Chadwick Upper School Educational Guide

UPPER SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL GUIDE

Chadwick's Upper School students are tomorrow's leaders in the making.

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 Upper School Educational Guide, which will allow you to envision the courses, activities and rich opportunities that will bring forth your intellect, strengths, talents and interests at Chadwick School.

I look forward to getting to know you and your family on this journey and introducing you to all that Chadwick has to offer.

LET’S GET STARTED WITH INTENTION!

Warmly, Lauren White Director of Admission

For more information, visit chadwickschool.org

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 Prospective Upper School Students and Families,

Chadwick 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 87 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 considering the opportunities offered by 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 Guide is designed to acquaint you with the many opportunities available here in Chadwick’s Upper School and to help you envision the possibilities for your academic and co-curricular path. I hope that it will be a useful tool to imagine what the future can hold for you.

Best, Cotter Donnell Director of the Upper School

CHADWICK SCHOOL AT A GLANCE

87+ Years of Excellence. Established 1935.

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

• Excellent and Broad-Ranging Athletic Programs

• Award-Winning and Acclaimed Visual and Performing Arts Programs

• Enriching Community Service Programs

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

180 K-12 faculty members 1/3 live on campus

80% of faculty hold advanced degrees

14 Students average class size

24:1 Student / College Counselor (Ratio in each grade)

$6.35M+ in financial aid annually is available for K-12 students

326 students Village School K-6

8:1 Student / Advisor 6th-12th Grade Ratio

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

Executive Director of College Counseling

Sara Miranda

Sara is Chadwick’s Executive Director of College Counseling and possesses nearly 20 years in high school and college admissions, college counseling and academic advisement. For the past three years, Sara was an Upper School Dean at HarvardWestlake School in Studio City, providing college counseling, academic advising and social-emotional 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 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.

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 Athletics

Jaime Hoffman

Jaime leads Chadwick’s athletic department, composed of more than 50 coaches and 25 sports teams in the fulfillment of the school’s Mission. Jaime joined Chadwick after serving in leadership positions in higher education and athletic administration for more than two decades. Prior to Chadwick, Jaime served as the Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics at Occidental College. She also spent 10 years leading college women’s basketball programs and served as Athletic Director at the LAPD’s Athletic Club. Jaime holds a Masters of Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University, and a bachelor’s degree from the Catholic University of America.

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.

Director of Global Education

Tommy Hattori

Tommy is the Director of Global Education, providing leadership and direction for the school’s international activities. Tommy previously worked at The Thacher School in Ojai, California, where he helped develop the Shagam Program for Ethics and Global Citizenship, and worked as a science teacher and a football and lacrosse coach. He also served as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair for Monica Ros School.

Prior to that, Tommy was at Pace Academy in Atlanta, where he helped found the Isdell Center for Global Leadership and served as the Upper School Director of Global Leadership, Director of Social Entrepreneurship, and Class Dean of 2013 and 2017. Tommy graduated from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa with a master’s degree in private school leadership and earned his bachelor’s degree in molecular biology at UC Berkeley.

Co-Directors of Outdoor Education

Danner Bradshaw and Emily Hargraves

As Co-Directors of Outdoor Education, Danner and Emily are responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of Chadwick's seventh- through 12th-grade outdoor education courses.

Danner began working at Chadwick in 2013, and has worked nearly every Chadwick Outdoor Education trip since then. He has led outdoor education programs for a number of independent schools, including Athenian School, Sequoyah School, Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, Teton Science School, Lakeside School and Dunn School.

Emily has led outdoor education and adventure travel trips for students in grades K-12 for 15+ years, including instructing outdoor education trips at Chadwick since 2010, and leading trips for independent schools, including Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, Athenian School, Stevenson School, the Dunn School and Pear Tree Point School. Emily earned a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Art Studio at Colorado College.

Chadwick students take academics very seriously. They’re independent. They’re well-rounded. They’re leaders.

STUDENT SUPPORT: ADVISORY AND WELLNESS TEAM

Upper School students have access to a caring and experienced student support team to assist with their social, emotional and academic success.

UPPER SCHOOL ADVISOR

Beginning in ninth grade, students are partnered with an advisor, who is a member of Chadwick’s faculty or staff. Students are part of an advisory group of 7-9 students that meets regularly with an advisor, and meets one-on-one with an advisor throughout the year during built-in “extended advisory” meetings to reflect on a student’s progress. Advisors are available to help students navigate the many choices available at Chadwick. Students will have the same advisor for two years (9th/10th grade and 11th/12th grade).

PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE

During the spring semester, prior to course sign-ups for the following year, students meet one-on-one with advisors for several extended meetings, after which they meet with their advisor and their family for a student-led conference. Following is the process for course planning for the academic year.

