Upcoming Events
Holy Spirit Mass
Each year, the faculty, staff, and board members take an oath of fidelity to the Magisterium, which is our promise to guide our students rightly in the ways of our Catholic Faith. We invite you to join us in lifting a collective prayer that God's will may be accomplished through our school in this inaugural year. Holy Comforter Catholic Church is located at 208 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Info Table at St. Thomas Aquinas
Want to learn more about this classical education joyfully rooted in the Catholic tradition? Come meet the CASJE headmaster, faculty members, board members, and students! We’ll be on hand in the parish hall following the morning Masses at St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish (7:30, 9, and 11:30am). RSVPs are not required.
Chesterton Gala
Join us for a very special evening of celebrating and supporting Charlottesville’s first and only classical high school in the Catholic tradition! If you have a heart for our mission and want to help it thrive, please join us at the Omni on Saturday, Nov. 2nd.
RSVP before Oct. 25th
Open House
Come view the NEW classical high school in the Catholic tradition. Open House July 27th, 10 am - 12 pm
Dive Into Poetry Camp
Dive Into Poetry
Dates June 24-28
Times 9AM-12PM, Monday - Friday
Location 256 E High St. | Charlottesville, VA 22902
Instructor Mr. Isak Bond, CASJE faculty member
Open To Rising 8th-12th graders
Cost $50 (waived for enrolled students; may be applied to application fee for any students wishing to apply)
Size 6-12 students
Do you love poetry? Or do you feel like you just don't "get" poetry? Either way, this camp is for you. The lucky students who join this camp will get a crash course in reading, writing, and most of all enjoying great poetry. Join Mr. Bond to learn the tools and techniques of the best poets over the ages, from centuries ago to present day, and to keep a poet's notebook where you write imitations and original works of your own. By the end of the week, you will know how to see what great poems are really doing, speak about them with confidence, and make your own poems. The course will conclude with a pool party and an “open mic” opportunity featuring camp members’ own original writing.
Here is what you will need:
1) A notebook dedicated to the week. If you have a nice fancy notebook hanging around with a blank first page because it’s just too nice to spoil, now is your chance to put it to good use. Of course, any composition book will do, but using a quality new notebook is a great way to honor and dignify your activities in this camp, and will also endure as a memento of the camp experience.
2) Writing utensils. For our purposes, pens are better than pencils. No erasers or white-out is allowed, for secret reasons which will be made clear soon enough.
If you have any questions prior to kick-off, we're here to help!
PLEASE REGISTER HERE
School Site Tour & “Dip Into Poetry” Workshop
Enrolled, applied, and prospective students and their parents are invited to visit our new space! We’re still making a few improvements, but we’re excited to show you where a life-changing high school education will take place this Fall as CASJE opens its doors to its founding class!
Following the site visit, your student is invited to stay for a poetry workshop led by faculty member, Isak Bond. Mr. Bond’s unique instructional approach allows students to explore the art and craft of poetry in a fun and inspiring environment. Students will encounter a new love for poetry as Mr. Bond gives students a new lens through which to read, understand, and write poetry. Language arts and writing skills will be bolstered through this workshop, as students find and cultivate their voices through poetry. Open to rising 8th through 12th graders. Registration is required.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE
Timeline:
10:00am: Tour Chesterton Academy of St. John the Evangelist. Bagels, juice, and coffee are provided.
10:45 am: Poetry workshop begins
12:30 pm: Poetry workshop concludes
Athletic Program Sneak Peek & Raising Cane's!
Athletic Program Sneak Peek & Raising Cane's!
Come meet Master Park, who will be offering Taekwondo classes at CASJE in Fall 2024. We're excited to host this Taekwondo demo/workshop for students in grade seven and up to give them a taste for the athletics program at CASJE. After the 30-minute demo class, we'll serve some ever-popular Raising Cane's chicken, and our newly hired teachers will be present to meet the community and tell us why they are excited to join the faculty of CASJE. This is a perfect opportunity to check out Chesterton, and to bring a few friends along!
