Organization: EASTSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL
Mission: THE MISSION OF EASTSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IN A SAFE, CARING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT SO THAT THEY CAN EXCEL ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE CAPABLE OF MASTERING CONTENT STANDARDS AND MEETING SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS WHEN THEY HAVE THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING, ADEQUATE TIME AND APPROPRIATE SUPPORT. STUDENTS ARE VIEWED AS INDIVIDUALS AND EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ACCOMMODATE EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE GIFTS AND TALENTS.
Activities: EASTSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATES A K TO 8TH GRADE URBAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING 426 STUDENTS IN NORTHEAST WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, ONE OF THE POOREST AREAS IN THE STATE. ABOUT 87% OF THE STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH UNDER FEDERAL GUIDLINES. THE SCHOOL'S GOALS ARE TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE CRITICAL THINKERS, TO INSTILL IN THEM A LOVE OF LEARNING, AND TO SHAPE THEM AS PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. AMONG THE STRATEGIES IMPLEMENTED TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS ARE SMALLER CLASSES (AVERAGE LESS THAN 20 PER CLASSROOM), INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO EACH CHILD'S ACADEMIC NEEDS, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR ALL, FOCUS ON POSITIVE CHARACTER AND BEHAVIOR TRAITS, AND FIRM CONSISTENT DISCIPLINE POLICIES.
NTEE category: Education
Secondary category: Youth Development