Enrollment

What to Expect

Charter School of New Castle currently enrolls 806 students from K through eighth grade. Our average classroom size is 22 students per class.

Students in grades Kindergarten thru 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 and one special class. During specials students take, Physical Education, Technology, Music and Art.

2018-19 Open Enrollment

Charter School of New Castle is now accepting Renewals for Existing Students and Applications for New Students for the 2018-2019 School Year. Please click the buttons below to apply online.

New Students

Returning Students

Application Process

To enroll in Kindergarten, students must be 5 years of age by August 31st of the current school year.

Who can Apply?

Admission to Charter School of New Castle is open to any student who is a Delaware resident.

When to Apply?

Returning Families – CSNC 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 – CSNC is now accepting New Student applications for the 2018-2019 school year for grades Kindergarten – 8. Applications will be accepted FOR THE SY 18/19 on a first-come, first-served basis SINCE 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

Enrollment FAQs

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
Kindergarten applicants
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 Charter School of New Castle

Apply Online

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

Middle School
Kina Smith-Hamilton
enrollment@ffa.k12.de.us
302-324-8901 ext 300

Elementary School
Ahtiya Johnson
enrollment@ffa.k12.de.us
302-324-8901 ext 200

En Español:

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

Aplicar por Internet

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

Middle School
Kina Smith-Hamilton
enrollment@ffa.k12.de.us
302-757-6830 ext 300

Elementary School
Ahtiya Johnson
enrollment@ffa.k12.de.us
302-324-8901 ext 200