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Don’t Miss CSW’s Open House on October 26

September 19, 2019, 8:20 am
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Don’t Miss CSW’s Open House on October 26!

Our Open House for prospective students will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  If you know any 7th or 8th graders who may be interested in applying to The Charter School of Wilmington, please encourage them to attend our Open House. You do not need to register in advance.

 
Since 1996, The Charter School of Wilmington  remains an innovative educational force in Delaware, and a national leader in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics curriculum.   

Our Junior Research Science project has been hailed by the local science community. This required program provides students with an authentic, in-depth experience in scientific research. 

CSW’s signature outreach and volunteer programs (The Buddy Program, The Science Ambassadors and The Jefferson Council) continue to have a positive impact in the community for nearly two decades. Our Jefferson Council was honored by the Jefferson Awards as a 2nd place national winner for their philanthropic contributions to the community.  

New partnerships and student/teacher opportunities are explored daily. The collaboration is extraordinary, ensuring CSW stays on an upward trajectory for our students in learning and growing. We provide all students with an exceptional education that prepares them for success in a diverse society. We also focus on developing the whole child.  The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) offers an annual statewide competition in sportsmanship, which CSW has won the past six years. We have the largest number of high school athletes participating in sports in Delaware.

 

 

 

 
 
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CSW Honored as 2019 National Blue Ribbon School

October 10, 2019, 10:37 am
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The Charter School of Wilmington is being honored as one of 362 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos shared the list of selected schools on Thursday, September 26. Schools were recognized based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.  In Delaware, two other schools were among this year’s designees, Delaware Military Academy and West Park Place Elementary School. All three schools will be attending a recognition ceremony in Washington, DC on November 14 and 15.

CSW was first recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2013. As an Exemplary High Performing School, CSW is among Delaware’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. Since 1982, the U. S. Department of Education has sought out and celebrated great American schools. The National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content.

Charter President Dr. James P. Capolupo was thrilled with the announcement.

“As a new member of the CSW community, I am grateful to our faculty, staff, administration,  parents, guardians, alumni and Board of Directors for always putting our scholars first and for supporting them around the clock. We look forward to attending the National Blue Ribbon Award ceremony in November and celebrating this honor when we return. We will continue to create a cohesive community, enhance our academic success and innovate our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics curriculum for the 21st century.

 

The Charter School of Wilmington is chartered by the Red Clay Consolidated School District.

2019 Cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools

 

 

 

 

 

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25 National Merit Semifinalists Announced

December 3, 2019, 12:15 pm
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Congratulations to our 2020 National Merit Semifinalists. This group of 25 scholars includes: Haley Adkins, Connor Bramhall, Cathy Chian, Victoria Deng, Thanvi Dola, Raghav Garg, Jinay Jain, Christophoros Kontomaris, Anthony Lee, Jenny Luo, Luke Mathe, Miyu Mudalamane, Shinhwa Park, Rishith Ramamurthy, Erik Shute, Isabel Snyder, Neel Sortur, Lily Suh, Abhiram Udumula, Eleanor Veith, Albert Xing, Dylan Yin, Shan Yu, Kathryn Zhang, and Alexander Zhu.

In early September, about 16,000 students, or approximately one-third of the 50,000 high scorers, were notified that they qualified as Semifinalists. To ensure that academically talented young people from all parts of the United States are included in this talent pool, Semifinalists are designated on a state-representational basis. Semifinalists are the highest scoring entrants in each state. For more information about this program, visit the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

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Admissions Update – Jan 31st

February 1, 2020, 9:41 am
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Admissions Update

The first set of admission letters regarding interviews at The Charter School of Wilmington were sent on Friday, January 31, by email.

Please check your email for this update.

Our Main Office will be open on February 3 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 651-2727 (201).

Si necesita ayuda con su solicitud, por favor llame a Suzanne al 651-2727 extensión 201 y nos pondremos en contacto con usted.

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2019 Congressional App Challenge Winners Announced

February 4, 2020, 9:35 am
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Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester congratulated Daniel Lee of Cab Calloway School of the Arts and Atharva Shanbhag of The Charter School of Wilmington on January 24, as the Delaware winners of the 2019 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in high school and below.

The team created the app MapShot – an application designed so people can alert others in their communities about violence when they see it themselves through mapping services, alerts, and video tutorials on how to respond to emergencies.

Their apps will also be featured in the U.S. Capitol, on House.gov, and the Congressional App Challenge website.

