School Choice
Important Forms
• Enrollment Procedures: English | Spanish
• School Choice Procedures
• School Choice Application
• Language Immersion
• Registration Forms
• Acceptance Guidelines
• Transportation
• FAQs
• Good Cause
Student Health forms: Grades K-6 • Grades 7-12
Transportation
The parent of a child enrolled in a Colonial School District school or program through the School Choice Program is responsible for transporting their child to/from the Choice school or to/from the nearest existing bus stop in the Choice school’s attendance area provided that the bus has space available (without reimbursement).
Colonial Early Education Program
Comprised of preschool aged children with and without identified disabilities all preschool classes are taught by Delaware state certified early childhood educators, and all have at least one paraeducator. All classrooms have state certified speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, and/or physical therapists who work in the preschool classrooms. CEEP classrooms implement a developmentally appropriate educational curriculum which focuses on language, social, cognitive, fine motor, and large motor growth.
Mandarin Chinese and Spanish language immersion programs
Language immersion is an educational approach in which students are taught the curriculum content through a second language. Students receive math, science, and social studies instruction in a target language, such as Spanish or Chinese. Because of the teaching strategies used, students are able to develop literacy skills in both English and the target world language while attaining academic achievement that is at or above their grade level. In addition, students will develop world cultural sensitivity. Language immersion is a wonderful vehicle to prepare our students academically, linguistically and socially for the challenges and needs of our global community.
Middle School
In an on-going effort to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond, the Colonial School District has redesigned our three existing middle schools.
Colonial’s approach to Middle School increases student engagement by providing a hands-on, relevant, and inquiry-based approach to learning. Theme schools cultivate student interests and talents while building a sense of community and school spirit. The Middle School experience furthers the District’s mission to prepare every student to be college and career ready.
Colonial Middle Schools . . .
- Expand upon William Penn’s 20 college and career degree programs.
- Foster unique themes at each middle school.
- Focus on the robust expectations of the Common Core State Standards 21st century learning and technology innovation.
- Include educators, students, parents and community stakeholders in the planning process.
William Penn High School
William Penn High School is committed to helping our students understand, connect, and act on critical global issues by integrating 21st century skills and experiences through degree programs. Once the school year begins, students will receive their recommended courses to complete their major in four years. By the student’s junior year, they will be able to determine their “concentration” and refine their focus. By graduation, students will complete their degree programs, have had the opportunity to work with local businesses and apply for local college credits and trade certifications.
Humanities College Academy
• Behavioral Sciences
• Education
• International Studies
• Legal Studies
• Communications
• Visual & Performing Arts
Business College Academy
• Air Force Jr. ROTC
• Culinary Arts
• Financial Services
• Marketing
• Business Administration
STEM College Academy
• Agriculture
• Architecture & Interior Design
• Construction
• Engineering
• Allied Health
• Services
• Manufacturing
• Mathematics
• Science
• Information Technology