Chase Collegiate School
Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
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Location Information
Features:
- 100% of Chase graduates further their education at some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities
- Strives to educate tomorrow’s leaders and inspire in each student a lifelong passion for learning, personal achievement, and contribution to the community
Religious Affiliation: None
Facilities: 47 acre campus with 8 buildings, three art studios and several music practice rooms, wireless campus, campus pond available for outdoor learning and skating
Nearest Intl. Airport: Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Will Considers Seniors: No
Will Consider Semester Students: Yes; case-by-case
Will Grant Diploma: Yes
Application Requirements: A/B average, 80 TOEFL, Skype Interview, Essay, Chase application
Dates:
- Fall semester: Early September – Mid January
- Spring semester: Mid January – Early June
Student Population
Enrollment: 185 (Grades 9-12)
Student/teacher ratio: 8:1
Average class size: 12-14
Current International Student Profile: >1%
Dress Code: None
Academics
AP Courses: Calculus AB, English, French, Spanish, Spanish Literature, Latin, European History, US History, World History, Human Geography, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science
Honors Courses: English ( & 10, French IV, Spanish II-IV, Algebra I&II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus
Dual Enrollment: No
Languages: French, Latin, Spanish
ESL: No
International Baccalaureate: No
Arts: Acting, Directing, Film Study, Performance Theater, Playwriting, Technical Theater, Hand bell Choir, Ensemble, Chorus, Concert Band, jazz Ensemble, Music Theory, Classic Piano, 3D Photography, Advanced Studio Art, Black and White Photography, Ceramic Hand building, Ceramic Sculpture, Digital Photography, Drawing, Mixed Media, painting, Watercolor Painting
Electives: Psychology, Social Problems, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Forensics, Debate, Playreading, 3D Design, Yearbook, Latin Poetry, Classical Greek, Astronomy, Anatomy & Physiology, Oceanography, History of the Soviet Union, The civil War, Modern Media Production
Average SAT Score: 592 Writing, 591 Math, 598 Reading
Sample University Acceptance: Amherst College, American University, Boston College, Boston University, Berklee College of Music, Brown University, Connecticut College, Cornell, Hamilton, Duke, Emory, Franklin and Marshall College, George Washington University, Johns Hopkins, New York University, Northwestern, Smith College, Notre Dame, Wesleyan University
Additional Information: Athletic participation is required for all students each academic year.
Athletics
Fall: Cross Country, Soccer, Crew, Volleyball
Winter: Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling
Spring: Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Baseball
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs: Chase Ensemble, Stock Exchange, Children’s Equality Worldwide, Whorus, Community Outreach, Concert Band, Debate, Diversity, Drama, Environmental Club, Epicurean Club, French, Tour Guides, Handbell Choir, Honor Board, Student Newspaper, Latin Club, Literary Magazine, SADD, Yearbook, Ski Club, Spanish, Speak Out, Special Wishes, Tri Sports, Video Production, Writer’s Club, Writing Interns