The Congressional App Challenge was officially launched in 2015 and was created because Congress recognized that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for economic growth and innovation and that the U.S. has been falling behind in these areas. To maintain American competitiveness, it’s crucial that the U.S. invests in our youth today, so they have the needed skills that will prepare them for their careers. For more information about the Challenge, please visit: CongressionalAppChallenge.us. or call Rep. Blunt Rochester’s Wilmington Office at 302-830-2330. Students wishing to submit their apps for next year’s competition can expect the submission window to be open in September of 2020.

Official Press Release

 

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26 Candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Announced

February 6, 2020, 5:13 am
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The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.

 

Congratulations to the following scholars from CSW: Connor Bramhall, Christina Chen, Srish Chenna, Cathy Chian, Victoria Deng, Thanvi Dola, Evan Gantert, Jonathan Haimowitz,  Jinay Jain, Yash Khanna, Christophoro Kontomaris, Keshav Kotteswaran, Prasanna Krishnamoorthy, Anthony Lee, Steven Liu, Luke Mathe, Miyu Mudalamane, Rishith Ramamurthy, Shreyas Ravichandar, Sophia Shah, Isabel Snyder, Lily Suh, Michelle Wang, Albert Xing, Kathryn Zhang, and Alexander Zhu.

CSW had the most scholars in Delaware with 26!

 

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Incoming Freshmen Registration on April 1 Postponed

March 13, 2020, 5:43 am
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Freshmen registration for the Class of 2024 on April 1 has been postponed. We will send you an email when a new date has been selected.

No outside guests may come into our building – this includes all visitors,  guest speakers, parent volunteers, mentoring programs, college representatives, military personnel, and alumni.

If you have not returned your signed acceptance letter, please send it by mail to:

The Charter School of Wilmington

ATTN: Admissions
100 N. DuPont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2727

If you have any questions about admissions, please contact:

Suzanne Musacchio – Admissions
smusacchio@charterschool.org
(302)651-2727 ext. 201

Si necesita ayuda con su solicitud, por favor llame a Suzanne al 651-2727 extensión 201 y  nos pondremos en contacto con usted.

 

Here is the latest information from The Red Clay Consolidated School District regarding our upcoming events and activities at The Charter School of Wilmington. This is all precautionary and the decisions are aligned with health official recommendations.

 Delaware is in a state of emergency

  1. All outside events scheduled in our buildings are cancelled until further notice.
  2. All after school clubs and activities are cancelled until further notice. Please make sure your child has transportation home at the end of the school day at 2:15 p.m.  If they are not riding a school bus, scholars must be picked up no later than 3:00 p.m.
  3. All field trips are cancelled, including ALL STATE Band.
  4. No guests may come into our buildings – this includes guest speakers, parent volunteers, mentoring programs, college representatives, military personnel, and alumni.
  5. Parents may come into the building to pick up their children, or attend regularly scheduled meetings such as a conference, IEP or 504 meeting.
  6. Parent meetings are cancelled – PTSO, Blue and White Club, etc.
  7. We may still hold an all school assembly,  but outside guests and parents may not attend any assemblies.
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Coronavirus Updates Impacting our School

March 13, 2020, 5:52 am
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Here is the latest information from The Red Clay Consolidated School District regarding our upcoming events and activities at The Charter School of Wilmington. This is all precautionary and the decisions are aligned with health official recommendations.

 Delaware is in a state of emergency.

  1. All outside events scheduled in our buildings are cancelled until further notice.
  2. All after school clubs and activities are cancelled until further notice. Please make sure your child has transportation home at the end of the school day at 2:15 p.m.  If they are not riding a school bus, scholars must be picked up no later than 3:00 p.m.
  3. All field trips are cancelled, including ALL STATE Band.
  4. No guests may come into our buildings – this includes guest speakers, parent volunteers, mentoring programs, college representatives, military personnel, and alumni.
  5. Parents may come into the building to pick up their children, or attend regularly scheduled meetings such as a conference, IEP or 504 meeting.
  6. Parent meetings are cancelled – PTSO, Blue and White Club, etc.
  7. We may still hold an all school assembly,  but outside guests and parents may not attend any assemblies.
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Cyber Schedule Begins on Wednesday, March 18

March 13, 2020, 8:36 am
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After considering the health and well-being of our scholars, faculty, staff, and families, The Charter School of Wilmington will be closing Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17.  Faculty, staff, and administration have been planning for the potential impact of a COVID – 19 coronavirus outbreak in Delaware and are prepared to move to “cyber learning.”

