Academics

CHS offers a variety of academic opportunities that provide each student with a well-rounded education, while also encouraging the cultivation of individual areas of interest.

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Advanced Placement

Chelsea High School has a vibrant Advanced Placement Program, designed to challenge and prepare students for the rigor of college-level coursework. More than 10 different AP courses are offered every school year. Detailed course listings can be found in the Course Catalog.

Bridge Academy

The Bridge Academy is a welcoming and supportive learning community for English Learners (ELs) at Chelsea High School. The staff of the Bridge Academy includes sixteen core content and ESL teaches, two school counselors, a social worker, an instructional coach, and the CHS ELL coordinator. We offer a range of courses for students at different language proficiency levels and work collaboratively to build on the strengths of our immigrant and refugee youth.

Capstone

A capstone project is a multifaceted assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students. Capstone projects are designed to encourage students to think critically, solve challenging problems, and develop skills such as oral communication, public speaking, research skills, media literacy, teamwork, planning, self-sufficiency, or goal setting—i.e., skills that will help prepare them for college, modern careers, and adult life.

Career Pathways

The Pathways Program offers juniors an opportunity to concentrate their studies in and gain wider exposure to - a career of their choice. The program's primary goal is connecting students' academic work with potential career pathways. Students develop career connections by combining the high expectations and academic rigor of a college preparatory academic program with the real-world relevance of career and technical education. This integrated approach, used in more than 2,500 schools nationwide, helps students build a strong foundation for success in college, career, and life.

Early College Program

Chelsea High School provides 11th and 12th graders the opportunity to enroll in Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) Classes during the school day at Chelsea High School. All students are welcome to enroll in Early College Classes no matter what their previous academic performance was or their current GPA. This is an amazing opportunity for students to take college level classes for both high school and college level credit for free! Students can take up to 2 classes per semester for a total of 8 classes in 2 years. Most classes are transferrable to State Universities, Community Colleges and many private four year schools.

Seal of Biliteracy

In addition to foreign language courses, CHS offers classes that are specifically tailored to cultivate the literacy of Spanish Speakers. Furthermore, students may earn a Seal of Biliteracy, an award that recognizes demonstrated proficiency in two languages (this can be earned in English and any other language). This Seal is recognized as a significant accomplishment by colleges and positions students well for future employment opportunities where bilingualism and biliteracy are required.

Chelsea High Unveils New Bi-Literacy Seal – Chelsea Record

Summer School

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