With many options available throughout Central New Jersey for a quality education from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade there are many considerations to bear in mind. Read on to learn about frequent inquiries regarding Cedar Hill Prep (CHP) and all that makes our school stand out as one of the top New Jersey private schools in the academic landscape of greater Somerset County. Why choose Cedar Hill Prep for my child’s ...

Experiential learning extends beyond the classrooms at Cedar Hill Prep! Wouldn’t it be fascinating to understand the effects of animal interactions on human health? A high schooler from Maryland, Naina Nambiar, conducted research on the effects of animal interactions on human health at NJIN. The study found that over the last 10 years, human-animal interactions have led to numerous health benefits. It is intriguing to learn about the positive impact ...

A sense of pride and happiness engulfed the Cedar Hill Prep campus on September 7, 2023. Twenty years ago, Nandini Menon, Ed.D. the Founder and CEO (Chief Education Officer), envisioned building a community of independent thinkers and world leaders.  What started in 2003 with a handful of students turned into a success story with the school educating close to 270 young minds.  This year’s first day of school was extra ...

By Julie Kucks Why do musicians practice their scales? Because learning music is like learning a language. Musicians practice scales so they understand the key signatures and building blocks of music, build finger agility, and develop technique. Before a musician can musically interpret a piece, they must know the building blocks of the language. Math is the same. For students to really be able to handle abstract math problems, they ...

By Julie Kucks In one of the largest student perception studies ever conducted, it was found that nearly half of American students believed their teachers did not care about them as individuals. Take that in for a minute. That means that nearly half of American students feel invisible. Care and personal connection are two of the biggest ingredients for deep learning. Studies have shown that a student’s sense of belonging ...