Opening of School Information, Arrival, and Orientation
until 2024 Convocation
Dear students and families,
We are excited that you have chosen to become a part of the Cheshire Academy community. An institution that has been instrumental in educating students for 230 years, Cheshire Academy is rich in history and tradition. We are proud of our academic excellence, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our focus on individual pathways to student success.
We believe that all students can learn and achieve at high levels and are committed to providing a rigorous and challenging curriculum that will prepare our students for college and beyond. We also believe that it is important for students to be engaged in their learning and to feel a sense of belonging within their community. It is our hope that when you are here, you are home.
At the Academy, we maintain that learning is best accomplished through collaboration and teamwork. We encourage our students to work together to solve problems, generate ideas, and build relationships. We also recognize that growth is a lifelong process and are committed to providing our students with the resources and support they need to grow as learners, leaders, and global citizens.
Your decision to join our community was made with great care and consideration, and we want to assure you that we are here to guide and support you every step of the way. To that end, within this webpage, you will find information to help you successfully begin your journey at Cheshire Academy, including details about your expected arrival window, transportation and lodging information, and orientation activities.
We are excited to get to know you and look forward to a year of engagement, growth, and collaboration. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns and once again, welcome to Cheshire Academy.
Sincerely,
Colleen Altenburger | Dean of Students
This document will provide all details regarding arrivals, schedules, preseason athletes, contact information, international student information, and more!
The arrival calendar below is only for general dates and times. You can find more information in the guide.
For more information, schedules and arrival times, please see the Opening of School Guide.
August 23 @ 5 p.m.
Student leaders to arrive and check in on campus. Training schedule to come.
August 26 @ 9-11:30 a.m.
Specific athletic schedule and programming to come.
August 26 @ 9-5 p.m.
Please see Opening of School Guide for specific information.
August 31 @ 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
August 31 @ 12-1 p.m.
September 1 @ 5 p.m.
Simosa Field & Track
September 2
Half Day of Classes
September 2
including Field Day
September 3
September 3
including block party (ice cream, lawn games and more)
September 4
September 4
September 5
September 6
Formal Friday, Community Dinner, Community Weekend
September 7-8
Designed to set the tone for the 2024-2025 school year by fostering a sense of belonging, connection, and acceptance within our diverse school community. Mandatory programming on Friday and Saturday.
If you have any questions, contact the following faculty or staff member for additional help!
International students may arrange their own transportation to campus during the allowed arrival windows listed in this guide. For students opting to arrange their own transport or for those arriving outside of the scheduled shuttle departure times listed below, some private car services include:
For international students with a Standard or Reduced fee package, please see the Opening of School Guide for more information on shuttle times, locations, and guidelines.
There are several hotel accommodations within a short driving distance of the Cheshire Academy campus. Some recommendations include:
(7.4 mi) Use code “S4132” for a discount
(9.7 mi.)
CA has blocked a limited amount of rooms to ensure that you can be with or near other reunion and commencement attendees, all at a special rate!
(16 mi.) Downtown New Haven
(17 mi.) Downtown New Haven
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