How old does my child need to be to attend Pre-K or Kindergarten?
Pre-Kindergarten children must be 4 by September 1 and Kindergarteners must be 5 by September 1.
Does Chapin provide transportation?
Chapin does not provide transportation. However, public school districts are obligated to provide transportation for your child within a certain radius of the school or provide a voucher. Contact your local public school for more information. Many parents also choose to carpool with other families.
What happens when my child graduates from Chapin?
The majority of our graduates go on to attend area independent schools. Some move away to boarding schools and some attend their public school. Chapin provides assistance in secondary school placement.
Are there after school sports or activities? How much do they cost?
Chapin’s Athletic Programs are free and begin in fifth grade, except for cross country which begins in fourth grade. Chapin offers a daily After School Program, at additional cost, as a service to working parents. The school also offers a range of Club Activities after school, also at additional cost.
How can I review the curriculum? Our
Curriculum Overviews are available as downloads. Review the curriculum on the Lower School Academics section and the Upper School Academics section.
What are the benefits of an independent school education? Parents in the greater Princeton area are fortunate to have so many excellent independent schools from which to choose. At Chapin we believe it is in the best interest of every child to find the right fit in a school. An in depth discussion on independent school education can be found on the National Association of Independent School (NAIS) website
www.nais.org/admission/.
How do we start the application process? We highly recommend visiting the school. The best way to visit is to attend one of our Open Houses. If you cannot attend any of the dates scheduled, please contact the Admissions Office to arrange a visit.
After your visit, follow the steps outlined online or in the Admission materials by submitting an application and recommendation forms with an application fee. If you are applying for Financial Aid it is suggested that you are mindful of deadlines as most Financial Aid is awarded by early spring.
Is there a dress code?
There is no formal dress code for students in Pre-K through Grade 4, although standard gym clothes are required for physical education. Students in Grades 5 through 8 have a dress code that encourages an appearance that supports successful performance and reflects the appropriate tone of school life.
Are there any other additional costs to attending Chapin?
There is a cost for our Lunch Program, After School Program, and the purchase of books for Grades 5 through 8. There is no activity fee; however, there are costs associated with certain field trips.