New Castle County
Expo 2014 PARTICIPANTS
Schools
Elementary: K-5
Delaware College Preparatory Academy identifies core Delaware College Preparatory Academy academic expectations to instill within students a set of Wilmington, DE values and habits to benefit them throughout their lives. www.DCPAcademy.org Students learn with a focus on college readiness. [email protected] (302) 762-7424
Elementary: K-1 (2015: K-2)
La Academia offers a Spanish-immersion model, coupled La Academia Antonia Alonso with a project-based curriculum (Expeditionary Learning). Wilmington, DE The school is housed within the Community Education AcademiaCharter.com Building. (302) 660-3746
Elementary/Middle School, K-6
First State Montessori Academy provides parents and students with an authentic, time-tested, Montessori education in a public school. Core components include First State Montessori Academy personalized instruction, multi-age classrooms, uninterrupted blocks of learning time, and instruction Wilmington, DE from two teachers in each classroom. www.FirstStateMontessori.org [email protected]
Elementary/Middle School, K-8
ASPIRA is a Spanish/English dual-language charter school. Within the 7-year program students will become bilingual, Las Americas ASPIRA Academy bi-literate and bi-cultural, while gaining the academic skills Newark, DE to succeed in school and life. www.AspiraAcademy.org (302) 292-1463
Elementary/Middle School, K-6 (2014: K-7)
Kuumba Academy incorporates the arts into education. Kuumba’s curriculum focuses on developing the “whole Kuumba Academy Charter School child”. Kuumba Academy is housed in the Community Wilmington, DE Education Building in Wilmington. www.KuumbaAcademy.org (302) 472-6450
Elementary/Middle School, PK-8
EastSide offers a strong educational program for EastSide Charter School elementary and middle school students in New Castle County. EastSide caters to the needs of children at varying Wilmington, DE www.ESCS.Charter.k12.de.us grade levels by creating specific academies to address (302) 762-5834 those needs.
Elementary/Middle School, K-8
Family Foundations Academy Family Foundations offers a holistic approach to learning, New Castle, DE focusing on strategies to help families participate in their www.FamilyFoundationsAcademy.org children’s learning. [email protected] (302) 324-8901
Elementary/Middle School, K-7 (2015: K-8)
Odyssey equips students with a lifelong enthusiasm for
learning, a keen awareness of world citizenship, and an Odyssey Charter School ability to think independently and creatively through Wilmington, DE participation in a focused Greek-immersion program. www.OdysseyCharterSchoolDel.org (302) 655-5760
Elementary/Middle School, K-8
Thomas Edison incorporates Stephen Covey’s Leader in Thomas A. Edison Charter School Me Program. Students learn, and are held accountable to, the seven daily habits of leadership. Wilmington, DE www.ThomasEdison.Charter.k12.de.us (302) 778-1101
Elementary/Middle School, 3-8
Gateway serves students who are struggling to achieve academic success in a traditional classroom, utilizing research-based intervention strategies and a highly tailored, arts-based learning environment that seeks to Gateway Lab School identify and capitalize on a student's strengths and interests. Wilmington, DE www.GatewayLabSchool.org [email protected] (302) 633-4091
Middle School, 5-8
Prestige Academy prepares young men in grades 5-8 for Prestige Academy admission to and success in demanding college preparatory high schools through a highly structured, Wilmington, DE www.PrestigeAcademyCS.org achievement-oriented school culture. (302) 762-3240
Elementary/Middle/High School, K-9 (2015: K-10)
MOT Charter prepares students to be creative, intuitive, and analytical thinkers. The school curriculum is designed MOT Charter School to emphasize problem solving. MOT High School, which Middletown, DE opened in 2014, offers an art and science integrated www.MOTCharter.com curriculum. (302) 376-5125
High School, 9 (2015: 9-10) K - 8 Early College High School at Delaware State Reach Academy for Girls provides a rigorous core University provides highly motivated students with a Reach Academy for Girls curriculum based on scientifically researched curriculum concentrating on science, technology, New Castle, DE strategies and globally recognized best practices. We Early College High School engineering and mathematics that is integrated with ReachAcademyForGirls.org seek to help all students, in collaboration with the Dover, DE the relevant curriculum at Delaware State University [email protected] family and community, reach their highest potential ECHS.desu.edu such that all students graduate with one to two years 302-792-6400 and become leaders in their school, family and [email protected] of college credits and are in a favorable position to community. 302-678-3247 graduate from college.
