Understanding that the ability to communicate well bridges the gaps among cultures, Chapin students learn to articulate their opinions in an atmosphere that values diversity. Chapin teachers know that a stimulating environment must also provide opportunities to learn about the world and its peoples. Field trips at every level make use of New York as an unparalleled resource. The sense of community is powerful at Chapin. Through the homeroom program, girls identify themselves as part of a group and then as members of the larger school community.
Students feel connected to one another, to the faculty and to the alumnae.
Cross-divisional experiences reinforce the concept of shared community identity. The Chapin School provides balance between freedom and structure, independence and support, individualism and cooperation, innovation and tradition.