Why CHP

The School’s educational model, direct explicit instructional methods, student performance, and affordability was so distinct that the parent community expressed that, in the best interest of the students, the School expand to Grade Four and eventually Grade Eight.  Thus, the Middle School building was built and inaugurated in 2013.

CHP is a Preschool through Grade Eight federally recognized International School.  The premise of the School is that the brain is neuroplastic. Therefore, the  academic successes of the children are directly correlated to their cognitive abilities and learning styles. Structuring explicit instruction with a differentiated approach promotes retention and mastery of content.  The School also believes that the social and emotional needs of a child greatly impact academic success, well being, and life experiences.  Small class sizes, teacher student interactions, peer mentorship, and partnership with parents have ensured and empowered CHP students such that their happiness quotient is high.

As students advance through their school years, the rigorous and broad curriculum provides for a seamless transition.  The objectives of the curriculum include mastering the concepts and skills specific for each area of study, practicing logical reasoning, experimenting with new ideas, making judgements, problem solving, using creative solutions, and attaching meaning to what is learned.  CHP students are taught in a framework wherein they develop as independent learners with strong executive functioning skills, celebrate individual successes, and develop teamwork skills.

CHP believes that students thrive in a structured environment which optimizes their learning experience.  Students are taught time management, organization strategies with the use of daily planners, and, starting in Grade One, students use the Cornell Note Taking Method to promote their cognition and study skills.  Common Core Curriculum Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the National Council of Social Studies C3 framework are used as the curricular foundation; then the learning goals are built to exceed the requirements of these standards.