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Parents, guardians, and students – this is where you will find all kinds of helpful information and school resources related to Cheshire Academy. Whether this is your first year or your fourth, if you are newly enrolled or a returning family, a day or boarding student, from the U.S. or abroad… almost everything you need is here.
This page is updated throughout the year, so bookmark it and check in periodically. If you have questions or need more information, please refer to the list of contacts at the bottom of the page for departments and CA faculty and staff who can assist you.
RECENTLY ADDED:
Textbook List (Updated 8/21/23)
2023-2024 School Calendar – major dates for the school year. (Updated 7/01/23)
Opening of School 2023 – a guide for new and returning students, parents, and families. (Updated 6/27/23)
Weekly Class and Activities Schedule 2023-2024 (Posted 6/14/23)
NEW and re-enrolling students and families – For 2023-2024, be sure to follow the Enrollment Checklists for: Boarding and for Day enrollment.
Also, be sure to always refer to the My Cheshire portal, where you can log in with your username and password to access your personal CA information and additional resources from all departments. Here’s an example of what you will find on the My Cheshire Parents Resource Board, after logging in:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Community Life & Student Support
The updated list of contacts for campus life and student support – including the Academic Office, Community Life Office and the Health Center – found here. (PDF Download)
Academic Office
Marc Aronson, dean of academics, can answer questions about all aspects of the academic program.
Young Kwon, associate dean of academics, can answer questions related to course selections, educational services and accommodation plans, and enrolling in the Roxbury Academic Support Program.
Sharyn Iadarola, academic office manager, can address questions about textbooks, summer reading, and anything else you aren’t sure who to ask. Please call the Academic Office at 203-439-7240.
Athletic Department
Jim McCarthy, director of athletics, can answer questions about afternoon activities. If you are interested in joining a fall sport at the varsity level and would like to come to preseason, contact Mr. McCarthy to be put in touch with the head coach.
Community Life Office
Colleen Altenburger, dean of students, can answer questions related to the Student & Family Handbook, the day student experience for boarding and day students, community programming, discipline, and attendance.
Jennifer Guarino, director of residential life, can answer questions related to the boarding student experience.
Danielle Furst, international student coordinator, can answer questions related to international travel, student visas, and the international student experience.
Health Center
Members of the Health Center staff are available via email to field any questions relating to Magnus Health, medication concerns, or health records. You may also call the Health Center at 203-439-7280.
Technology Office
If you are having trouble accessing the My Cheshire portal, your CA email, or anything else related to Cheshire Academy technology, email our technology help desk with the details of your issue.
CALENDARS & SCHEDULES for 2023-2024
The Weekly Schedule of classes, activities, meetings, and dining hours is now available.
The updated 2023-2024 School Year calendar is available here.
MY CHESHIRE PORTAL - Login for More Resources & Information
While the Cheshire Academy website features general content about our school, programs, and community, additional important information for enrolled students and families is accessed through the password-protected My Cheshire portal.
Parents of newly enrolled students are sent their My Cheshire parent portal account creation emails usually within 1-2 business days of completing the enrollment process, the contract, and deposit. (Log in instructions for new parents.)
Newly enrolled students will be sent their CA email and portal account info in or around July 14.
Through the portal, families are able to:
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- Complete their Magnus Health registration and submit forms (by July 14)
- Review and update demographic and contact information
- Provide emergency contact information
- Review the dress code
- Access their courses and required textbook information
- Sign up for athletics, music ensembles, theater, and other activities
- Complete a roommate compatibility form (boarding students)
- Access a list of recommended dorm room supplies (boarding students)
- Access device specifications for student technology
ARRIVAL, PRESEASON, ORIENTATION & OPENING DAYS 2023
Plans are set for the start of the new school year, 2023-2024.
Students, parents, and families should review the Opening of School 2023 guide to see detailed information about expected arrival days and times, transportation and lodging information for students and families traveling to campus, orientation schedules, and details on how you will spend the first days of the new school year.
(Updated 6/27/23)
MAGNUS STUDENT HEALTH REGISTRATION
The health registration process for 2023-2024 for new and returning students will open in the spring. It is completed through the Magnus Health online service and is due by July 14.
For families new to CA, more details can be found here (PDF) in a letter from the Health Center.
Parents/guardians who have any technical questions when accessing Magnus Health, completing the forms, or registering online, please contact Magnus Health directly at service@magnushealthportal.com or by calling 877-461-6831.
If you have any specific medical questions or wish to discuss confidentially any medical concerns regarding your child, please contact the Cheshire Academy Health Center Team via email at nurses@cheshireacademy.org or by calling 203-439-7280.
COURSE REGISTRATION
New students, along with their parents and guardians, will be emailed a link to register for course selection meetings. This begins a dialogue which results in a student’s final course selection after all required courses and elective options are discussed.
In the meantime, please review the graduation requirements and course descriptions in our 2023-2024 Curriculum Guide and make note of any questions that you might have.
TEXTBOOKS & SUMMER READING
Families are responsible for purchasing textbooks independently and may purchase them from any supplier. In the 2023-2024 academic year, some classes will require physical or digital texts or resources. Be sure to consult the Textbook Master List (updated 8/21/23) to confirm which resources are needed for each class.
Visit the All School Information resource board on the My Cheshire portal or click here for our Recommended Reading List for Summer 2023, organized by grade level. These are excellent books, selected for each grade level by our faculty across departments, and we strongly encourage students and families alike to read as many of them as they wish, perhaps even together!