Academics

Academics

At Chatham Hall, we prepare students for college and lives of purpose and creativity. Our academic program combines intellectual challenge with personal responsibility, encouraging students to deepen core knowledge while exploring new passions. With a responsive, student-centered curriculum and both foundational and advanced courses, students gain the skills and confidence to lead with insight and integrity.

Across every discipline, Chatham Hall students build critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. In English, they grow as readers, writers, and speakers through rich texts and writing assignments. The arts foster creativity and confidence through drama, music, and visual expression. History and social sciences deepen global awareness and perspective-taking, while math and science inspire inquiry, experimentation, and applied problem-solving. Through world language study, Spanish, French, or Latin, students gain fluency and cultural understanding to navigate an interconnected world.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English – 4 years

History & Social Sciences – 4 years, including World Religions, U.S. History, and Ethics*

Mathematics – 3 years, including Algebra II

Science – 3 years, including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

World Languages – 3 years of one language or 2 years of two languages (taken in grades 9–12)

Fine & Performing Arts – 1 year**

Athletics/Afternoon Activities – 4 years

*Beginning with the Class of 2029, Global Entrepreneurship I is also a required course that counts outside of the 4 years of History & Social Sciences.

**Beginning with the Class of 2030, 2 years of Fine & Performing Arts are required.

This structure, combined with our Advanced Programs and personalized academic approach, equips students with the knowledge, confidence, and curiosity to thrive in college and far beyond.

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Specialty Course Offerings
Specialty
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Global Programs
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Programs

Dynamic Impact Learning

The Five Focus Areas

Our Dynamic Impact Learning approach is expressed through five Focus Areas. These build on Chatham Hall’s heritage and directly support our Vision, Mission, and Values. Each is articulated through a 2050 future-present lens to help identify gaps and guide progress.

List of 5 items.

Personal Transformation

Known. Challenged. Inspired.
Every girl is known by name, challenged to grow, and inspired to discover her strengths. Through personalized learning, trusted mentors, and meaningful experiences, students develop the confidence, resilience, and agency to lead lives of impact.
Values-Based Leadership

Integrity. Belonging. Purpose.
Grounded in our Honor Code, Purple & Gold Rule, and Episcopal tradition, students learn to lead with character, compassion, and courage. They develop the ethical foundation to navigate complexity, build community, and make a meaningful difference.
Power of Place

Where learning comes to life.
Our 365-acre campus is an extension of the classroom. Whether in the barn, the Makerspace, the wellness center, chapel, or wooded trails, students learn through experience, cultivate well-being, and discover the confidence that comes from living and learning together.
Continuous Innovation

Learning for what’s next.
Innovation is woven throughout the Chatham Hall experience. From project-based learning and cutting-edge STEAM opportunities to entrepreneurship and our Equine Studies Certificate Program, students develop the creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to thrive in a changing world.
Lifelong Connection

A community that stays with you.
At Chatham Hall, belonging begins on day one and lasts a lifetime. Through global learning, signature programs, shared traditions, and an engaged alumnae network, students build meaningful relationships that expand their perspectives and support them long after graduation.

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STEAM

Students bring ideas to life in our Makerspace, home to the Tutu Turtles, our award-winning robotics team that consistently competes at the state level (the only all-girls team in our district). Whether designing robots, engineering solutions, or creating original projects, students have access to industry-standard tools including a laser cutter, 3D printer, Cricut cutter, heat press, power tools, resin molds, and more. Through hands-on, project-based learning, our STEAM opportunities empower students to think creatively, solve real-world problems, and develop the confidence to innovate.
Riding Connections

At Chatham Hall, learning extends beyond the barn. Through our Riding Theory course and Equine Science Certificate, students connect hands-on riding experiences with studies in equine science, veterinary medicine, ethics, business, and nutrition. By combining practical experience with academic exploration, students develop the knowledge, leadership, and real-world skills to pursue a wide range of equine-related opportunities.

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Academics Team

List of 4 members.

Dr. Melissa Mitchem

Director of Teaching, Learning, and Research
Tiffany Gray-Williams

Director of College Counseling; Dean of Inclusion
Ms. Kelsey Smith

Academic Office Assistant; Registrar; Dorm Advisor; History Department
Jason Gayheart

Director of Inclusive Learning and Student Success