Chadwick School

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Chadwick School is the only K-12 independent coeducational day school in the greater South Bay Area.

26800 Academy Drive Palos Verdes Peninsula, California 90274

view phone(310) 377-1543

Website: http://www.chadwickschool.org

Grade: DK - 12
20 students
Established in: 1935

Student Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Uniforms Required: No
Average Class Size: 20

Description:

Our 45-acre campus sits atop a hill on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula - a tranquil setting conducive to serious study, opportunities for self-discovery and companionship among friends. With a commitment to economic, social and ethnic diversity, Chadwick draws students from approximately 30 Los Angeles-area communities. The school community remains true to founder Margaret Chadwick’s guiding principles, blending them with the innovations of the ensuing years. Chadwick School emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth opportunities and development of character, as represented by our five core values: Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Compassion and Honesty.

Mission Statement
Chadwick, a K-12 school founded in 1935, is dedicated to the development of academic excellence, exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience. We live in accordance with our core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion.
Through active participation in a diverse school community, students prepare to contribute meaningfully to their local, national, and global communities. Talented and caring faculty and staff cultivate in each student the joy of learning, self-confidence, well-being, and the individual gifts that each possesses. By living and learning in an atmosphere of integrity and trust, students come to expect the best of themselves and others.

More Information:

Accreditations: California Association of Independent Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Tuition: $24,800
Financial aid: Other
Top 3 universities graduates attend: Harvard
Religious programs: Not Applicable
Percentage of teachers with advanced degrees: 60
Day Care: Yes
AP classes: Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Compostion, Environmental Science, French Language, Music Theory, Physics, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statisctics, Studio Art, US History
Foreign languages taught: French, Spanish
Athletic programs: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Physical Education, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball
Fine Arts taught: 3D Art, Acting, Art, Band, Ceramics, Choir/Chorus, Computer Graphics, Computer Lab, Creative Lab, Creative Writing, Dance, Debate, Design, Drama, Draw, Ensemble, Improv, Instrumental, Journalism, Kindermusic, Literature, Music, Music Appreciation, Orchestra, Orff Instruments, Painting, Percussion, Photography, Pottery, Sculpture, Speech, Theatre, Video, Visual Arts, Vocal, Writing, Yearbook, Other
Special Service: Gifted
Standardized tests given: Educational Record Bureau, Independent School Entrance Exam
Academic and Enrichment programs: Domestic Field Trips, Exchange Students, Honors Level Classes, International Field Trips, Summer Camps, AP Classes