Cheshire Academy

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Cheshire Academy has a rich historical tradition as well as a spirit that embraces an exciting and promising future. We hope you will spend some time in this section learning about our history, reviewing some “fast facts” about the school, coming to understand our guiding principles and educational philosophy, and meeting the Trustees who help create the path to Cheshire Academy’s future. Cheshire Academy’s Middle School is an integral part of the life of the whole community, and students who elect to “step up” to the Upper School often become community leaders in their high school careers. The Upper School features a combination of academics, athletics, the arts, community service, leadership opportunities, a diverse environment, and a strong residential life program. Parents, alumni, faculty, and staff form a strong support network that helps students while at Cheshire Academy and after they move on to college. Diversity is one of Cheshire Academy’s core values, and students travel from all over the world to become part of our family.

History

Cheshire Academy’s history stretches back to 1794. Since its inception, the school has enjoyed a legacy of freedom, acceptance, and diversity. Many great men and women, including Chester Bowles, Admiral Andrew Foote, Fred Friendly, Roberto Goizueta, Rockwell Kent, J.P. Morgan, Angela Robinson, Francis X. Shields, James Van Der Beek, Gideon Welles, and Joseph Wheeler got their start here.

Philosophy

A student-centered school recognizes that students’ needs are the driving force in the learning environment. At Cheshire Academy, this model is called Cheshire Academy Student-Centered Learning Environment or CASCLE. In this kind of learning community, education is not done to students, it happens within students, between students, and among students and teachers. Student-centered learning places the learner at the center of an integrated process. It encourages asking questions and trusting intuition through connections and risk-taking. A student-centered learning environment is distinguished by the following: