What is the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Programme – and Should I Choose it Over AP?
You’ve probably heard of Advancement Placement (AP) courses offered at many high schools across the country. But there’s another option for curious, motivated students that is recognized around the globe: the International Baccalaureate Programme® (IB). Learn more to find out if the IB is right for you below, and get your questions answered from Cheshire […]
Why Should I Attend Private School?
Choosing between private and public high school can be nerve wracking. Here are a few things that set independent schools apart. If you’re deciding whether to send your child to public or private high school–or if you yourself are looking, you may be asking yourself: What makes private school worth the investment? What benefits are […]
Choosing the Right Private High School for Your Child
A well-researched decision can mean myriad opportunities for success Are you considering private day or boarding school for your child? You’re not alone. According to the Pew Research Center, about 10% of the country’s roughly 54.6 million K-12 students were enrolled in private school in the 2021-22 academic year. The reasons are many: Private schools […]
What Questions Should I Ask on a Private High School Tour?
You’ve checked out the website, read the brochures, and met an admission counselor during a school fair. Want to know what it’s really like to live and study at an independent school? Visiting in person is the best way to find your child’s home away from home – especially if you take the time for […]
Cheshire Academy Presents Diplomas to 87 Graduates
Find The Good founder Jack Tarca ’18 reminds grads to “embrace the challenge and enjoy the journey” Cheshire Academy held its 230th annual Commencement exercises June 1 in a festive ceremony that celebrated community, connection, and interaction. The nation’s 11th oldest boarding school, Cheshire Academy awarded 87 degrees and several awards under picture-perfect blue skies on […]
Highly Selective Northeastern Says Yes to 10 Cats
Five will head to the college known for its international campuses and co-op learning Ten seniors from Cheshire Academy were accepted to Northeastern University, ranked the 14th most selective college in the nation by Boston Business Journal. Northeastern accepted just 6.8 percent of the record 98,373 applications it received for the Class of 2028. “In the […]
College Bound! PGs Earn Certificates at May 17 Ceremony
College Bound! PGs Earn Certificates at May 17 Ceremony Postgraduates celebrate college commitments, academic milestones with speeches, fanfare Postgraduate students at Cheshire Academy on Friday received their certificates, enjoying sunny skies, cheers from family and friends, and wise words from guest speaker Richard Ferraro, a postgrad from the Class of 1971, and student Mattis Karrasch, PG ’24, […]
Former CA Postgraduate Signs with Carolina Panthers
Former CA Postgraduate Signs with Carolina Panthers All-American Jaden Shirden broke program records with Monmouth University Hawks Running back Jaden Shirden, who came to Cheshire Academy for a post-graduate year in 2020, recently signed with the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL). Shirden, who went on to play for Monmouth University, totaled 3,697 […]
Professional Artists Enhance Classes All Year Long
Professional Artists Enhance Classes All Year Long Students learn different ways of seeing from those who make it their business Cheshire Academy students learn about visual arts in one of the best ways possible – directly from working, professional artists. This semester, artists creating in diverse media – and from varied backgrounds – have shared their […]
Personalized College Counseling Sets CA Apart
Highly Personalized College Counseling Sets CA Apart Comprehensive program takes students from discovery to decision Many independent schools offer excellent academic programs and extracurriculars, but Cheshire Academy also excels in another key area: college counseling. CA’s comprehensive four-year college counseling process ensures students discover their passions and identify, apply to, and choose the college that […]
