k-12 education

Charterhouse School

Charterhouse School offers comprehensive educational services for students in grades K – 12 (ages 5-22) at two locations in Virginia (Richmond and Edinburg). Educators and therapeutic teams provide a trauma-sensitive environment that promotes thinking skills, leverages natural supports, and prepares students to either return to their assigned public school or successfully complete their post-secondary goals.

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Who We Serve

Charterhouse School serves students with varying IEP classifications, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional and Intellectual Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, and other health or learning challenges.

Our Programs

General Curriculum Day School (elementary)
Serves students in grades K-5, ages 5-11
General Curriculum Day School (middle and high school)
Serves students in grades 6-12, ages 11-22
Autism and Neurodiversity (middle and high school)
Serves students in grades 6-12, ages 11-22
Applied Curriculum – (elementary, middle, and high school)
Serves students in grades K-12, ages 6-22

Our Approach

We emphasize small classes and individual support, and we adhere to the Circle of Courage learning model, emphasizing belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.

Relational Approach

Our educators and support teams work with students to help them identify and achieve appropriate academic goals, as well as build foundational skills.

Collaborative Problem Solving™

Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) promotes executive-function and empowers students to work productively through academic, social, and personal challenges.

Personalized Programming

Each student receives an individualized academic plan that developed by Charterhouse School educators and in collaboration with the student, parent, and LEA.

Admissions

Criteria

We serve students with varied IEP classifications, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, and Other Health Impairments.

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Process

Student’s educational representative (LEA) fills out a referral form. Supporting documents should accompany the referral:
- Current IEP
- Eligibility
- Educational Evaluation
- Psychological Evaluation or Social History (if available)
- If a student has been hospitalized or placed in a residential setting, we require a discharge summary from that placement.
The Admissions Coordinator reviews the information and schedules a tour and interview through the LEA or directly with the student and parent/legal guardian.
The student, guardian, and LEA (on occasion) visit the school. After a tour, they meet with the admissions team to discuss the student’s needs.
The admissions team evaluates the information and makes a recommendation to accept or deny admission based on whether or not they feel like they can support the student. The Admissions Coordinator notifies the LEA and guardian of the admissions decision within 24 hours of the visit. The LEA receives a formal acceptance letter that can be used to notify transportation.
The student, guardian, and LEA either accept or decline the admission offer. In the event they accept, it’s explained that the student’s start date is dependent upon all supporting documentation/paperwork being received and the guardian begins the enrollment process.

Our People

Our Staff

Meet the unwavering champions who comprise our leadership teams at Charterhouse School in Richmond and Edinburg.

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Careers

We’re seeking qualified educators and support staff to join our teams in Richmond and Edinburg.

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Our Locations

We have two beautiful academic campuses in Virginia. Charterhouse School Richmond is situated on our historic 33-acre property in Virginia’s capital city. Charterhouse School Edinburg is located in a historic schoolhouse, nestled in the heart of the stunning Shenandoah Valley.