEARNING BY DOING. Cape Henry utilizes an engaged learning model acknowledged by leading educators as the most effective way to learn. Hands-on, real-world learning experiences connect children to the discovery and joy of learning. They also develop the analytical, social, emotional, and leadership skills essential for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

By learning at an early age how to take personal responsibility and problem solve independently, students develop a self-esteem that energizes all they do and all they aspire to accomplish.

Independent thinkers, doers and leaders, Cape Henry graduates demonstrate the ability to meet challenges,
unravel mysteries, and work collaboratively to accomplish goals.

For examples of engaged learning projects visit capehenrycollegiate.org/engage MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTERIM Winterim is a project-based learning experience during which students stretch, explore, and have fun while focusing on various threads of the theme of Sustanability. Our students gain a deeper understanding of their role in supporting and maintaining environmental, personal, and community resources.

Partnerships with local nonprofits introduce and support the importance of individual and global stewardship.

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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY. Cape Henry’s Nexus Global Studies program is recognized as one of the leading programs in the country. Nexus engages students in a comprehensive curriculum that fosters an awareness of the global community through academic studies, cultural and language immersion, real-world research, and adventure and service learning projects that stretch them intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and, in some cases, physically. They experience diverse cultures, explore varied ecosystems, and immerse themselves in the language of their choosing.

THE NEXUS GLOBAL

These enriching educational opportunities empower Cape Henry students with a uniquely informed and sophisticated perspective on the world around them. They graduate having already experienced success on a global stage. To learn more about the Nexus program, please visit capehenrycollegiate.org/nexus

— a distinction that sets them

SCHOLARS PROGRAM Through the Nexus Global Scholars Program, Upper School students can complete a prescribed curriculum to earn a Global Scholar designation on their diploma apart for their comprehensive knowledge and experience with global cultures, business, and politics.

The Nexus Global Studies Program includes: • Global Education Curriculum • Language and Cultural Immersion • Service Learning • Adventure Learning • Global Scholars Program and Diploma Distinction

Nexus combines classroom instruction and peer-study projects with partners around the world through real-world adventure and service learning opportunities.

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THROUGH SERVICE LEARNING, CAPE HENRY STUDENTS ARE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER, IN WAYS BOTH LARGE AND SMALL.

Cape Henry students on a service learning trip to Laos, where they helped bring electricity to a remote village school.

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IGNITING THE SPARK

I WAS CONFIDENT THAT EACH OF MY CHILDREN, AS UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS, WOULD BE CELEBRATED FOR THE INDIVIDUALS THEY ARE, AND ENCOURAGED TO DISCOVER THEIR OWN PATHS. CHC PARENT

UNIQUE GIFTS. INDIVIDUAL TALENTS. UNLIMITED POTENTIAL. At Cape Henry Collegiate, an intentional focus on individual needs, strengths, and potential means uncovering each student’s unique gifts and nurturing their ability to grow, pursue goals, and truly excel.

Students thrive in a caring, safe, and supportive learning community.

Committed faculty and staff help students feel confident and secure in their ability to explore, ask questions, and take risks.

While individuality is embraced and celebrated, standards for success are high. Students go the extra mile. They hold themselves accountable to meeting rigorous academic standards. Given such an active role in their own growth and education, Cape Henry students are intrinsically motivated, a key that unlocks the potential for happiness, achievement, and success.

Here, an individual student focus means recognizing that each child is unique, allowing them to grow at their own pace, and believing that with the right support, there’s no limit to how far they can go.

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EXPRESS YOURSELF MUSIC | PERFORMING ARTS | VISUAL ARTS

The Hirschbiel Center for the Arts is filled with art, movement, and harmony day and night. The state-of-theart, 15,000-square-foot facility includes main stage and black box theaters, a dance studio, and working scenery and costume shops. Visual arts studios include ceramics, drawing, jewelry, painting, airbrush, and photography.

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DISCOVER YOUR PASSIONS. DEVELOP YOUR TALENTS. The Cape Henry curriculum reflects a deep belief in the indispensable role that the arts play in a well-rounded education.

Dynamic programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and a credentialed, high-caliber faculty have propelled Cape Henry’s young artists, musicians, and performers to new heights in recent years.

There is room for students in every level of visual and performing arts, as well as specifically designed spaces for band, chorus, theater, photography, pottery, dance, strings, percussion, and private music lessons. Whether performing in the Lower School concert series, or playing in the prestigious Cape Henry Jazz Band, students have the opportunity to pursue their passions and talents.