Families and siblings are welcome to attend; 7th grade and up may participate in the workshop (wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes). Walk-ins are welcome, but it helps if you register for every member of your party that plans to eat.
We look forward to seeing you for some fun, food, and fellowship on May 4th! In the meantime, check out some amazing footage of Master Park in action with a Taekwondo demo team:
Walk for Life: Charlottesville
Aligning with our school motto of "Cultura Vitae" (Culture of Life), we're pleased to participate in this fun community event that supports LifeSpring Pregnancy Centers. Join our team when you sign up to walk by clicking here. We'll don our Chesterton Academy t-shirts (request yours here). Bring the kids for face-painting, live music, food, and fun for the whole family starting at 9:00am! Make sure to arrive in time to register and enjoy time with your family, friends, and the other walkers before the walk begins.
Schedule of events:
9:00AM - Food + Fun + Check In
10:00AM - Rally
10:30AM - Walk begins!
Access full event details here.
St. Patrick Celebration
Please join us to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! We will give a brief update on our school and hear our headmaster, Dr. Jeffrey Bond, talk about the connection between the work of St. Patrick in Ireland and the revival of classical education sweeping our nation currently. Food, drinks, and live Irish music!
We welcome contributions of side dishes, desserts, beverages, and servingware. Please sign up here.
Classical Learning Test Placement Test
We will be administering the Classical Learning Test (CLT) placement test for our applicants this coming Saturday, February 10th at 10 AM at Church of the Incarnation. The test takes approximately two hours.
If you are planning to apply, please bring your son or daughter to take the test so that when your application is complete, the placement test will already be done. It is free of charge and part of the Chesterton Academy admission process. Kindly RSVP here if your student will test Saturday so that we can adequately prepare.
Please let us know if we can answer any questions as you discern your child's schooling for next year by sending an email to info@ChestertonSJE.org. Our headmaster, Dr. Jeffrey Bond, is also available to speak with parents and students. You may contact him at jbond@ChestertonSJE.org
Meet Our Headmaster — Dr. Jeffrey Bond
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jeffrey Bond as our founding Headmaster. We will have a Q&A session with him and discuss the value of a classical education. Prospective students will have a chance to experience a sample Socratic seminar with Dr. Bond. We hope to see you there!
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Meet Our Headmaster — Dr. Jeffrey Bond
Please join us for a light breakfast as we welcome Dr. Jeffrey Bond as our founding Headmaster. We will have a Q&A session with him and discuss the value of a classical education. Then Dr. Bond will teach a brief sample Socratic seminar to interested prospective students. We hope to see you there!
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Feast of St. John the Evangelist Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the feast day of our patron! We will start with noon Mass at Holy Comforter Catholic Church and continue the festivities with a potluck. All of our prospective students, donors, prayer warriors, and enthusiasts of St. John the Evangelist and Chesterton Academy are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!
Click here to register.
Advent Wine, Cheese, and Coffee with Chesterton Academy
We're hosting a delightful evening of food, drink, and cheer at Catholic-owned First Free Coffee Bar. Enjoy the joyful anticipation of Advent as we serve up light holiday fare and screen excerpts from our November 11th event featuring Dale Ahlquist. Dale is the Founder of the Chesterton Schools Network. He shared with us his experiences over 15 years regarding the joyfully Catholic schools that are springing up across the country and we can't help but keep sharing the wealth of knowledge.
Charlottesville needs a high school that forms academically and spiritually strong students, capable of standing firm in their faith amidst a confused culture. Chesterton Academy of St. John the Evangelist will include daily Mass, a joyful learning environment, and a faithful faculty. Support from community members like you is key to opening our doors. We look forward to seeing you!
First Free Coffee Bar is located near Kohl's on Rt. 29.
Business Casual Attire
RSVP HERE
Virtual Open House
DON’T MISS THIS LIVELY DISCUSSION ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CATHOLIC, CLASSICAL EDUCATION!
