School Information
Our AddressEastSide Charter School
3000 N. Claymont Street Wilmington, DE 19802 Phone: (302) 762-5834 Fax: (302) 762-3864 |
Hours of Operation
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School CalendarThe school calendar is modeled after the nearby public school districts with the modification to accommodate our extended school day and school year. The school year is composed of 168 student days, starting in mid-August and ending in mid-June.
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Grades Enrolled; Teacher Student RatioThe school currently enrolls approximately 480 students, from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Typical classroom size is less than 20 students and the student/teacher ratio is less than 22:1. Small classes are one of the keys to EastSide’s academic success.
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Facilities and School Resources
EastSide Charter School sits on 8 acres of land and includes 29 classrooms, a full service gym, an auditorium, a cafeteria, a teachers’ lounge and an office suite. The school also has 4 acres of athletic fields including soccer and football fields and a baseball/softball diamond and children’s playground areas.
EastSide possesses a new library and media center, constructed and furnished with funds given by generous donors. This facility contains a new collection of books designed to support and supplement our curriculum, as well as new computers to aid students in research projects.
The school is fully equipped with wireless internet access. All classes from grades 3 to 8 are equipped with SmartBoard Technology and laptop carts, so that each student has a laptop available to them for use in the classroom. A computer lab is open for students and teachers to enter during free periods to take advantage of web-based research tools.
EastSide possesses a new library and media center, constructed and furnished with funds given by generous donors. This facility contains a new collection of books designed to support and supplement our curriculum, as well as new computers to aid students in research projects.
The school is fully equipped with wireless internet access. All classes from grades 3 to 8 are equipped with SmartBoard Technology and laptop carts, so that each student has a laptop available to them for use in the classroom. A computer lab is open for students and teachers to enter during free periods to take advantage of web-based research tools.
What Makes EastSide Special?
EastSide is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of raising students’ expectations, educational levels, and ability to pursue their goals. EastSide, has created an environment that enriches the social, academic, and emotional growth of our students. The following EastSide programs were created by various members of the school community to encourage growth beyond the academic setting.
● Habits of Work and Learning: At ESCS, we believe that the character traits of responsibility, collaboration, persistence, and courage are important for student success in academics and in life. We also believe that there are certain habits, which exemplify these traits. These Habits of Work and Learning will be modeled, taught and assessed so that students can strengthen those character traits. - “We Are Crew, Not Passengers”
Responsibility:
Collaboration:
Persistence:
Courage:
Responsibility:
- I can take responsibility for my success as a learner.
- I can arrive for each class prepared.
- I can participate fully and mindfully in class—I am all in!
- I can carefully and thoughtfully complete all class assignments to the best of my ability and in a timely manner.
Collaboration:
- I can cooperate with others.
- I can accept personal differences and can work with anyone.
- I can share my ideas and listen to others.
- I can take ownership for my role in groups.
Persistence:
- I am persistent and strive to produce high quality work.
- I can keep trying.
- I can improve my learning by asking for help when needed and by asking questions.
- I can learn from feedback and revise my work.
Courage:
- I have the courage to demonstrate excellence in my school and my community
- I can make a difference by making the right choice, even when it’s unpopular.
- I can be a role model for my peers.
- I can make a positive impact on my school and my community.
● Mentoring Program: EastSide’s Mentoring Program connects community volunteers with our students for one day a week, 45 minute, tutoring and mentoring sessions designed to enrich students’ academic development while giving them important time spent building valuable relationships, including at the annual holiday party and at the annual Flower Market outing.
● After School Activities: EastSide works to provide positive and enriching experiences for students both inside and outside of school. Staff members run clubs and sports after school to extend the positive, welcoming learning community beyond the school day. Some of the clubs offered are: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Dance/Cheer, Men’s Mentoring, Sophisticated Ladies, and more.
● After School Activities: EastSide works to provide positive and enriching experiences for students both inside and outside of school. Staff members run clubs and sports after school to extend the positive, welcoming learning community beyond the school day. Some of the clubs offered are: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Dance/Cheer, Men’s Mentoring, Sophisticated Ladies, and more.
Freedom of Information Act
There are several ways to request public information from EastSide Charter School. View the school's request procedures for the Freedom of Information Act Policies below.
Submit FOIA Requests Online
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Fax to:
(302) 762-3864 |
Mail to:
ATTN: Nicholas Medaglio Director of Marketing & Development EastSide Charter School 3000 N. Claymont Street Wilmington, DE 19802 |
Submit in person at:
ATTN: Nicholas Medaglio Director of Marketing & Development EastSide Charter School 3000 N. Claymont Street Wilmington, DE 19802 |
NOTICE:
Under Delaware's Freedom of Information Act, 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10006 ("FOIA"), a FOIA request or petition, along with any information contained therein or any documents attached thereto, submitted to any "public body" subject to FOIA, including, without limitation, any board, bureau, commission, agency or committee of EastSide, may itself be deemed a "public record" subject to disclosure under FOIA.
Under Delaware's Freedom of Information Act, 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10006 ("FOIA"), a FOIA request or petition, along with any information contained therein or any documents attached thereto, submitted to any "public body" subject to FOIA, including, without limitation, any board, bureau, commission, agency or committee of EastSide, may itself be deemed a "public record" subject to disclosure under FOIA.