CREATIVITY IS ALLOWING YOURSELF TO MAKE MISTAKES. ART IS KNOWING WHICH ONES TO KEEP. SCOTT ADAMS 13

60+ ATHLETIC TEAMS

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VARSITY SPORTS

90% 20% NEARLY

MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETE ON AT LEAST ONE CHC TEAM

OF CAPE HENRY GRADUATES PLAY COLLEGIATE SPORTS

GODOLPHINS BASEBALL BASKETBALL CHEERLEADING CREW CROSS COUNTRY DANCE FIELD HOCKEY GOLF LACROSSE SOCCER SOFTBALL SWIMMING TENNIS TRACK VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING

The Dolphin spirit can be felt throughout the Cape Henry campus. Focused on fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment, self-discipline, and leadership, the school’s athletics programs develop self-esteem by helping students experience the rigors and rewards of athletic endeavor along with the highs and lows of competition.

Athletics programs are committed to promoting a championship spirit in the context of total wellness — in the classroom and on the field. Each season, Middle and Upper School students enjoy a wide variety of interscholastic sports from which to choose. The opportunity to participate in physical fitness and athletic activities is offered at every grade level and for practically every degree of interest and capability.

Colleges actively recruit our athletes. Working together, student athletes, parents, our Athletic Director, coaching staff, and our Director of College Counseling facilitate college admissions and scholarship opportunities for our talented athletes.

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HOW SURE ARE WE THAT YOUR CHILD WILL GET INTO COLLEGE?

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FULFILLING ON THE PROMISE. From their first day of school, Cape Henry is focused on preparing students for today and getting them ready for tomorrow — helping them develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to meet life’s challenges and recognize its opportunities.

Our comprehensive College Counseling program enlists parents, teachers, advisors, counselors, alumni and friends in a collaborative effort devoted to finding not only the best school, but also the best fit for every graduate.

Extensive research, group and individual meetings, and a cooperative team approach seek to provide clarity and direction as our families make their way through the complexities of a competitive college admissions process.

A GUIDING RESOURCE. Staffed by skilled professionals, the Guidance Program works collaboratively with students, faculty and parents to help identify, understand, and meet the needs that naturally arise during each developmental stage.

Our team focuses on total student wellness, helping them learn teamwork, creativity, resilience, curiosity, and time management — skills that build selfesteem, help foster relationships, and will serve students well in all aspects of their lives.

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THE ENVIRONMENT AT CAPE HENRY, KNOWING THE TEACHERS AND THEIR CONCERN FOR MY SUCCESS, WAS VERY IMPORTANT TO MY ACHIEVEMENT OF WHERE I AM TODAY. MATT AUDETTE '92 Ethan Mitchell-Stanfield ‘14, insipiring entrepreneur and intern with mentor Matt Audette ‘92, former Executive Vice President and CFO of E*TRADE Financial Corporation

THE CAPE HENRY COMMUNITY SPANS THE GLOBE AND EVERY STRATA OF SOCIETY. ALUMNI REMAIN CLOSELY

A GLOBAL NETWORK

CONNECTED TO THE SCHOOL, PROVIDING A RICH NETWORK OF CONTACTS AND RESOURCES FOR EACH NEW CLASS OF CAPE HENRY GRADUATES.

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OUR HONOR ROLL IS IMPORTANT BUT NOT MORE IMPORTANT THAN OUR HONOR CODE.

CAPE HENRY’S HONOR CODE IS AT THE HEART OF OUR CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY AND REFLECTS THE STRONG BELIEF THAT TRULY EFFECTIVE AND MEANINGFUL LEARNING CAN ONLY OCCUR IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE TRUST AND INTEGRITY ARE THE STANDARD.

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CITIZENS OF THE WORLD. STUDENTS AT CAPE HENRY. At Cape Henry, community service and purposeful character education are woven together in the context of global citizenship. Diversity, inclusiveness, and a strong Honor Code all contribute to a dynamic learning environment where personal accountability, kindness, trust, and integrity are the standards.

Community service programs are developed by students and faculty and integrated into a project-based, service learning curriculum where students experience first-hand how their actions make an impact — both locally and internationally.

From the first day of school, Cape Henry students learn that giving your all means giving back.

Each year the school works with numerous local and international service organizations.

Students at Cape Henry learn how to be global citizens, committed to making the world better.

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CAPE HENRY GRADUATES EMERGE AS CONFIDENT YOUNG ADULTS, READY TO TAKE THEIR PLACE AS ENGINEERS AND ENTREPRENEURS, ARTISTS AND AUTHORS, LINGUISTS AND LAWYERS, PREPARED TO EXCEL ON ANY PATH THEY CHOOSE. CHC PARENT

AN EXTRAORDINARY LEARNING COMMUNITY. At Cape Henry Collegiate your child will be welcomed into an extraordinarily vibrant and supportive learning community designed to uncover his or her unique strengths and potential. Guiding them along a transformative journey of self-discovery, a Cape Henry education offers every student a world of opportunities to forge their own path in life and to achieve happiness and success

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We invite you to step onto our campus and experience the Cape Henry difference for yourself. Contact us to schedule a personal tour today.

Contact us at admissions@capehenry.org or call (757) 481-2446 capehenrycollegiate.org

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