Curriculum

Children come to Chesterfield Day School to receive a world-class education that nurtures their innate love of learning. From Montessori, we believe in educating the “whole child”. From traditional indepdent school philosophy, we believe in providing a challenging and engaging educational experience. We integrate social skills, character education, and emotional well-being into our curriculum, and we believe that solid academics depend on the growth of the whole child. Respect for self, others, and community are cornerstones of our curriculum. We build on the young child’s natural desire for independence in classrooms constructed to allow each child to explore meaningful work that both reaches the child at his current stage and encourages him to stretch himself to the next level. Children cultivate their sense of initiative and personal responsibility through participating in the maintenance of our community and service to others. More detailed information about curriculum at each level is contained in the CDS Curriculum Map, available through the Academics menu.

Students leave Chesterfield Day School as boys and girls who independently seek knowledge, have a broad range of interests, and are open to and accepting of new ideas. They are courageous risk takers, eloquent communicators, and dedicated contributors to their broader community.