Chandler Woods Charter Academy - A 2024 Blue Ribbon Award Recipient!
Located in the heart of Belmont, we never set limits on how much your child can achieve. We create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make Moral Focus lessons part of every school day. Our students not only excel, they thrive.
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Explore Our School Spring Open House
Chandler Woods is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Please join us on April 28th to Explore Our School for an Open House 4PM – 4:30PM. Bring your future CW Charger to meet our teachers and deans, see the classrooms, tour the school and have your questions answered! We look forward to meeting you!
We're the #1 Charter Elementary School
Chandler Woods is ranked the #1 Charter Elementary School in Michigan, and it doesn't stop there. Check out our collection of awards and accolades.
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Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Mascot Coloring Raffle
Win a Chandler Woods Gift Basket! Prizes include Chandler Woods branded gear including a 24 oz Owala water bottle, mascot stuffed animal, & more! HOW TO ENTER: 1. Download and print out a coloring sheet or pick up a Chandler Woods mascot coloring sheet from the school front office during school hours 8AM-4PM. 2. Color and fill in your coloring sheet. 3. Label your sheet with: • Student Name • Age and Grade • Phone Number • Category (Accepted/Wait Listed/Prospective) (Example: Joe Smith - Age 8/3rd Grade - (000) 000-0000) 4. Finished sheets are your raffle entry and can be turned into the front office or emailed to 22.smosher@nhaschools.com by 4PM on Thursday, May 1, 2025. RAFFLE RULES: 1. One entry per student. 2. Raffle is open to Chandler Woods students, accepted or wait listed students for the 25-26 school year or prospective students entering Y5-8th grade for the 25-26 school year. 3. Entries must be submitted by 4PM on Thursday, May 1, 2025. 4. One winner will be selected for each category. 5. Winners will be announced on Monday, May 5, 2025. Winners will be notified by phone call. Prizes can be picked up at the office during school hours 8AM - 4PM Tuesday, May 6 - Friday, May 9, 2025. Coloring Sheet: https://nhal.ink/3SMfpEA
It's Not Too Late!
If you missed our Early Spring application window - good news! We’ve just opened our Late Spring application window at Chandler Woods Charter Academy, and there’s still time to apply. Applications are open through May 28.
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Chandler Woods Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
Chandler Woods Charter Academy was named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The honor is a testament to strong partnerships between parents and teachers that has been cultivated for decades with the school also being identified as an Exemplary High Performing school, which means it is among the top performing schools in Michigan as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.Read More About the Award
Moral Focus
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus Program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
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We Are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Chandler Woods Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan.
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NHA® Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
" I love that I feel safe sending my child to Chandler Woods. I feel that he'll be supported, encouraged, and guided mentally and morally. It's evident that the school strives for success and goes above and beyond. I am so thankful!"
- Chandler Woods Charter Academy Parent
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