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At Chadwick

We Believe Great People Who Are Good Can Change the World

A Nonsectarian Independent K-12 Day School

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The world doesn’t just need great doers, thinkers, makers and leaders — it needs those people to be really good people, too.

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We Develop Thoughtfulness and the Ability to Think Big

That’s the kind of person we want to grow at Chadwick. The good and the great. Students with hearts and minds.

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We Create Space for Silliness and Science

We put as much emphasis on the great outdoors as learning about the greats — forging curious thinkers who are flexible, creative, nimble and collaborative.

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How Can You Change the World?

We have so much to tell you. Our combination of hands-on academics, athletics, outdoor education, arts programming and passionate educators all align to help students discover their strengths and see the value of using those strengths to be a positive force in their communities and the world at large.
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Welcome to
Chadwick School

Chadwick is fertile ground for cultivating the skills, confidence and character to become a powerful changemaker in your own life and out in the world.

Here, you’ll experience a rigorous and challenging academic and co-curricular program, while being supported by a close-knit community where you’re known and cared for.

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ASK OUR COMMUNITY

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What is the best part about attending a K-12 School?

Malik

Malik

Upper School

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Which teacher at Chadwick has influenced you the most?

Campbell

Campbell

Middle School

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What at Chadwick has made the biggest impact on your life? 

Michael

Michael

Upper School

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Why join the Performing Arts at Chadwick?

Scarlett

Scarlett

Upper School

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What has been your most challenging class?

Eli

Eli

Upper School

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What is something you wish you knew before attending Chadwick?

Ariah

Ariah

Upper School

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What is your favorite food to eat in the dining hall? 

Noah

Noah

Middle School

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What is an AP Capstone course? 

Laylah

Laylah

Upper School

Cecelia - Middle School

What are you most looking forward to in Outdoor Education?

Cecelia - Middle School

“What I am most looking forward to in Outdoor Ed at Chadwick is experiencing things I haven't done before, such as camping, which is something I had never tried before. I learned I really enjoy it!”

Peyton - Upper School

What is one way you have changed since coming to Chadwick?

Peyton - Upper School

“I've become a more confident person because Chadwick offers such a wide range of experiences while you're at the school. The different sports, performing arts and clubs have allowed me to find myself in different ways I never thought were possible and to grow and truly develop as a person.”
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