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100 N. DuPont Rd. Wilmington, DE 19807 Main Office (302) 651-2727 Main Office FAX (302) 652-1246 Web site: www.charterschool.org Member of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary of Mathematics, Science and Technology

The Charter School of Wilmington : The school opened its doors in September of 1996 as one of the most significant Phase 3 College prep - 75 th to 84 th percentile initiatives for improving public in Delaware. A nationally consortium of six local companies, together with , parents, and community leaders, organized Delaware’s first Phase 4 Accelerated college prep - independently operated public school with an emphasis on the 85 th to 92 nd percentile nationally study of math and science . CSW is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association . Phase 5 College prep - HONORS - rd th 93 to 99 percentile nationally Demographics : The Charter School of Wilmington has an ethnically diverse student body of 970 students reflecting the Class Rank: Because our admissions preference evaluates community we serve. Our students represent seven different aptitude, achievement, and specific interest in the study of public school districts and multiple Catholic and Independent mathematics, science, and technology, and because our schools. phasing process evaluates aptitude and achievement, class rank Mission: The mission of The Charter School of Wilmington is not published except for scholarship requirements. is to engage highly motivated high school students with an Percentile ranking is available upon request. interest in math and science by providing a challenging college preparatory curriculum in a safe, friendly and nurturing Grade Point Average: The grading scale is a modified 10-pt. environment that integrates practical learning opportunities, system with GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale with weight given sets high expectations, develops social responsibility and to higher phases. Only the GPA is weighted. The numerical promotes a global perspective. grades are not weighted on the transcript.

Focus: The special focus of The Charter School of All phased classes are counted in the weighted GPA . Non- Wilmington is math, science and computer education. At least phased courses (i.e. courses listed on the transcript without 10.5 of the required 24.5 credits must be earned in these areas. a 3, 4, 5, 6 in front of the course name) do not receive any

Curriculum: The program offers a challenging, college weight. Phase 3 (college prep) also does not receive any preparatory curriculum. To graduate from The Charter School weight. All GPAs listed are either interim or final GPAs for of Wilmington, students earn a minimum of 24.5 credits, the year listed. Unweighted GPAs are available upon request. which includes an experimentally designed research project. Grading and Weighting Scale Math 4.0 Science 4.5 Computer Science .5 Social Science 3.0 Math/Science/Computer 1.0 Physical Ed. 1.0 English 4.0 Electives 3.5 Foreign Language 2.0 Health .5 Junior Research Project .5

CSW operates on a modified block schedule over a two-day period. Students can register for seven course credits, except for ninth grade (6.5).

Advanced Placement Courses: This year AP courses are offered in Calculus (AB & BC), Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics C, Environmental Science, Computer Science A, English Literature, English Language, Latin, Spanish Language, French Language, Psychology, U. S. History, U. S. Government and Economics. A few students may schedule AP Studio Art, AP European History or AP Art History with a neighboring school. Students must meet prerequisite requirements and receive instructor approval to enroll in AP courses. Post- AP courses include Calculus 3 and Differential G. P. A. Distribution (Class of 2018) Equations. Number of Students = 233

Weighted Unweighted CEEB SCHOOL CODE: 080164 Above 4.50 7% 0% President: Dr. Samuel D. Paoli 4.26 – 4.50 16% 0% Vice President: Eric M. Anderson 4.01 – 4.25 16% 0% 3.76 – 4.00 20% 30% School Counselors: Jon Gillespie (Dept. Chair) 3.51 – 3.75 15% 23% Holly Gosser 3.26 – 3.50 13% 21% Adetola Magbagbeola 3.01 – 3.25 6% 15% Mary E. Maslar 2.76 – 3.00 4% 5% Administrative Assist. to Student Services : Maria Fiscella Below 2.76 3% 6%

Ability Groupings (Phases): Our academic programs are structured so each student is placed in a level that will 2018 Class National Merit Semifinalists – 19 challenge one without being overwhelmed. To accommodate 2018 Class National Merit Commended Students – 27 the range of abilities, we provide three levels of ability 2018 Class National Hispanic Scholar - 1 groupings known as phases . Each student’s phase is initially 2018 Class PSAT median (1273): ERW-639, Math-634 determined through an assessment process required for 2017 Class SAT average (1324): ERW-656, Math-668 acceptance and entrance into The Charter School of 2017 Class College Matriculation: 99% (4 yr.) 1% (2 yr.) Wilmington. Three college preparatory phases exist prior to the AP level of courses (levels 3, 4, and 5) with Phase 5 designated as Honors.