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by Dana Hasapis, 1st Grade Teacher   When I started teaching at CHA a few months ago, I was excited to hear that the school was considering IXL Math as a teaching tool to supplement the math program. Having used IXL Math at a previous school, I was familiar with this program. I am pleased […]

Many parents want to see their child get an early start at learning by choosing a daycare that conducts classes or enrolling them in a preschool by age three. But don’t be surprised if your child still spends much of his or her time while at daycare or school in the work of play. Experienced […]

Fall is the season that marks the transition from summer fun to winter work and as Los Angeles students settle into their school routines it is also a time for parents to check in with their student’s teachers to see just how well their child is transitioning into the school year. Whether your child attends […]

As a parent, you always want the best for your child, whether that’s the nourishment you give them or their educational opportunities. Almost 100 percent of parents say they are “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their decision to move their child to a private school. Parents look for private schools who provide better classroom management, […]

Teaching is considered by many to be an unappreciated and undervalued profession. The world is demanding changes in education that move toward more focus on teaching critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. Changing standards and changes in the ways students learn require new lessons and strategies to reach students. And teachers continue to feel the […]

If you’re a parent who thinks, “I’ll be so happy when I can send my child to all-day kindergarten so the school can educate him and I’ll have no responsibility,” you should think again. Your child’s success is dependent on your involvement in their education. The concept of family engagement in education is not a […]

Sure, summer is vacation time and kids get the chance to unwind and destress. But fun doesn’t mean your kids still can’t be learning. While Los Angeles has many amazing museums that are made for kids, there are a plethora of other museum options that contain important educational content. And you can make those “adult” […]

You have finished your research, discovered the academic advantages and chosen Los Angeles’s premier private school, Chatsworth Hills Academy, for your child. You may not realize it, but your job is not finished yet. Once you become part of the CHA family, we strongly encourage you to join our parents’ group – the PTSO (Parent […]

Do you or your extended family speak a language other than English? Do you want your child to grow up and be able to travel, learn about other cultures and communicate in other countries? Do you recognize the academic advantages shown by students who are bilingual? All of these reasons are benefits for raising your […]

In today’s world, children seem to be practically born with an electronic device in their hand. But is it really appropriate to push children to electronic devices at such an early age? Are parents and schools replacing one-to-one communication and teaching with a computer, iPad or cell phone? Most experts agree that children under the […]

Maybe it’s a friendly greeting by name at the door in the mornings. Maybe it’s a funny phrase or expression they’ve become known for, such as “Are you alive, awake, alert and enthusiastic?” Or, maybe it’s the two-minute conversations they make time for with the “quiet” student on a regular basis. Teachers use so many […]

Imagine your child is in an elementary classroom of 30 to 35 students of varying ability levels and interests. The distractions abound and the teacher spends a good deal of time redirecting improper behavior while attempting to teach core skills. Your child sinks into the back row unnoticed and falling further behind. Sadly, that’s the […]

If your child is four or five-years-old, you may begin wondering if he or she is ready to dive into that world of formal education called kindergarten – a world where your child will begin to develop a sense of self-esteem and individuality. And, a world where he or she will begin comparing themselves with […]

Visit One Of The Best Educational Kids Museums In Los Angeles It’s almost summer and that means you will be looking for things to do to occupy those out-of-school days with your children. Why not take advantage of the many excellent museums located near Chatsworth Hills Academy and throughout Los Angeles. We’ve put together a […]

CHA is pleased to announce its acceptance by the International Baccalaureate Organization as the first IB World School candidate in the San Fernando Valley, with the goal of creating an open-minded community of learners who possess the skills and international mindset needed for success in the future world.

CHA just received the results of its annual CTP4 ERB testing. Of particular interest this year were the 4th and 5th grade test scores. The students in these grades have multiple years of data to compare and they are in classes that have implemented the PYP program. We wanted to see how the inquiry-based IB […]

As the school year was coming to an end, the 8th grade class finished up their unit on simple machines with a mousetrap project.  There was much elation (and yes, some frustration) as the students worked for weeks getting their traps in order, testing out their designs and documenting their process. From Carol Shibel, Middle […]

This year’s 5th graders became the first lower school class to participate in the IB PYP Exhibition project at CHA. Any of you that were in attendance on June 7th know what an amazing experience this was as the students wowed us with their presentations of complex global issues such as Child Labor, Gill-Net Fishing, […]

Something special happened at CHA. Something that cannot be described with words, with grades or with test scores. You cannot quantify it, analyze it or label it. But if you were at the graduation ceremony on Wednesday morning, you felt it. CHA graduated nineteen eighth grade students. The Nuclear Nineteen to be exact. It was […]