Monday and Tuesday will be teacher professional days at home for additional preparation.
On Wednesday, March 18, we will be operating on a “cyber school schedule” listed below.  We will be simplifying our schedule to rotate between two schedule days, not our typical six day rotating schedule.  Each teacher will be holding class slightly differently.  Please have your scholars be on the lookout for communications from their teachers.
On March 18, 20, 24, and 26, faculty will “meet” with their ABCD classes at the following times:
A: 8-8:50 a.m.

B: 9-9:50 a.m.

C: 10-10:50 a.m.

D: 11-11:50 a.m.

 

 

On March 19, 23, 25, and 27, faculty will “meet” with their EFGH classes at the following times:

E: 8-8:50 a.m.

F: 9-9:50 a.m.

G: 10-10:50 a.m.

H: 11-11:50 a.m.

The decision to reopen will be re-evaluated during the week of March 23 unless a decision is made by the State sooner. If there is a directive from the Governor’s Office, the State of Delaware or the Red Clay Consolidated School District to remain closed beyond that date,  we will update you by email and our Voice Alert system.
For the latest messages from CSW,  check our Facebook page and Schoology posts in addition to your email.

Please know that as circumstances continue to develop, one thing will remain the same. We will make decisions with the health and well-being of our scholars, faculty, and families first and foremost.

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CSW Takes 1st Place at 2019 Delaware Envirothon State Championship

April 17, 2019, 10:14 am
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CSW Takes 1st Place at 2019 Delaware Envirothon State Championship

Congratulations to our Envirothon teams!

On April 11, The Charter School of Wilmington captured the 2019 Delaware Envirothon state championship.  Kudos to Team A members: Victoria Deng, Udeerna Tippabhatla, Darren Wu, Shan Yu and Shriya Boyapati. The team will represent Delaware in the 2019 National Conservation Foundation International Envirothon at North Carolina State University this summer.

Our C and B  teams placed second and third, respectively, in this year’s Envirothon competition.

Team C Members include:Elana Agarwal, Sophia Zhao, Mikul Duggal, Sunyu Kang and Maliha Tayeb.

 

Team B Members include: Claire Andreasen, Priyanka Hoskere, Surendra Anne, Harshitha Henry and Tara Lennon.

Rose Lounsbury and Greg Darone are the team advisors.

Official Press Release from The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)

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April 28, 2020 Board Meeting

April 23, 2020, 12:56 pm
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CSW Takes 1st Place at 2019 Delaware Envirothon State Championship

April 17, 2019, 10:14 am
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CSW Takes 1st Place at 2019 Delaware Envirothon State Championship

Congratulations to our Envirothon teams!

On April 11, The Charter School of Wilmington captured the 2019 Delaware Envirothon state championship.  Kudos to Team A members: Victoria Deng, Udeerna Tippabhatla, Darren Wu, Shan Yu and Shriya Boyapati. The team will represent Delaware in the 2019 National Conservation Foundation International Envirothon at North Carolina State University this summer.

Our C and B  teams placed second and third, respectively, in this year’s Envirothon competition.

Team C Members include:Elana Agarwal, Sophia Zhao, Mikul Duggal, Sunyu Kang and Maliha Tayeb.

 

Team B Members include: Claire Andreasen, Priyanka Hoskere, Surendra Anne, Harshitha Henry and Tara Lennon.

Rose Lounsbury and Greg Darone are the team advisors.

Official Press Release from The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)

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May 26 Cyber Board Meeting

May 26, 2020, 4:33 am
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Special Board Meeting on Wednesday – Class of 2020 Graduation

July 14, 2020, 5:31 am
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Board Meeting Rescheduled

August 5, 2020, 6:28 pm
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Because of the unfortunate events during the Board Meeting tonight, the Board has decided to postpone tonight’s meeting.

We will communicate new meeting date/time via email as soon as possible.

 

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CSW Reopens with Online Learning on September 8

August 17, 2020, 11:22 am
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The Charter School of Wilmington will start the 2020-2021 school year 100% online on September 8, 2020. The extra week allows the ​faculty and ​staff to prepare for additional Professional Development​, technology enhancements, schedule creation,​ and logistical planning, and maximizes smooth entry into fall online learning.

While CSW will conduct online learning through at least January 4, 2021, CSW administration will provide the Board with an outline for possible in-person instructional opportunities depending on CSW’s educational resources and safety guidelines at the September board meeting.