• First, students “look back” on the year. Advisors help students reflect thoughtfully on their progress in each class, their growth in terms of the Core Competencies across multiple classes, and their areas for improvement for the remainder of the year.

• Next, students “look ahead” with their advisor in order to reflect on how to make informed, deliberate and reasonable schedule choices to ensure personal and academic success in the coming year. In addition to a student’s advisor, teachers and other administrators are available to help students and their family make curricular and co-curricular choices for the upcoming years throughout the Upper School experience.

• Following these reflective meetings, students meet with their family and advisor for a student-led conference, during which students and their family will sign off on the following year's proposed course schedule. This conference and the reflective activity beforehand, provide students with the opportunity to talk about their 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 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, students 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 our students grow and succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

During the spring prior to ninth grade, students participate in a “Welcome to the Upper School” meeting. This meeting will include students and parents/ caregivers, a Chadwick administrator and a college counselor. This meeting kicks off our work together to support a student’s hopes and aspirations for the Upper School, and to align our academic and co-curricular opportunities with a student’s hopes and aspirations.

Each spring thereafter, students and their family meet with advisors to plan their 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.

Through Chadwick’s educational planning process, students and their family have everything they need to plan their high school journey.

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.

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.

UPPER SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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

4 years / 8 semesters

3 years / 6 semesters

Grades 9-12

Grades 9-11

3 years / 6 semesters

Grades 9-11

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 2 and PCB 3 or two years of non-PCB UC-accredited lab courses that are not in the same field, such as AP Biology, AP Chemisty or AP Physics

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

See curriculum overview for details

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ ATHLETICS

See curriculum overview for details

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

HEALTH AND WICK SKILLS

1.5 years / 3 semesters

Grades 9-11

Grades 9-11

4 years / 8 semesters

Athletic sports teams earn two credits and PE classes earn one credit

4 years

Participation required each year

Participation in semester-courses and various workshops

UC accredited art course in ninth grade required.

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.

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, students 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 students to flourish. The next few pages provide an overview of the progression of academic offerings in the Upper School. 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 (real-time) 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.

GRADE 9-12 PROGRESSION

9th 10th 11th 12th

ENGLISH

English 9: Global Studies

English 10: Global Studies

English 11: American Ideals

AP English Language and Composition:

American Ideals

AP English Language and Composition:

Into the American Wilderness

HISTORY/ SOCIAL STUDIES

GLOBAL LANGUAGES

MATHEMATICS

History 9: Global Studies

History 10: Global Studies

AP Art History

United States History 11

AP United States History

Ethnic Studies

AP Art History

English 12: Know Thyself

AP English Literature and Composition: Leadership through the Classics

AP English Literature and Composition: Science Ethics

AP English Literature and Composition: The Story and Self

Economics

Ethnic Studies

AP Art History

AP Government

Chinese, French, Spanish: Intensive, Level 2

Chinese, French, Spanish: Level 3, Level 3 Honors

Chinese, French, Spanish: Level 4, Level 4 Honors, AP Language

Chinese, French, Spanish: Level 5, Level 5 Honors, AP Language, Post-AP options

Algebra 1B

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 Honors

Geometry

Geometry Honors

Algebra 2 with Trigonometry Algebra 2 Honors

Geometry

Geometry Honors

Algebra 2 with Trigonometry

Algebra 2 Honors

Precalculus

Precalculus Honors

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 with Trigonometry

Algebra 2 Honors

Precalculus: Trigonometry and Functions

Precalculus

Precalculus Honors

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 with Trigonometry

Algebra 2 Honors

Precalculus: Trigonometry and Functions

Precalculus

Precalculus Honors

Calculus

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

Statistics and Advanced Topics

AP Statistics

Post AP Classes (e.g. Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations)

SCIENCE

PCB 2

PCB 2 Honors

PCB 3

PCB 3 Honors

AP Chemistry

Brain and Behavior

Brain and Behavior

Marine Biology

Forensics

AP Environmental Science

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics 1

AP Physics C

INNOVATION AND DESIGN

VISUAL ARTS

Ceramics, Media Arts, Studio Art: Level 1

AP Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science A

STEM: Research and Innovation

Ceramics, Media Arts, Graphic Design, Studio Art: Level 2

Ceramics, Media Arts, Graphic Design, Studio Art:

Level 3, Level 3 Honors

PERFORMING ARTS

Theater 1

Advanced Music Composition

AP Music Theory Stagecraft

CROSSDISCIPLINARY

COCURRICULAR

Wick Skills (2 semesters-required)

Human Development and Health, (semester-required), Eco Community, Improv, MUN, Yearbook, Wick Media, Community Service, Chorus, Orchestra, Journalism, Wick Math, Debate, Robotics, Model United Nations, Stage Crew

