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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mission of Chesapeake Academy?Chesapeake Academy is an independent, co-educational day school serving a diverse population of Pre-K 3&4 through eighth grade students in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia. The school prepares each student for future academic, ethical, social, and physical endeavors in an intellectually challenging environment with a unique curriculum grounded in a nurturing, family-oriented atmosphere. What are the steps to the Admission Process, and how might I learn more about making application, deadlines, financial assistance, and visiting the Academy?Please complete the inquiry form located at and a brochure packet will be mailed to you. After you have had an opportunity to review the brochure, please contact Hilary Scott, Director of Admission, at 804-438-5575 or hscott@chesapeakeacademy.org to schedule a tour. Applications are considered on a rolling basis; please submit paperwork prior to March 6, 2017. Should your family wish to consider financial assistance, Chesapeake Academy encourages parents to submit their application early. What type of student is most successful at Chesapeake Academy?The Academy seeks to enroll students who are:
What's the Academy’s student-teacher ratio?8:1 (Average class size is 11 students) How many students attend Chesapeake Academy?119 (Age 3 through Grade Eight) How diverse is the Academy’s student body?Chesapeake Academy does not discriminate in admission or financial assistance on the basis of race, gender, physical challenges, religious affiliation, ethnic background, or country of origin. How much is tuition at Chesapeake Academy?For the 2016-2017 school year tuition and fees are:
Tuition PaymentPayment options are:
How can we afford to send our child(ren) to Chesapeake Academy?No student should be discouraged from applying to Chesapeake due to financial reasons. Financial assistance is available on a limited and confidential basis. All assistance is awarded on the basis of need and requires a Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) from the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) as well as the CA Financial Assistance application and a copy of the most recent tax return and W-2. The PFS application is available online at www.nais.org/financialaid/sss. To meet the March deadline, the Parents Financial Statement (PFS) must be sent to the School and Student Services for Financial Aid (SSS) in Princeton, NJ on or before MARCH 6, 2017. The Chesapeake Academy Financial Assistance Application and personal tax forms (W-2's. etc.) should arrive on or before MARCH 6, 2017 to the Admission Office at the Academy. The financial assistance committee meets initially in March to determine awards, and decisions will be mailed to families on or before the end of the month. Students who are accepted into the School after March will be considered for financial assistance until such time as all funds have been allocated. All financial assistance decisions are held in the strictest confidence. Applicants must be accepted into the School before being considered for financial assistance. As a small school, we ask that each family stretch their education dollars, and many make sacrifices for their students to attend. Every student at Chesapeake Academy receives financial support as tuition only covers about 70 cents of each dollar of expense. We raise the other 30 cents through charitable giving to the Annual Fund and various fund raising events. The Academy trustees are committed to maintaining affordable tuition and a strong Scholarship Assistance Program. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions regarding Financial Assistance at Chesapeake Academy. Is there a lunch program?Parents and students from 6th and 7th grade provide a hot lunch each Wednesday of the school year. Proceeds go towards their trip to Seacamp 2017. A different menu has been provided for each of the four marking periods. Each marking period includes a cookout on Tag Day. Students may choose to participate in as many of the marking periods as they like. What extra-curricular activities are available for Chesapeake Academy students?In addition to a full day of classes, students find time to participate in a variety of other activities that include: soccer, golf, basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross country, tennis, music, drama, chorus, tone chimes, yearbook, student government, instrumental music lessons, area field trips, Inward Bound (an overnight excursion), Blue and White intramural activities, and community service. How is Chesapeake Academy accredited?Chesapeake Academy is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS). Which independent schools have Chesapeake Academy graduates attended? (Since 1989):
When does the school day begin and end at Chesapeake Academy?
How do I schedule a visit to Chesapeake Academy?Please contact the Admission Office at 804-438-5575. |
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