In addition, the administration and CSW Reentry Team will work to develop specific metrics/criteria to be used in formulating a recommendation for beginning hybrid or resuming normal educational operations.

Freshmen and transfer students will have orientation on Tuesday, September 8, and we’ll share those details in an email to students and their families soon. All grades will start online classes on Wednesday, September 9. Tentative dates for student textbook and Chromebook pick up will be August 31 (freshmen) and September 2-3 (sophomores-seniors).

Look for an email the week of August 31 with more information along with an updated school calendar.

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Special Board Meeting – Executive Session – August 28

August 27, 2020, 12:00 pm
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Meet Dr. James P. Capolupo, CSW’s New President

August 8, 2019, 1:23 pm
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The Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. James P. Capolupo as the next President of The Charter School of Wilmington, effective July 17, 2019.

Dr. Capolupo comes to CSW with extensive experience as a teacher, principal, superintendent, college professor, and most recently as CEO of a charter school in Philadelphia. Dr. Capolupo received the prestigious awards of 2015 Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year, and 2014 National Superintendent of the Year. In addition, Dr. Capolupo has shared his expertise on school leadership in his textbook, Behind the Curtain, Tackling the Myths and Mistakes of School Management.

“I am honored to be selected as the next leader for your great school. I am an educator through and through with a desire in life for every child to be successful. I want students to have hope and optimism for their future. To do that, they need strong teachers, outstanding school leaders and a welcoming environment. I look forward to working with everyone at CSW to create a cohesive community, enhance your academic success and continue to innovate your STEM curriculum for the 21st century,” said Dr. Capolupo.

The selection of Dr. Capolupo is the result of an extensive national search, and dedicated commitment of the Board of Directors and Search Committee. We would also like to extend our gratitude to our community, administration, faculty, staff, parents and students for their participation and involvement in this important process.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Capolupo as our new President. We look forward to working together and forging a path for CSW success well into the future.

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Covid Resource Redesign

October 13, 2020, 1:53 pm
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Reporting Student Positive COVID-19 Cases at School

Please click here for specific instructions if your student or student-athlete has tested positive for COVID-19 so we can notify the Department of Public Health (DPH) and expedite the implementation of appropriate infectious control actions.

Procedures for Entering Our Building

COVID-19 Building Survey – Staff

All CSW staff must complete this survey before they enter the building and report to the Main Office to sign in.

If a staff member marks “Yes”, to any of the questions in the survey,  the staff member must stay home. There are absolutely no exceptions to this DDOE regulation.

“Any affirmative responses to the health assessment should prompt the family to keep the student home from school. Students and staff must stay home if they are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been confirmed to have COVID-19 or if required by DPH to isolate or quarantine.” (page 17 – DDOE School Health Return to School Additional Guidance)

COVID-19 Building Survey – Students

All CSW students must complete this survey before they attend an in-person event at CSW or enter the building.

If a student marks “Yes”, to any of the questions in the survey, the moderator(s) must inform the student and/or parent/guardian and let them know they must stay home. There are absolutely no exceptions to this DDOE regulation.

“Any affirmative responses to the health assessment should prompt the family to keep the student home from school. Students and staff must stay home if they are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been confirmed to have COVID-19 or if required by DPH to isolate or quarantine.” (page 17 – DDOE School Health Return to School Additional Guidance)

Delaware Offers Contact Tracing and Mobile App – COVID Alert DE

Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) on Tuesday launched COVID Alert DE – a mobile app available in the App Store or Google Play that will help Delaware fight community spread of COVID-19.The free mobile app – available to anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or attends college in Delaware – uses Bluetooth technology from Google and Apple to securely and anonymously alert users who have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Add your phone to the COVID-19 Fight – Download the COVID Alert DE App.

Returning to School

CSW Re-Entry Presentation (September 22, 2020)

 COVID-19 Return-to-Play Fall 2020 Handbook for Athletes

Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) – Return to School Guidance

Medical Resources

COVID-19 Community Testing Sites COVID-19 Testing has expanded throughout the state. Here is a list of permanent testing sites in New Castle County. Schools Testing sites were recently addedto the list of permanent testing sites Do You Qualify for an At-Home Testing Option? The State of Delaware is expanding options for COVID-19 detection through the addition of an at-home testing option. This method of testing will be prioritized by Division of Public Health based on the most recent data being reported from healthcare providers and other sources throughout the State. This method of testing is available to Delaware residents only.  If you are ordering for a family, you will need one email address per person/test. Division of Public Health encourages any Delawarean over the age of 60 and those in high risk groups to utilize this testing method. Additionally, Division of Public Health recommends this testing method for the following New Castle communities and risks: Newark

