CHAD is a four year, tuition-free, public independent school:
- 585 students — grades nine through twelve
- Founded by American Institute of Architects, Philadelphia Chapter
- Located a half-block from Independence Hall in historic Center City
- Graduation requirements that exceed state standards
- Academic, college-prep curriculum. Passing grade is 70 compared to city-wide 65
- Blocked course system to ensure optimal learning experience and college preparation
- Cross-curricular, project-based program using the design process to teach creative problem-solving
- Strong support from private sector: architects, designers, construction, developers, and trades
- Unique teach training partnership with the prestigious Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
- Two freshman courses in Foundational Observation Drawing
- Freshman course in Design Technology
- Four design courses each year in grades 10-12 including:
Fabrication
Representation
Form/Function
Visual Communications
Fashion Design/Textiles
Architecture/Tectonics
Teachers
- Diverse staff + over 98% daily staff attendance
- Caring, creative, motivated educators
- Licensed architects on staff
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