Elementary/Middle/High School, K-10 (2015: K-11)
Newark Charter School Newark Charter offers a rigorous academic curriculum and Newark, DE a high standard of student decorum using the Core www.NewarkCharter.org Knowledge model of education. (302) 369-2001
High School, 9-12
Delaware Academy DAPSS cadets learn through an academically challenging curriculum that includes unique and purposeful elective of Public Safety and Security courses and activities in the public safety and security New Castle, DE fields. Graduates will be prepared for college, career www.DAPSSCharterSchool.org training and careers in the public safety and security fields. [email protected] (302) 322-6050
High School, 9-12
The Charter School of Wilmington prepares students for college with a rigorous academic program and a specific focus on mathematics and science. The Charter School of Wilmington Wilmington, DE www.CharterSchool.org [email protected] (302) 651-2727
High School, 9-12
Delaware Military Academy’s mission is to prepare young Delaware Military Academy men and women for their next level of education in a Wilmington, DE structured and highly disciplined environment providing www.DelMilAcad.org the foundation for good citizenship, scholarship, and [email protected] sound leadership practices. (302) 998-0745
High School, 9 (2015: 9-10) Early College High School at Delaware State University provides highly motivated students with a curriculum concentrating on science, technology, Early College High School engineering and mathematics that is integrated with Dover, DE the relevant curriculum at Delaware State University ECHS.desu.edu such that all students graduate with one to two years [email protected] of college credits and are in a favorable position to 302-678-3247 graduate from college.
High School, 9-10 (*will expand 9-12)
The Delaware Met utilizes the Big Picture Learning model. Every student participates in core content classes and also learns in a real-world setting (internship) two times per week. A mentor from the Wilmington community helps to The Delaware Met support the connection between content curriculum and *New in 2015 real world application. Parents and families are actively Wilmington, DE involved in the learning process, helping to shape the www.TheDelawareMet.org student’s learning plan. The Big Picture Learning model [email protected] ensures that students are prepared for college and (302) 660-3938 beyond!
High School, 9-10 (*will expand to 9-12) At Delaware Design-Lab High School students will use innovative Design Learning to imagine, design and create Delaware Design-Lab High School successful futures in college, careers, and lifelong * New in 2015! learning. Design-Lab High students learn to be innovators, Wilmington, DE which builds their creative capital. The graduates will enter www.Design-LabSchools.org into a whole new socio-economic class, referred to as the [email protected] “creative class”, improving the economic trajectory of their (215) 820-7547 lives.
6th grade (*will expand to 6-12) Great Oaks - Wilmington is dedicated to college success for every student. At Great Oaks, every student receives two hours of small group tutoring every day. In addition, Great Oaks Charter School Great Oaks provides a structured and safe environment *Coming in 2015! where 100% of the focus is on learning. Catering to www.GreatOaksCharter.org students individualized education needs allows Great Oaks [email protected] student to experience tremendous growth.
8th-10th (*will expand to 8-12)
Freire Charter School Wilmington provides a college- preparatory learning experience with a focus on individual Freire Charter School freedom, critical thinking, and problem solving in an *Coming in 2015! environment that emphasizes the values of community, www.FreireCharterSchool.org teamwork, and nonviolence.
9th-10th (*will expand to 9-12) 8th-10th (*will expand to 8-12)
FSMA is a full time Marine JROTC Charter High School Freire Charter School Wilmington provides a college- program, coupled with project based learning as our preparatory learning experience with a focus on individual instructional approach. Learning is contextual, creative, Freire Charter School freedom, critical thinking, and problem solving in an and shared, solving complex problems with *Coming in 2015! environment that emphasizes the values of community, First State Military Academy communication and by answering the questions posed by www.FreireCharterSchool.org teamwork, and nonviolence.