Theater 2

Advanced Music Composition

AP Music Theory

Stagecraft

AP Capstone Seminar

Global Online Academy

Theater 3, Level 3 Honors

Advanced Music Composition

AP Music Theory

Stagecraft

AP Capstone Seminar

AP Capstone Research

Malone Schools Online Network Global Online Academy

AP Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science A

Post AP: Software Engineering

STEM: Research and Innovation

Ceramics, Media Arts, Graphic Design, Studio Art: (Level 4, Level 4 Honors), AP Drawing, AP 2D Art and Design, AP 3D Art and Design

Theater 4, Level 4 Honors

Advanced Music Composition

AP Music Theory

Stagecraft

AP Capstone Seminar

AP Capstone Research

Malone Schools Online Network Global Online Academy

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 the Upper School years, our student’s 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 for application and transfer of learning to new situations. Proper placement supports optimal success and wellness for our students, and their classroom performance over the year is by far the best indicator for success in future courses.

Students will receive preliminary eligibility based on their fall semester and spring progress grades, and they will receive final recommendations in math, science and global language in June. There is always more than one avenue of entry into any class for math, global language and ninth- and 10th-grade science, and there are opportunities for movement throughout every sequence.

We work closely with students and their family to provide the best pathway for their success and wellness.

ENGLISH PROGRESSION

English 11: American Ideals

AP

Language and Composition: American

AP English

Language: Into the American Wilderness

12th-grade options based on student preference

HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRESSION

English 12: Know Thyself

AP English

Literature and Composition: Science Ethics

AP English

Literature and Composition: Story and the Self

AP English

Literature and Composition: Leadership Through the Classics

MATHEMATICS PROGRESSION

Algebra 1B

Algebra 1

Algebra 1H

Algebra 2

Geometry

Geometry H

Algebra 2H

Algebra with Trigonometry

Precalculus: Trigonometry and Functions

Precalculus

Precalculus H

Statistics and Advanced Topics

AP Statistics

Calculus

AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC

Post-AP Multi-variable Calculus

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.

PCB stands for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The PCB sequence takes the place of introductory courses in specific science sub-disciplines.

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.

SAMPLE ARTS PROGRESSION

English 9: Global Studies

Geometry

PCB 2

History 9: Global Studies

French Intensive Studio Art 1

Human Growth & Development Winter Musical Dance Company

SAMPLE GLOBAL PROGRESSION

English 10: Global Studies

Algebra 2

PCB 3

History 10: Global Studies

French 2

AP English Language and Comp

Precalculus: Trig and Functions

Brain and Behavior

US History 11

French 3 Honors

AP English Lit and Composition

Statistics and Advanced Topics

AP Art History

STEM: Innovation and Design

Studio Art 2

Wick Media Orchestra

Dance Company Water Polo

Studio Art 3 Honors

Wick Media, Chorus Winter Musical Dance Company

AP 2D Art and Design

AP Music Theory

Wick Media, Chorus Winter Musical Dance Company

English 9: Global Studies

Geometry Honors

PCB 2

History 9: Global Studies

French 2 Ceramics

Human Growth and Development, Model UN, Service

Baseball/Softball, Yoga

English 10: Global Studies Spring Semester-Trip Abroad

Algebra 2 Honors Spring Semester-Trip Abroad

PCB 3

Spring Semester-Trip Abroad

History 10: Global Studies

Spring Semester-Trip Abroad

French 3 Honors, Spanish 2, Spring Semester-Trip Abroad

AP Into the American Wilderness

AP Calculus AB

Marine Biology

United States History 11

AP French Language Spanish 3 Honors

English 12: Know Thyself

AP Calculus AB

AP Physics 1

Ethnic Studies

AP Art History

Model UN, Service, Improvisation

Cross-Country, Yoga

Model UN, Service

Baseball/Softball, Yoga

AP Spanish Language Model UN, Service

Baseball/Softball

SAMPLE HUMANITIES PROGRESSION

English 9: Global Studies

Geometry

PCB 2

History 9: Global Studies

Chinese 2 Theater 1

Human Growth and Development, Wick Media

Soccer and Volleyball

SAMPLE STEM PROGRESSION

English 10: Global Studies

Algebra 2 with Trigonometry

PCB 3

History 10: Global Studies

Chinese 3 Honors

AP Capstone Seminar

Student Council, Debate. Wick Media

Soccer and Volleyball

AP American Ideals

Precalculus

AP Environmental Science

AP United States History

AP Chinese

AP Capstone Research

Student Council, Debate, Fall Play

Soccer

AP Leadership through Classics

AP Statistics

AP Art History

Chinese 6 Honors (Post AP)

