- Christina School District
- School Choice
Enrollment & Registration
School Choice
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Welcome to the Christina Family!
School Choice increases access to educational opportunities for all children in the state, regardless of where they live. We invite you to join the Christina family and find the best school or program for your child!
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2022-2023 School Choice Closed for Grades KN-12
Students must meet the "Good Cause" criteria in order to be considered for school choice. Apply for Good Cause
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About School Choice
About School Choice
School Choice is designed to increase access to educational opportunities for all children in the state, regardless of where they live.
A parent/legal guardian residing within Delaware may apply to enroll their child in a public school in any school district, charter school, magnet school, or vocational-technical school, regardless of the student’s area of residence.
Any student not currently registered in a public school in the State of Delaware must be registered in their school of residence before submitting a Delaware Standard Application for Educational Options (Choice application).
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Enrollment Period
Enrollment Period
A parent/legal guardian may apply to enroll their child in a school or program by submitting an application on the standard form provided by the Department of Education, on or after the first Monday in November and on or before the second Wednesday in January for enrollment in the following school year, except the parent/legal guardian may apply until the first day of the new school year for enrollment into a kindergarten program.
If a parent/legal guardian is filing an application after the State deadline, and good cause exists for the failure to meet the deadline, the parent/legal guardian can submit an application for review with supporting documentation, as stated in Title 14, c4, §402.
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Transportation
Transportation
Any parent/legal guardian choosing to send their child to a school other than their school of residence shall be responsible for transporting their child, without reimbursement, to/from the Choice school or the nearest regular bus stop serving the Choice school, if space is available.
Please contact Transportation Services at 302-454-2281 to find the nearest choice bus stop location.
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Athletics
Athletics
The rules of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) shall be followed with regard to the eligibility of transferring students. For a copy of the DIAA handbook, please visit the DIAA website or call 302-857-3365.
Info Night - Oct 12
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With 30+ schools and programs, there’s a place for everyone at Christina!
Delaware parents and students interested in exploring school options for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to attend our virtual School Choice Information Night.
- 6:30 PM
- School Choice Overview & District Highlights
- School Choice Overview & District Highlights
- 7:00-7:45 PM
- Meet school principals and staff to learn more about curriculum and programs. Each school will hold two (2) sessions: Session 1: 7:00 PM, Session 2: 7:20 PM.
- A District representative will also be available to answer questions about School Choice.
Join Us on Zoom: www.christinak12.org/SchoolChoiceInfo
- 6:30 PM
2022-23 SY Information
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2022-2023 Choice Application Timeline / Status
- 2022-23 School Choice for Grades KN-12 now requires Good Cause - Apply Online
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2022-2023 Choice Capacity Information
For the 2022-23 school year, the following schools are:
"Near Capacity - Waiting List Expected"
- Oberle Elementary
- Smith Elementary
"Near Capacity"
- CSDVA - Kirk Middle School, Grade 8
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2022-2023 Choice Additional Information
- All students applying for a Delaware Public School District and/or Charter School must first register in their School of Residence before submitting a School Choice application.
- All students applying to the Middle School Honors Academy (MSHA) at Christiana High School are also required to complete a MSHA Application, which is available online.
- Kindergarten School Choice applications are accepted until the first day of school for the 2022-2023 school year.
- The deadline for choice for the 2022-2023 school year for grades 1-12 is January 12, 2022.
- The District will notify parents of Choice application status on or before February 28, 2022.
- All students applying for a Delaware Public School District and/or Charter School must first register in their School of Residence before submitting a School Choice application.
2023-24 SY Information
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2023-24 Choice Application Timeline
- Monday, November 7, 2022 - 8:00am - Online Choice Application Opens
- Wednesday, January 11, 2023* - 11:59pm - Online Choice Application Closes
*Charter Schools, Vocational-Technical School Districts and Magnet schools may continue to accept applications after 1/11/2023 to fill remaining availability. Those holding a lottery will include applications received by 1/11/2023. Kindergarten applications can be submitted until the first day of school.
