Chesterbrook Academy Raleigh provides a nurturing environment for children from preschool through 5th grade, focusing on developing key skills that prepare students for future academic success and leadership. At the heart of our preschool curriculum, Links to Learning, we embrace the natural curiosity and readiness to learn that young children possess. Designed for children ages 3 to 5, this program offers a balanced mix of fun, engaging, and challenging activities across five developmental stages. The curriculum includes eight key subject areas, with new concepts introduced at each stage, ensuring that learning is both progressive and reinforcing.
Language & Literacy is a foundational part of the Links to Learning curriculum, where we instill a love of reading from a young age. Children engage with stories, letters, and words, building skills that support future academic success. In Mathematical Thinking, we create a stimulating environment where children solve problems and think logically through enjoyable activities. Our goal is to help children build strong problem-solving skills while making math fun and rewarding.
Social-Emotional Learning is a vital focus, as we help children understand and manage their emotions, build relationships, and develop essential self-help skills. Through various activities, children learn the importance of empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution. We also emphasize Wellness, using physical activities, games, and dance to enhance both fine and gross motor skills. In addition, we introduce basic concepts of nutrition and safety, helping children develop lifelong habits for a healthy body and mind.
Creativity is nurtured through Creative Expression, where children explore art and music as tools for sharing ideas and fostering their imagination. These activities help develop creative thinking and teach children to express themselves in meaningful ways. In Scientific Exploration, we offer hands-on experiences that encourage critical thinking, experimentation, and collaboration. This area of the curriculum sparks curiosity and lays the foundation for scientific inquiry.
The Citizens of the World section of our preschool curriculum introduces children to different cultures and languages, including Spanish, fostering global awareness and respect for diversity. This section helps children appreciate the world around them and develop a sense of belonging to a larger community.
As students progress into kindergarten through 5th grade, Chesterbrook Academy Raleigh continues to offer a well-rounded education that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and leadership. Our Core Curriculum is rich in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, foreign language, and the arts, all taught through engaging, technology-infused lessons that meet 21st-century standards. Personalized Learning Plans ensure that each student’s unique academic and personal goals are met, with progress closely monitored throughout the year.
We are committed to developing 21st Century Skills, such as communication, collaboration, and creativity, which are essential for success in today’s world. Our STEM Program provides hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math, starting as early as kindergarten. Additionally, through Service Learning, students engage in projects that connect them to the community and learn how their actions impact the world.
Our specialty classes, including Spanish, physical education, art, music, and technology, further enrich our students’ educational experiences, helping them become well-rounded individuals. At Chesterbrook Academy Raleigh, we embrace our Dolphin Pride, which stands for Positive Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Dedication to Kindness, and Excellence. We celebrate school spirit through daily pledges and a strong sense of community that prepares our students to be tomorrow's leaders.
