Christina School District Kindergarten 2026-2027 Application

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Welcome to Christina School District Choice!

The Christina School District (CSD) is a Delaware public school system serving more than 14,000 students in New Castle County. As one of the largest school districts in the state, students have access to many exceptional opportunities, including college credits and special education programs. Our commitment to education matches our commitment to adopting new technologies. Christina also approaches learning in a unique way. Students can learn through our CSD Virtual Academy or in person via our comprehensive schools. This allows students and families the benefits of attending a traditional classroom or the benefits of virtual learning. The district currently serves the City of Newark and the surrounding suburban areas, and a portion of the City of Wilmington.

General School Choice Information

A parent residing within the State of Delaware may seek to enroll that parent’s child in a public school in any school district, charter school, magnet school, or vocational-technical school through this application. Any student not currently registered in a public school (excluding charter schools) in the State of Delaware must be registered in their School of Residence before submitting a Delaware Standard Application for Educational Options. Click here https://www.christinak12.org/school-locator to search for your child’s School of Residence and check with your School of Residence for required paperwork.

Note: All students applying to a Delaware Public School District and/or Charter School must first register in their School of Residence before submitting a School Choice application (the Delaware Standard Application for Educational Options). Transportation to and from a Choice school becomes the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

When applying for a specific program, you may need to complete the program application at the school level in addition to the Choice application (the Delaware Standard Application for Educational Options). Please carefully read the instructions.

Please be prepared to upload the following documents to your Choice application:

1. Final Report Card for 2024-2025
2. Current Report Card for 2025-2026
3. Attendance Report for 2024-2025
4. Attendance Report for 2025-2026
5. Discipline Report
6. Custody/Guardianship Order
7. Current Proof of Residence

Below, we offer a snapshot of a few of our programs available for Choice. For detailed information about each option or to learn more about all of our schools and programs, please visit www.christinak12.org/school-choice.
 

VIRTUAL ACADEMY - Choice application only, required.

• Christina School District Virtual Academy (CSDVA), a fully online learning program for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. For more information about CSDVA, visit www.christinak12.org/CSDVA.
  • Grades K-5 (Gallaher Elementary School): Select ’Gallaher Elementary School’ from the school drop-down menu and then select ‘Virtual Academy.’
  • Grades 6-8 (Kirk Middle School): Select ’Kirk Middle School’ from the school drop-down menu and then select ‘Virtual Academy.’
  • Grades 9-12 (Sarah Pyle Academy): Select ’Sarah Pyle Academy’ from the school drop-down menu and then select ‘Virtual Academy.’
     

IMMERSION PROGRAMS

• Chinese Immersion Program – Elementary, Middle, and High School Options. For more information about the Chinese Immersion Program, please visit www.christinak12.org/CHIP  
  • Grades K-5 (Downes Elementary School) - Open to students entering Kindergarten, with limited capacity available for grades 1-5. Students applying for grades 1-5 must have Mandarin experience.
    • All applicants must complete the Choice application, even if Downes is your feeder school.
    • Step 2 - Select ’Downes Elementary School’ from the school drop-down menu and then select ‘Chinese Immersion.’
  • Grades 6-8 (Shue-Medill Middle School)
    • To apply for this Choice option, students must have previous Mandarin experience.
    • A Choice application is only required if Shue-Medill Middle School is not your feeder middle school.
    • Select ’Shue-Medill Middle School’ from the school drop-down menu and then select ‘Chinese Immersion.’
  • Grades 9-10 (Newark High School) – Continued Chinese Language Fluency Studies (not immersion) is offered as a World Language at Newark High School for students who wish to continue with their Chinese proficiency.
    • A Choice application is only required if Newark High School is not your feeder high school
    • Select ’Newark High School’ from the school drop-down menu.
       
• Spanish Immersion Program – Elementary School Options. For more information about the Spanish Immersion Program, please visit www.christinak12.org/Spanish-Immersion
  • Grades K-4 (Oberle Elementary School) - Open to students entering Kindergarten, with limited capacity available for grades 1-4. Students applying for grades 1-4 must have previous experience with Spanish knowledge and background.
    • All applicants must complete the Choice application.
    • Step 2 - Select ’Oberle Elementary School’ from the school drop-down menu and then select ‘Spanish Immersion.’
    • An assessment is required for students seeking admission to grades 2–4 of the Spanish Immersion program.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS ACADEMY - Choice application AND School-level application required.

• Middle School Honors Academy (MSHA) at Christiana High School is a rigorous, college-preparatory program of advanced academics for students in Grades 6-8. For more information about MSHA, visit https://christiana.christinak12.org/
  • All applicants must complete the Choice application
  • Select ’Christiana High School’ from the school drop-down menu and then select ‘Middle School Honors Academy.’
  • Notes: In addition to the Choice Application an Honors Academy Application must be completed as well and that application may be found at https://christiana.christinak12.org/  
    • (1) Submit a video (90 seconds maximum): 
      • Your Challenge: Invent a new tool that could make learning easier and more effective for students. In your video, be sure to explain:

1. The problem: What specific challenge does your tool solve?
2. How it works: Describe the science, technology, or process behind it.
3. Why it’s better: How does it improve on tools or methods that already exist?
4. Limitations or concerns: Are there any potential downsides, challenges, or ethical considerations?

• (2) Complete an Academic Performance Task (four sessions available-please choose one);
• (3) Submit academic, disciplinary, and attendance records;
• (4) Provide two teacher recommendations-online form only.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact ChristianaHonors@christina.k12.de.us.

 

Christiana High School, Glasgow High School, and Newark High School

If you reside outside of the feeder pattern for the three high schools and wish to attend one of them, you must complete the Choice application for that school. Our high schools have a plethora of course offerings and programs that will prepare your child for college and/or career. Please see each school’s website for additional information.

 

Christiana High School: https://www.christinak12.org/Domain/13

Glasgow High School: https://www.christinak12.org/Domain/21

Newark High School: https://www.christinak12.org/Page/2678

 

For more information, visit www.christinak12.org/csdva

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