*Coming in 2015! these problems. We are starting with no more than 200 [email protected] Cadets in the 9th and 10 grade, beginning in the Fall of Clayton, DE www.FSMilitaryAcademy.org 2015, adding a freshman class each year thereafter. [email protected]
High School
The Delaware STEM Academy will provide students with the opportunity to learn a science-technology- engineering-mathematics (STEM) curriculum using engineering and environmental sciences as a living laboratory. The school will prepare students for college Delaware STEM Academy placement and workforce entry in engineering, *Coming Soon to Delaware! environmental science and energy technology. The DE DESTEMAcademy.org STEM Academy will apply for its charter this year and (302) 993-6993 plans on a Fall 2016 opening.
High School
Lean Tech Academy will apply for its charter this year and plans on a Fall 2016 opening. Lean Tech has a commitment to holistic, project-based learning which is reflected in Lean Tech Academy their five “arches”: Balanced Learning; Collaborative *Coming Soon to Delaware! Practice; Movement; Nutrition, Health & Wellness; and www.LeanTechAcademy.org Peaceful School Culture. (302) 993-6993
Community Organizations & Businesses
Tutoring Back to Basics Learning Educational services Wilmington & Newark, DE www.BacktoBasicsLearning.com (302) 594-0754
Special education staffing Tutoring Boost Learning, LLC Wilmington, DE BoostLearningOnline.com (302) 691-5821
Child care
Extra-curricular programming The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware Multiple Locations www.BGClubs.org (302) 661-6464 Art museum
The Delaware Center for Contemporary Art Educational programming Wilmington, DE www.TheDCCA.org (302) 656-6466
Pre-college enrichment (engineering, science,
math and technology) FAME Delaware Greenville, DE www.FameDelaware.org [email protected] (302) 777-3254
The Grand Opera House Educational theatre programming for schools “Stage of Discovery” and families Wilmington, DE www.TheGrandWilmington.org [email protected] (302) 652-5577 x3300 Educational services in business, economics and
free enterprise Junior Achievement of Delaware, Inc. Multiple Locations www.JADelaware.org (302) 654-4510
Adult and youth music education The Music School of Delaware Multiple Locations www.MusicSchoolofDelaware.org [email protected] (302) 762-3422
National Bee, Inc. Online math programs and tournaments Online www.NationalBee.org (302) 239-4661
Education consulting Pritchett Associates Charter Parent Survey Delaware www.PritchettMAssociates.com [email protected] (302) 275-1746
Uniform sales
Rush Uniforms New Castle, DE www.RushUniform.com [email protected] (302) 328-5444
Wilmington University Early college programming Delaware http://www.wilmu.edu/earlycollege/ 302-378-0356 Supplemental math & reading program Kumon of Bear Hockessin, Bear www.KumonBear.com (302) 613-0832
Education materials for parents and teachers Becker’s Parent/Teacher Store Wilmington www.ShopBecker.com (302) 993-1403
Supplemental program for improved academic and behavioral performance Brain Balance Achievement Centers Wilmington/Pike Creek www.brainbalancecenters.com 302-397-8465
Family resource publication
Delaware Kids’ Directory Delaware delawarekidsdirectory.com 302-256-6932
Programming for families and schools
Delaware Symphony Orchestra Delaware DelawareSymphony.org (302) 656-7442
Financial institution
Del-One Federal Credit Union Multiple Locations Del-One.org 302-739-4496
Financial education Hoeschel Financial Services Multiple Locations HoeschelFS.com 302-861-6503
School and community education services School and community education services
Infinity Educational Services Infinity Educational Services National National 1-877-660-7740 1-877-660-7740 InfinityEducationalServices.com InfinityEducationalServices.com
Swimming facility and lessons Kids First Swim Schools Hockessin 302-235-SWIM(7946) KidsFirstSwimSchools.com
Financial and computer services Maillie LLP Wilmington 302-358-2371 www.Maillie.com
MetLife Financial education and guidance 443-492-6583
[email protected] MetLife.com
Coffee sales
OrganoGold 267-496-8514 [email protected] EstherAndPaulRich.OrganoGold.com
Dental services
Pike Creek Dental Wilmington (302) 239-0410 PikeCreekDental.com
Supplemental program to develop social and living skills
Prompt & Play Wellness Center Wilmington (302) 691-5658 promptandplay.com
Anti-Smoking curriculum and program
Smoking Totally Not Cool 856-278-1723 [email protected] SmokingTotallyNotCool.com
Furniture sales ATD American
866-523-2300 ext 2236 [email protected] ATDAmerican.com/Charter