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Wellness Center

We know students are more likely to succeed when they are physically healthy, well-fed and happy, and therefore must be treated through a holistic approach.

Social determinants also play a significant role in our community staying well. Our emphasis on preventive care, nutrition, physical and emotional wellness, as well as partnerships with our Irma Rivera Center and other local organizations, allow us to serve our students and their families more effectively than diagnostic care alone. Our focus on CSA families results in 2,000+ annual advocacy touchpoints with families. During the ’24-’25 school year, 213 families received advocacy-related services.

2,000 +

annual advocacy touchpoints with Families

213

families received advocacy-related Services

12

athletic offerings across age groups.

 

The bottom line: Early intervention prevents small issues from becoming major learning obstacles. 

The Health & Wellness team makes a variety of traditional preventative health screenings available to both students and parents. Wrap-around services include medical care, vision, hearing, body mass index (BMI), scoliosis and dental screenings, fitness assessments, and referrals for specialized services.

Formal screenings are available to students, but parents may come to CSA’s campus for these health screenings as well. Additionally, adult-focused screenings include tests for hypertension (blood pressure) and diabetes (blood glucose levels).

Physical Wellness and Nutrition

Physical wellness at the Academy is a cornerstone of our curriculum. Lower School students participate in a physical education program that incorporates movement and athletics on a weekly basis. Each Middle School student participates in team sports, including strength training, basketball, lacrosse, crew, fencing, and soccer, allowing students to be three-season athletes. CSA sponsors 12 different athletic offerings across age groups. Additionally, boarding students are offered the opportunity to take part in physical activity during their evening programming.

Our culinary and nutrition teams design a seasonal menu of snacks and meals that is nutritionally balanced and culturally diverse. There are no vending machines, sodas, or sugary juices allowed on campus. Among students nationwide, there is a correlation between healthy eating habits and students’ higher grades. Research has shown that being exposed to fresh fruits and vegetables at a young age leads to healthier eating habits as an adult. The team works hard to grow our students’ culinary identities, and through our “Taste Test Tuesday” program, students are introduced to new foods and ingredients on a weekly basis. Our Academy Chef sources ingredients from local farms and area fishermen, allowing our students to gain a true understanding of where their food originates.

 

“Select grades in the Lower and Middle School take specialized nutrition courses through our partnerships with local organizations, which include hands-on cooking classes.”

Food Security

Caring for our students holistically means CSA is not only concerned with how our students eat on campus. Lack of access to healthy foods, or an adequate amount of food at home, threatens to impact a student’s engagement and academic performance as well. We have compiled a database of area food banks, including their locations, hours of operation, website, and contact information for our families.

Family Service Areas