  • Any student of the University of Delaware
  • Wilmington (especially those in zip codes 19801, 19802, and 19805)
  • New Castle (those in zip code 19720)

Questions about COVID-19? Please visit the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH)’s website for coronavirus information at de.gov/coronavirus. Individuals with general questions about coronavirus can call DPH at 1-866-408-1899 or email at DPHcall@delaware.gov. DPH can also be contacted by calling 2-1-1 (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Contact your primary health care provider if you have concerns about symptoms, particularly those with fever and coughing or shortness of breath. COVID-19 Symptoms – DPH

Centers For Disease Control:

CDC.GOV Johns Hopkins University of Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center World Health Organization – Coronavirus

CSW School Nurse Contact Information

During virtual learning, please feel free to reach out to Nurse Karen Micale by email at kmicale@charterschool.org for any health/illness related concerns/questions.

Face Mask Policy and Safety

CSW Face Mask Policy – Approved 8/25/20

State of Delaware Guidance for Face Masks – updated August 24, 2020

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

Mental Health and Wellness

Community Support Resources 24/7 Crisis Line and Crisis Text Line If your child is in need of immediate assistance, please contact Child Priority Response (Mobile Crisis) available 24/7 at 800-969-4357 or the 24/7 Crisis Text Line (text “HOME” to 741-741). Aquila of Delaware – Emotional Support Line Need encouragement? Need help coping with stressful times? Need service referrals? Prevent Child Abuse Delaware–Tips for Parents and Caregivers

Coping with Covid – National Association of School Psychologists

Here are some ways to help your children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19.

Meal Services and Food Bank

Red Clay Cafe Meal Service has Resumed! Red Clay’s meal service is back and better than ever. To ensure that students continue to have access to nutritious meals while schools are closed, the Red Clay Cafe will provide meals free of charge to all students 18 years and under on Tuesdays and Thursdays this fall.See the schedule here!

Food Bank – Sign Up for Notifications

Sign up here to learn more about community food distribution pop-ups.

Do you need help with rent and bills?

There is a state program to help those impacted by our national crisis.

Technology and Printing

Chromebook questions?  Email Mr. Dan Saggione at dsaggione@charterschool.org if you have questions about your chromebook. Please be aware with schools closed and so many people working from home, there will be ongoing challenges for our nation’s broadband infrastructure and the use of it.

Need Access to a Printer – Head to the Library

Curbside printing is available through our New Castle County Libraries.

General Resources

Delaware Department of Education Resources (DOE)– A list of non-profit, community and agency support available to Delaware districts and charterschools in the 2020-21 school year is available here.

Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware Helpline Resources

Continue to check the Food Bank of Delaware’s website and the Delaware Helpline website if you need help with medical care, mental health services, food, etc.

Family Resources by Zip Code

Highmark Inc. is a national, diversified health care partner serving members through its businesses in health insurance, dental insurance, and reinsurance. Use their resource page to look for reduced or free services for food, housing, etc. You can search by zip code at https://highmark.auntbertha.com/.

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Resource Redesign

October 16, 2020, 6:28 am
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Reporting Student Positive COVID-19 Cases at School

Please click here for specific instructions if your student or student-athlete has tested positive for COVID-19 so we can notify the Department of Public Health (DPH) and expedite the implementation of appropriate infectious control actions.

Procedures for Entering Our Building

COVID-19 Building Survey – Staff

All CSW staff must complete this survey before they enter the building and report to the Main Office to sign in.

If a staff member marks “Yes”, to any of the questions in the survey,  the staff member must stay home. There are absolutely no exceptions to this DDOE regulation.

“Any affirmative responses to the health assessment should prompt the family to keep the student home from school. Students and staff must stay home if they are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been confirmed to have COVID-19 or if required by DPH to isolate or quarantine.” (page 17 – DDOE School Health Return to School Additional Guidance)

COVID-19 Building Survey – Students

All CSW students must complete this survey before they attend an in-person event at CSW or enter the building.

If a student marks “Yes”, to any of the questions in the survey, the moderator(s) must inform the student and/or parent/guardian and let them know they must stay home. There are absolutely no exceptions to this DDOE regulation.

