EXCELLENCE • COMMUNITY • LEADERSHIP FACTS recent achievements status and focus of curriculum • “Superior performance” rating for overall school performance in Delaware Public Independently operated public school School accountability ratings established in 1996 with a focus on • Recognition School by the Delaware Department of Education for exceptional performance (October, 2013) mathematics and science. • Top-scoring high school in the State on Delaware Math Assessments (1998-2018) corporate sponsors • Top-scoring high school in the State on Delaware Reading Assessments (1998-2018 The 1996 Consortium Member Companies 10th -12 grades) include Bell Atlantic (now Verizon), • Top-scoring high school in the State on Delaware Writing Assessments (1999-2018) Delmarva Power, DuPont Company, • Top-scoring high school in the State on Delaware Science Assessments Hercules, Inc. (now Ashland), Medical (2000-2018) Center of Delaware (now Christiana Care), • Top-scoring high school in the State on Delaware Social Studies Assessments and AstraZeneca. (2000-2018) • Highest average SAT scores in the State (among all public high schools) (2000- Today, employees of these companies 2018) continue to serve on the school’s Board • 2014-2018 DIAA State Sportsmanship Award of Directors. • National Merit Scholarship Winners (2002-2018) enrollment (2018-2019) • 220 students earned AP Scholar Awards in 2018 from the College Board 970 • Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar (2017, 2018) • Delaware BioGENEius Challenge Winner (2016, 2017, 2018) Innovation and accolades • First Place in State at Delaware Science Olympiad (2000-2018); top one third in The Charter School of Wilmington has National Science Olympiad a dedicated Nanotechnology Lab and a • Academic Bowl - National Representatives (2014-2018) 2009 National Champion Fluid Mechanics PumpLab™. • State and National French, Latin and Spanish contest winners (2003-2018) The Charter School of Wilmington is • First place at Delaware Math League Invitational (both 9th grade team & 10th-12th ranked #3 on Niche’s 2019 Best Charter grade teams; 2000-2018) Schools in America List. • Students placed first in the State individually at the Delaware Math League Invitational (2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2014-2018) The Charter School of Wilmington • First Place in Regional Delaware Math League (2001-2018) was ranked the #19 STEM (science, • First Place in State in Delaware Envirothon (1999, 2000, 2002-2018) technology, engineering, math) High (1st Place in North America - 2008, 8th place in North America – 2015) School in the nation by U.S. News & • First Place “Best of Show” Award at Delaware Science Expo (1999-2018) World Report (May, 2018). • First Place in Odyssey of the Mind Competition (2002-2018) The Charter School of Wilmington is a • United States Presidential Scholar Student National Blue Ribbon School designated (2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018) by the U.S. Department of Education • Two 2015 Intel Science Search Semifinalists (September, 2013). • United States National Physics Team (2002-2018); 51 semifinalists and 12 U.S. Physics Team members; 2017 student placed in top 30 in U.S. mission • 2003 and 2018 gold medalist International Physics Olympiad; 2007, 2008 silver The mission of The Charter School medalists International Physics Olympiad of Wilmington is to engage highly • Three Davidson Fellows Scholarship Awards from the Davidson Institute for Talent motivated high school students with an Development interest in math and science by providing • Delaware Mock Trial Competition State Champions 2006-2011, 2013, 2014 and 3rd a challenging college preparatory place in Nation 2008 curriculum in a safe, friendly and • World Quest State Champions 2007-2014; 4th place in Nation 2008; 9th in Nation nurturing environment that integrates 2009, 2013 practical learning opportunities, sets • National Senate Youth Scholar 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017 • Youth in Government Best Senator and Best First Year Participant 2013; high expectations, develops social Youth Governor and Chief Justice participants 2015, Youth Governor, Chief Justice responsibility and promotes a global and Editor in Chief participants 2018 perspective. • Delaware Theater Company – DE Young Playwrights Festival jefferson council (3 finalists 2012, 2 finalists 2013, 2 finalists 2015, 1 finalist 2016) The focus of the 2018-2019 Jefferson • Eight Professional Publications Presented at International Computer Science Council is helping children living in our Conferences since 2004 Wilmington community. The Council • National Boys State President 2011, Vice President 2007, along with CSW students is partnering National Representative 2015, 2016, 2018 with local organizations in three • National