The Chesterton Schools Network is hosting an online event to drive interest and awareness in our local community and you’re invited!
Join the Livestream Event (with Q&A) for a spirited discussion with Dale Ahlquist, president of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, and Andrew Youngblood, educational leader and author of Word on Fire’s new book, Know Thyself.
This event is free and open to the public but registration is required, so the event link and related materials can be sent to you.
NEW DETAILS: First Annual “Friendraiser” for Chesterton Academy of Saint John the Evangelist
Chesterton Academy of Saint John the Evangelist is delighted to host our First Annual Friendraiser! Come and learn about the fastest growing Catholic classical high school network in the world. Dale Ahlquist, Founder of the Chesterton Schools Network, will impart the wit and wisdom of G.K. Chesterton as he discusses the joyfully Catholic schools that are springing up across the country — the Chesterton Academies. Please come join our efforts in answering God’s call by being an instrumental part of establishing a Chesterton Academy in Charlottesville. The Church and the culture are in need of a new generation of faithful leaders striving to become saints—join us in being part of the solution.
Event Details:
Saturday November 11th at 7:30 PM (Special Veterans Day Tribute included)
Level10, 323 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
Business Attire
RSVP required
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
This event is being provided through the generosity of:
Jennie and Matt Hantzmon
Nancy and Tom Strassburg
Rebecca and Michael Toscano
Diane and Garrett Smith
Joe Long
We are seeking more sponsors for this event. Please click here if you are interested in sponsorship.
Questions: info@chesteronsje.org
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Prospective Families Event
Come hear from the man who started it all. Dale Ahlquist, co-founder of the first Chesterton School and founder of the Chesterton Schools Network, is coming to Charlottesville. Dale will share what it’s like to be a founding family or student at a Chesterton Academy; however, his real desire is to answer your questions. If you are a parent or student and you have questions on the school’s philosophy and curriculum, as well as practical aspects of student and community life, this is the event for you. Throughout the course of the evening students will also have a chance to have some fun playing games in the youth room at St. Thomas.
Dale is the creator and host of the EWTN series “G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense” so you won’t leave without experiencing some wit and wisdom of Chesterton as well!
Where: Saint Thomas Aquinas Church
When: November 10th at 6:30 PM
Pizza will be provided
Please RSVP
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Road Trip to Chesterton Academy in Annapolis
We are taking a special road trip to see a Chesterton Academy in action! Families with current 8th and 9th graders are invited to visit Chesterton Academy of Annapolis on Wednesday, October 25th.
We will be renting a bus and while in Annapolis we will:
Tour the school and observe classes using the Socratic seminar
Have lunch with Chesterton Academy students
Q&A with the Executive Director/Founder
Get to know other prospective families during the bus ride (hint: we will have a few games and prizes to help pass the time!)
We will chaperone your student if you are unable to attend. They will be guided through the day by caring, Virtus-trained adults who will do everything possible to make sure it is a positive experience for them.
Here is the schedule for Wednesday, Oct. 25th:
8:15AM Depart Incarnation Parish in Charlottesville
10:45AM Approx. arrival in Annapolis (2 hours and 30 min. drive)
2:30pm Approx. departure from Annapolis
5:00PM Approx. return to Incarnation Parish
Please contact (434) 987-6691 or info@ChestertonSJE.org with any questions or concerns.
RSVP—Deadline Oct 18
Info Session at Incarnation
Are you interested in an independent high school that is joyfully rooted in our Catholic faith tradition?
Chesterton Academy of Saint John the Evangelist is slated to open Fall 2024 in Charlottesville, starting with ninth and tenth graders. As part of the Chesterton Schools Network (chestertonschoolsnetwork.org), this school will offer a rigorous, well-rounded classical curriculum with a strong emphasis on cultivating Catholic Christian virtues and an appreciation of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
We invite you to come learn more and to get involved!
Where: Daily Mass Chapel
Questions: info@chestertonsje.org
RSVP