“Any affirmative responses to the health assessment should prompt the family to keep the student home from school. Students and staff must stay home if they are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been confirmed to have COVID-19 or if required by DPH to isolate or quarantine.” (page 17 – DDOE School Health Return to School Additional Guidance)

Delaware Offers Contact Tracing and Mobile App – COVID Alert DE

Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) on Tuesday launched COVID Alert DE – a mobile app available in the App Store or Google Play that will help Delaware fight community spread of COVID-19.The free mobile app – available to anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or attends college in Delaware – uses Bluetooth technology from Google and Apple to securely and anonymously alert users who have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Add your phone to the COVID-19 Fight – Download the COVID Alert DE App.

Returning to School

CSW Re-Entry Presentation (September 22, 2020)

 COVID-19 Return-to-Play Fall 2020 Handbook for Athletes

Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) – Return to School Guidance

Medical Resources

COVID-19 Community Testing Sites COVID-19 Testing has expanded throughout the state. Here is a list of permanent testing sites in New Castle County. Schools Testing sites were recently addedto the list of permanent testing sites Do You Qualify for an At-Home Testing Option? The State of Delaware is expanding options for COVID-19 detection through the addition of an at-home testing option. This method of testing will be prioritized by Division of Public Health based on the most recent data being reported from healthcare providers and other sources throughout the State. This method of testing is available to Delaware residents only.  If you are ordering for a family, you will need one email address per person/test. Division of Public Health encourages any Delawarean over the age of 60 and those in high risk groups to utilize this testing method. Additionally, Division of Public Health recommends this testing method for the following New Castle communities and risks: Newark

  • Any student of the University of Delaware
  • Wilmington (especially those in zip codes 19801, 19802, and 19805)
  • New Castle (those in zip code 19720)

Questions about COVID-19? Please visit the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH)’s website for coronavirus information at de.gov/coronavirus. Individuals with general questions about coronavirus can call DPH at 1-866-408-1899 or email at DPHcall@delaware.gov. DPH can also be contacted by calling 2-1-1 (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Contact your primary health care provider if you have concerns about symptoms, particularly those with fever and coughing or shortness of breath. COVID-19 Symptoms – DPH

Centers For Disease Control:

CDC.GOV Johns Hopkins University of Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center World Health Organization – Coronavirus

CSW School Nurse Contact Information

During virtual learning, please feel free to reach out to Nurse Karen Micale by email at kmicale@charterschool.org for any health/illness related concerns/questions.

Face Mask Policy and Safety

CSW Face Mask Policy – Approved 8/25/20

State of Delaware Guidance for Face Masks – updated August 24, 2020

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

Mental Health and Wellness

Community Support Resources 24/7 Crisis Line and Crisis Text Line If your child is in need of immediate assistance, please contact Child Priority Response (Mobile Crisis) available 24/7 at 800-969-4357 or the 24/7 Crisis Text Line (text “HOME” to 741-741). Aquila of Delaware – Emotional Support Line Need encouragement? Need help coping with stressful times? Need service referrals? Prevent Child Abuse Delaware–Tips for Parents and Caregivers

Coping with Covid – National Association of School Psychologists

Here are some ways to help your children cope with changes resulting from COVID-19.

Meal Services and Food Bank

Red Clay Cafe Meal Service has Resumed! Red Clay’s meal service is back and better than ever. To ensure that students continue to have access to nutritious meals while schools are closed, the Red Clay Cafe will provide meals free of charge to all students 18 years and under on Tuesdays and Thursdays this fall.See the schedule here!

Food Bank – Sign Up for Notifications

Sign up here to learn more about community food distribution pop-ups.

Do you need help with rent and bills?

There is a state program to help those impacted by our national crisis.

Technology and Printing

Chromebook questions?  Email Mr. Dan Saggione at dsaggione@charterschool.org if you have questions about your chromebook. Please be aware with schools closed and so many people working from home, there will be ongoing challenges for our nation’s broadband infrastructure and the use of it.

Need Access to a Printer – Head to the Library

Curbside printing is available through our New Castle County Libraries.

General Resources

Delaware Department of Education Resources (DOE)– A list of non-profit, community and agency support available to Delaware districts and charterschools in the 2020-21 school year is available here.

Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware Helpline Resources

Continue to check the Food Bank of Delaware’s website and the Delaware Helpline website if you need help with medical care, mental health services, food, etc.

Family Resources by Zip Code

Highmark Inc. is a national, diversified health care partner serving members through its businesses in health insurance, dental insurance, and reinsurance. Use their resource page to look for reduced or free services for food, housing, etc. You can search by zip code at https://highmark.auntbertha.com/.

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