Global Online Academy: Intro to Legal Thinking

Student Council, Debate

Soccer and Volleyball

English 9: Global Studies

Geometry Honors

PCB 2 Honors

History 9: Global Studies

Spanish 2

English 10: Global Studies

Algebra 2 Honors

PCB 3 Honors

History 10: Global Studies

Spanish 3

English 11: American Ideals

Precalculus Honors

AP Biology

AP United States History

Spanish 4

AP Computer Science A

English 12: Know Thyself

AP Calculus BC

AP Physics 1, AP Chemistry

Economics

Post AP: Software Engineering

Media Arts 1

Graphic Design

Human Growth and Development

Wick Math

Cross-Country, Strength and Conditioning

Wick Math Stage Crew Club: eSports

Cross-Country, Strength and Conditioning

Wick Math Robotics Innovation and Design Board

Cross-Country

Malone Schools Online Network Courses: Cancer (Fall)

The Science and Ethics of Sports Performance: Genetics

Bio Chemistry, and Sociology

Community Service: Hands on Science, Robotics and Innovation and Design Board

Cross-Country

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. Students are encouraged to specialize in their favorite co-curricular or explore new opportunities, all while developing their skills, confidence and leadership.

Athletics

Participating in sports gives students 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, students experience a sense of their personal capability and responsibility for improving the lives of others. Students learn a great deal by meeting and working with others whose experiences may be vastly different from their 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 students to broaden their 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 United Nations 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, students make progressive strides through experiential learning in the wilderness. These characterbuilding experiences challenge students’ physical and emotional capabilities and compel them 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 threeweek backpacking expedition and unique rite of passage for our graduating class.

Performing and Visual Arts

Our award-winning Performing and Visual Arts Programs encourage students to discover their 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 students a tremendous opportunity to step into leadership roles among their 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.

COLLEGE COUNSELING AT CHADWICK

Chadwick School’s College Counseling Office guides students and their families through the college admissions process, helping them select and gain admission to colleges and universities appropriate to their 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 students 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, students are prepared to find colleges that are good matches. Our approach is student-centered, and we believe that a student’s satisfaction with their college choices is enhanced when they are empowered to own the process and decisions. Central to support and success is open and clear communication among students, parents/caregivers and college counselors. Outcomes are important, yet it is the process of selfdiscovery leading to college-discovery that drives our program and addresses and enhances the Core Competencies of Chadwick School.

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 college counselors.

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, students participate in a “Welcome to the Upper School” meeting. This meeting will include students and parents/caregivers, a Chadwick administrator and a college counselor. This meeting kicks off our work together to support a student’s hopes and aspirations for the Upper School, and to align our academic and co-curricular opportunities with a student’s hopes and aspirations.

10th Grade

Students and parents/caregivers in grade 10 participate in orientation programs led by a director of college counseling in addition to smaller opportunities in periodic group “coffees” to preview the next steps in the college counseling program, including a college planning calendar, and to introduce students more fully to the resources available.

11th Grade College Counseling shifts into a higher gear during junior year with fall orientations, a mid-fall college launch featuring a combined student and parent program, and with the assignment of a student’s individual college counselor. The year will include several scheduled mandatory and individual meetings with students and their family. In addition to meetings to explore student interests and directions as well as reviewing transcripts and teacher comments, there will be ample opportunity to explore college options in accordance with a student’s interests and needs. Other meetings focus on introducing our college research tools and records systems, and College Kickstart, a program to assist students in developing a balanced college application list.

The junior year program invites students 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 counselors. The aim is to understand and integrate a student’s learning styles, academic preferences and interests as they 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

• Guidance on appropriate engagement with college admission offices and/or college 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 senior year, students, their family, Chadwick’s college counselors, faculty, staff and coaches are fully engaged as partners in the college process, which includes the following activities:

• Frequent meetings with college counselors to carefully develop college lists, early decision or early action plans, if any, and assistance in reviewing college essays, Common Application supplements and applications.

• Meetings with college representatives who visit Chadwick’s campus.

• Mock interviews with college counselors for training and assistance as students refine their college list.

• Multiple opportunities for students to get substantial feedback on their 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 admissions replies.

100% OF CHADWICK STUDENTS PLAN TO ATTEND 4-YEAR COLLEGES

COLLEGE COUNSELING PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Students and their family have the opportunity to participate in class meetings, college nights, financial aid and special athletic programs. College counselors meet individually with students and their family multiple times throughout their 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 instructor recommendations, and serves as both sounding board and advocate for students.

Although students ultimately are assigned an individual college counselor, the counselors work collaboratively to benefit students as we draw from the collective wisdom and experience of the team.

COLLEGE ADMISSION RESULTS

Classes of 2016-2022

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