The CHESS diploma programs provide a structured guide of basic requirements and achievable goals while allowing parents to individualize the scope and sequence of their student’s education. The goal of the diploma programs is to confirm the skills that your student has acquired. It is our desire to support you as you strive for excellence in your educational program.

The CHESS diploma programs provide your student with a private school transcript and verification of your student’s work.

In order to ensure the successful completion of the Diploma Program requirements, CHESS requires that students are enrolled in one of the diploma programs for a minimum of four semesters (2 years). For students who are not entering the Diploma Program their freshman year, CHESS will review and transfer credits previously accumulated either at home or other educational institutions.

As part of the verification process, CHESS has developed a supplementary curriculum that is part of the core requirements for graduation. The requirements include three literature logs, four ethics (character) courses, and a non-denominational Bible course that consists of reading through the Bible. These supplementary courses are included in the tuition and are graded by qualified graders.

Basic Diploma Program $130/Semester

Honors Diploma Program $150/Semester

Transfer Fee (includes transfer of credit) $50/year

Graduation Ceremony $100

Late registration (After October 1) $25

~ Support for parents and students

~ A program of direction and accountability confirming your student’s educational accomplishments

~ The ability to receive credit for trade skills, mission trips, and leadership training

~ The ability to receive recognition for extra-curricular activities and club participation

~ Information and preparation materials for the ACT and SAT tests

~ A private school diploma and not just a family or home school diploma

~ A form of completion for the student’s high school education

~ CHESS hosts a formal Pageant of Wisdom and Commencement Exercises ceremony that is known for its grandeur

~ Provides parents with an objective third-party evaluation of their student’s academic proficiency in certain areas

~ Helps reinforce parental expectations

~ Provides students with helpful deadlines

~ Provides students with the challenge of completing assignments required by someone other than a parent

~ Focuses on spiritual and character development along with academic training

~ Prepares students for the responsibilities of life and also for higher education

1) Request and fill out the Application for Enrollment in the Diploma Program. Applications are available on the CHESS website. Please make sure you specify which program you are applying for. Send the completed application and $5 to the CHESS address.

2) Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis. If you are accepted into the Diploma Program, you will be sent an acceptance letter along with enrollment forms, an invoice, and a handbook of the program.

3) Fill out enrollment forms and send them in with the tuition payment.

Note: If you are applying for the Diploma Program mid-year and missed the annual orientation, you will need to set up an office meeting. Students who are applying who are not freshman will also need to set up an office meeting to have their previous credits reviewed and to establish a plan for completing the remaining credits.