The Ninth Grade Program is designed to meet the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of ninth-grade students. Primary among the goals are the development of self-confidence and the establishment of a positive sense of group identity. In addition, the program seeks to foster respect for individual differences and to teach the basic competencies of communication, leadership, and positive decision-making that are the foundation for success in high school and beyond.

    Ninth-grade classes are taught in their own building by a team of teachers selected for their ability to work creatively with a range of students, including those with learning issues and those who need a demanding curriculum.

    The Tenth Grade Program extends the integrated approach to foundation skills begun in the ninth grade. Classes are taught in one building by a core team of teachers who meet weekly to discuss student progress and to plan course work.
    As sophomores, the students are fully integrated on campus and have more freedom to make decisions: they are able to choose their advisor and have the opportunity to enroll in art and social studies electives.

    The Eleventh grade is the time to “ratchet up the responsibilities.” Junior year is the time for students to shine, and to become vocal representatives of the school. It’s a great year for students to be tour guides, or to take a leadership role in the dormitories as proctors. Each year outstanding juniors are selected for the National Honor Society. The junior class is also responsible for leading the Winter Carnival, a traditional weeklong event of games, skits, and fun.
    In addition to new leadership opportunities, junior year brings PSATs and the beginning stages of applying to college.

    The senior year is the time when students establish themselves as independent learners ready to take the next step towards college. Seniors may choose from a variety of innovative course options in English, history, science, math, world language and art. Select students may undertake an independent study in their subject of choice with approval of the director of studies. 12th grade offers classes which allow them to delve more deeply into the material they have already learned and explore new material that will prepare them for their future. Students are exposed to a greater range of topics while also going more in depth in both material covered and analysis of experiments. This process encourages them to develop their time management and critical thinking skills. Seniors continue to work in innovative ways in the classroom while being exposed to collegiate assessments and lessons.

    We teach creative problem solving and our students are able to adapt better because they know their learning style and are able to advocate for themselves. The long essay requirements in both English and history push the students to create college worthy written work while supporting them in the process in various ways; including graphic organizers, peer revisions, individual meetings with teachers, and self-directed pre-writing techniques. The depth and breadth of the required material encourages seniors to develop their time management skills. Students are required to own this process more and more and to reflect on what portions of the process worked best for them. Through this exercise, our seniors become more self-aware and pro-active learners, thus becoming more ready for the challenges they will face after CHCH. Because we are in this together, the teachers continue to provide necessary support by helping seniors form partnerships with them.  
    Another step of the senior year is the college process. Seniors apply and are accepted to numerous colleges. So that each senior experiences this step each is required to apply to at least one college.
    Additionally, we challenge each senior to find their voice as effective communicators through the senior presentations. The senior presentations are one of the highlights of every year. These presentations allow each student to share an area of personal interest or a significant experience with the community (to a small or large audience), giving the community a deeper understanding of each student. While the process of developing and delivering this address, in concert with a faculty member, allows the student to come to a deeper understanding of him or herself.
    While the senior year can be challenging, we push students to climb to the top of their own mountain and feel the success of the summit. Above all, seniors demonstrate initiative and take a leading role in the success of the life of the school. In the end each senior has learned more about themselves and their own capabilities.

    In the unique Postgraduate Program, postgraduates do not repeat senior year. Instead they follow a specifically designed course of study that bridges the gap between high school and college academics. The program is designed with the goals of helping students gain admission into a college that matches their interests and strengths, and preparing students for the rigors of college. The postgraduate curriculum hones academic skills and provides students with a more in-depth knowledge of the subjects of their choice. Particular emphasis is paid to research, writing, discussion, oral presentation, and test-taking (including preparation for the SAT and ACT).

     The English Language Learners Program aims to fully integrate students from around the world into the mainstream curriculum and to prepare them for study at an American university. Students take a standardized test during orientation, and the results, along with secondary school transcripts, determine placement.