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Mission

The mission of the Charter School of Wilmington is to engage highly motivated high school students with an interest in math and science by providing a challenging college preparatory curriculum in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment that integrates practical learning opportunities, sets high expectations, develops social responsibility and promotes a global perspective.

Innovation, Ethics, Cultural Awareness, Motivation, Respect, Mastery, Social Responsibility and Partnerships

Charter School of Wilmington believes that....

• Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and collaboration promote innovation.


• An ethical learning environment develops good decision making, habits and virtues.


• Cultural awareness is important to appreciate unique differences within an interconnected and multicultural world community.


• Motivation can be fostered by setting high expectations, inspiring each other and celebrating success.


• Respect for each other’s challenges, beliefs, rights, and property builds honor and self-esteem.


• Life-long learning is essential for mastery and success in a changing, highly technological world.


• Diverse experiences and community outreach build social responsibility.


• Schools excel through partnerships among faculty, students, administration, parents, business leaders and the broader community.

VISION

The Charter School of Wilmington is a nationally recognized college-preparatory math/science high school that continuously improves academic excellence by advancing overall student performance - to produce leaders for the 21st century.

EDUCATIONAL  OBJECTIVES

• To prepare students who are thoroughly educated in mathematics and science.
• To prepare students who are broadly educated in the humanities.
• To prepare students who are technologi­cally literate and understand the operation and use of computers and laboratory instruments.
• To prepare students who are able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• To prepare students who are firmly grounded in character development.