Enrollment

Enrollment Updates

APEX Honors Program comes to ESCS - [Link: APEX Application]
An exciting new program for talented students is coming to EastSide Charter School this Fall. High performing students are often overlooked. Students who have the capacity to go beyond the state assessment and compete on a higher level should be given every tool necessary to succeed. To ensure that top performing students reach their peak, we have created the APEX Honors Program. Please check out the flyer, and then click this link to access the Application to be a part of the APEX Program this Fall.

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What to Expect

EastSide Charter School currently enrolls over 500 students from Pre-K through eighth grade. Our average classroom size in grades Pre-K-4 is 14 students and in grades 5-8 on average there are 18 students per class.

Students in grades K-4 have five academic classes a day and one special class. During specials students take Physical Education, Music or Art. In grades 5-8 students have four academic classes, one high school prep class and one special class. During specials students take, Physical Education, Music, Art, French, Cooking, Character Education, Computer, Black American Studies, String Ensemble or Concert Band or Crew.

2019-20 Open Enrollment

EastSide Charter School is now accepting Renewals for Existing Students and Applications for New Students for the 2019-2020 School Year. Please click the buttons below to apply online.

New Students

Returning Students

Application Process

To enroll in Pre-Kindergarten, students must be 4 years old by August 31 (5 years old for Kindergarten).

Please Note:
Pre-kindergarten tuition is billed on a sliding scaled based on household income. To determine monthly rates for each child parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide proof of income.

Who can Apply?

Admission to EastSide Charter is open to any student who is a Delaware resident.

When to Apply?

Returning Families – EastSide Returning Families PLEASE complete an Intent to Return Form. This can be done online using the link above, or the completed form can be returned to the school office or to your student’s teacher.

New Families – EastSide is now accepting New Student applications for the 2019-2020 school year for grades Pre-K – 8. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis AFTER THE CHOICE WINDOW HAS CLOSED. You can apply online using the link above; or come into our main office to complete an Application.

View Enrollment Policy

Required Documentation

In order to complete the enrollment process, you must submit the following:

1. Proof of Age
2. Proof of a completed lead test for all applicants
5 years old or younger
3. Updated Immunization (2 varicella shots)
4. 2 Proofs of Residency*
*a. Lease / Mortgage and one utility bill
*b. Two utility bills (gas, water and/or electric bills
accepted)
5. Photo I.D. for parent / guardian
6. Custody Documentation (if applicable)

Please Note:
Parents/guardians residing with a friend or relative must submit a notarized letter, signed by the person they are residing with, attesting to their residency, and that of the potential student. They must also provide a copy of the utility bill of the person they are residing with to attest to the residence address.

After Enrollment:
In an effort to design the proper support to assist your child, accepted applicants will also need to submit the following documents:

Copy of Smarter Balanced Scores
Copy of Last Report Card
Copy of Child's I.E.P. (if applicable)

To Apply:

All interested families must submit an application online or apply in person at EastSide Charter School

Apply Online

For all enrollment and/or admission inquiries please contact our Enrollment Coordinator,

Maritza Ramos, Office Manager & Enrollment Coordinator
enrollment@escs.k12.de.us
302-762-5834 ext. 134

En Español:

Todas familias interesadas en aplicar deben presentar una solicitud en línea o solicitar en persona en EastSide Chárter School.

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Para todas las consultas de matrícula o admisión por favor póngase en contacto con nuestra Coordinadora de Inscripción

Maritza Ramos, Office Manager & Enrollment Coordinator
enrollment@escs.k12.de.us
302-762-5834 ext. 134