Girls State Chief Justice 2014 areas: pediatric cancer through the B+ • USA Biology Olympiad semifinalists & finalists; Gold Medal International Competition 2008-2013, 2017, 2018 Foundation and Candlelighters, student • FIRST Tech Robotics Regional Champion (2005-2016); tutoring within the Leading Youth Regional participant 2005-2014; World Championships participant 2005-2007 Through Empowerment (LYTE) Program, • West Point Bridge Contest - National semifinalists 2013, 2014, 2015; and foster care support through the Kind National finalist 2013 to Kids Foundation. • Technology Student Association - medal winners 2013-2018 state conferences course requirements • USA Today All-USA Teacher 2005 24.5 credits required for graduation • 2009 Life Sciences Educator’s Award Columbus Scholar including: at least 10 credits in • Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Superstars in Education teaching award mathematics and science; 4 years of • Superstars in Education Award winner english; 3 years of social sciences; 2 • State Brain Bee Champion 2010-2014, 2017, 2018; 8th in Nation 2011, years of world language; Junior Research; 6th in Nation 2012 health, physical education, and electives. • 2011 Gold Banner, 2012 Silver Banner Winner for Jefferson Council Volunteer Awards; 2013, 2014 Delaware Recipient For Outstanding Service; 1 of 9 student:teacher ratio Ambassador Schools in U.S.; 2015 2nd place national winner; 2016, 2017 21:1 Ambassador School banner winner average class size • 18 out of 20 winners in 2011 Delaware Today’s Best High School Essayist Contest (including first place) 22 • 2017-2018 Academic All-American Team Award – Varsity Volleyball college placement rate 99% FACTS sports, clubs, activities bus transportation 17 Smiles Club Mock Trial Contracted bus transportation is 24 Hour Film Club Model UN provided by the Red Clay Consolidated 3D Printing Club Muscle Movement Foundation School District throughout the Red Clay Academic Bowl Nap Club School District. Alex’s Lemonade Club National Economic Challenge Alzheimer’s Association Club National Honor Society Anime Club Nintendo Club dress code Art Club Odyssey of the Mind Students must wear school shirts with a Asian Student Alliance Off the Coast Conservation Club visible CSW logo. Solid color khaki style Association for Computing Machinery PAW (Protection of Animal Welfare) Club pants, skirts and shorts must meet the Badminton Club Paws for People Club CSW dress code. Athletic shoes, dress Baking Club Photography Club shoes, and sandals with straps may be Basketball Club Physics/Astronomy Club worn. No flip-flops are permitted. Bee Club Ping Pong Club Bible Club Pokemon Club Bikes for Mozambique Club important dates Quiz Bowl Biology Club Red Clay Secondary Orchestra, Select Open House: Blue-Gold Club Orchestra & String Quartet Saturday, October 20, 2018 Book Club Red Cross Club 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon Business Professionals of America Club Refugee Acculturation Club Card Club Ronald McDonald House Club Assessments: Charter History Club Russian Club December 8, 2018 Charter Space Program Club Save Rock and Roll Club January 12, 2019 Chemistry Club Save the Elephants Club Science Ambassadors 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Chess Club College Peer Mentoring Club Science Olympiad (for 8th grade students applying CommuniDE Club Sertoma Club for 9th grade) Concert Band Sexuality and Gender Alliance CSW Newspaper Club Ski Club admissions Dance Club Speech and Debate Club Ms. Suzanne Musacchio Destress and Reset Club Student Government Association (302) 651-2727 ext. 201 (phone) Diamond Challenge Club Student Leadership Initiative Program Disney Club (SLIP) (302) 652-1246 (fax) Tabletop Gaming Club [email protected] (e-mail) Dream Catchers Foundation Drone Club Technology Student Association (TSA) Ten Minutes Club address Engineering Club Entrepreneur Club Thirst Project Club The Charter School of Wilmington Environmental Club Transporting Transportation Club 100 N. Dupont Road Envirothon Ultimate Frisbee Club Wilmington, Delaware 19807 Esports Club Under-Represented Minority Club www.charterschool.org Evolution of Rock Club Unicef Club Fighting Game Club United Way of Delaware Finer Things Discussion Club UDM (Universal Dance Movement Club) Fitness Club WiSTEM (Women in STEM) Force Gives Life Club Wonderful Shirts Wonderful Earth Club Force Media World Quest French Club Yearbook French Culture Club YELL (Youth to Eliminate Loss of Life) French Exchange Program Yoga Club French Honor Society Youth in Government Gaming Club Baseball (varsity, junior varsity) Gender Equality Club Boys & Girls Cross Country Geology Club Boys & Girls Lacrosse Girls Cyber Club (varsity, junior varsity) GLOW (Grow to Love Oneself Boys Basketball Wholeheartedly) Club (varsity,