Table of Content
- RCCSD 2023-24 Calendar
- CCSA Calendar
- Parent and Student Support: Contact List
- Class 2024 Graduation Overview
- Remind App
- Teaching and Learning Updates
- Culture and Climate Updates
- Calloway Highlights, School Updates, and Celebrations
- Student and Family Handbook: Code of Conduct
- Six: Teen Edition Tickets
The CCSA Calendar link below provides directions on syncing the CCSA calendar and Block Rotation calendar to your phone or google calendar for all daily, weekly, and monthly events including school closings.
The Parent and Student Support Contact List is updated regularly to reflect changes to the contact person who can address your direct needs.
- Remind App is another communication tool for you to connect with your teachers, school counselors, and administrators with a two way communication feature.
- We will still utilize Schoology and Blackboard throughout the school year.
Teaching and Learning from the Desk of Dr. Denise Warshany
Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony Time Change
- On May 31, 2024 we will have our Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony here at Cab Calloway School of the Arts at 5:30 PM
- Historically, the time has been scheduled for 7:00 PM ending at or around 9:30 PM.
- We are moving the times earlier to provide students and families more opportunities to celebrate after the ceremonies.
Internal Major Change
- This form is for those students currently enrolled at Cab Calloway who are interested in changing their art major for the 24-25 School Year.
- Decisions regarding major changes are at the discretion of Cab Calloway School of the Arts administration.
- Administrators will review all major change requests and make a decision regarding the request based on the following criteria:
- Existing enrollment (art major and grade level)
- Attendance
- Academic Performance (grades)
- Behavior Record
Middle School Master Schedule
- Cab students currently receive approximately 80 minutes every other day in English (ARC curriculum) and Math (Illustrative Math). Both curriculums are designed to be implemented a minimum of 60 minutes per day.
- During the 24-25 School Year, we will be increasing instructional minutes for Math and ELA in Middle School.
- We will be offering one elective in middle school, which will lead to more focused and engaged arts instruction within the major and art electives.
- In addition to providing opportunities for students who prefer academic pursuits such as World Languages, Human Anatomy, and Science Olympiad– all with an arts focus.
- We are turning our attention to restoring the 30-minute activity period back to communtiy building through art and academic enrichment activities.
Culture and Climate from the desk of Dr. Corey Heacock
Delaware School Climate Survey
- Please take a few minutes to complete the Delaware School Climate Survey for Parents/Caregivers. Through this survey, we will use your experiences and opinions to help us build on our strengths and work to make improvements.
- To access the HOME version of the DE School Climate Survey by desktop or mobile device, please click on this link:
- Delaware School Climate Survey for Parents/Caregivers and it will take you directly to the survey.
- Spanish Delaware School Climate Survey for Parents/Caregivers to complete the survey in Spanish.
- Thank you for taking the time to share your insights about the climate at CCSA.
- Students took a student-specific version of the survey on Monday, 3/11/24 during their Activity Period.
Cab Calloway staff and administration remain dedicated to nurturing a sense of belonging and community after the pandemic. We understand the significance of embracing, celebrating, and supporting the diversity within CCSA community.
Anti-Harrassment Statement
- The Red Clay Consolidated School District strictly prohibits acts of harassment based on a student's actual or perceived race, color, or national origin, including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics like antisemitism. Any such act will not be tolerated, and immediate action will be taken.
- If any student feels that they have been subjected to harassment or a hostile environment based on race, color, or national origin, they are strongly urged to report it to a school administrator or counselor without any delay. The district is committed to conducting a prompt and thorough investigation into such cases.
- Any student found guilty of engaging in acts of harassment that create a hostile environment based on race, color, or national origin will face strict disciplinary actions, which may include suspension and/or expulsion.
- To prevent acts of harassment, students, parents/guardians, and school district staff are expected to take responsibility and work together.
- Please review the following Culture and Climate presentation with your student that highlights examples of speech that will not be tolerated in jest or with intention to harm.
On behalf of the Cab Calloway School of the Arts Administration Team, we would like to extend our appreciation for the support and commitment to making CAB a remarkable place where the energy of the arts and academics unite.
CCSA ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN ARTS AND ACADEMIC DILIGENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Dr. Wu: 2024-25 Teacher of the Year
- 🌟 Join us in celebrating a remarkable educator and mentor, Dr. Wu, as our Teacher of the Year! 🍎 Dr. Wu's dedication to excellence shines brightly through her invaluable contributions to our school community. As a highly esteemed science teacher, she inspires curiosity and passion for learning in her students every day, nurturing the next generation of scientists and innovators. 🧪🔬
- Dr. Wu's impact extends far beyond the classroom walls. Her tireless efforts in organizing enriching programs like Culture Day, where students celebrate diversity and unity, foster a sense of belonging and understanding among our school community. 🌍 Additionally, her leadership as the advisor to the Science Olympiad team cultivates a spirit of collaboration and achievement, empowering students to reach new heights in scientific exploration and discovery. 🏆
- Furthermore, Dr. Wu's dedication to fostering cultural awareness and representation shines through her role as advisor to the Asian Student Association, where she provides guidance and support to students in celebrating their heritage and promoting inclusivity. 👩🏻🔬💡
- Thank you, Dr. Wu, for your unwavering commitment to excellence, your passion for education, and your profound impact on the lives of our students. You truly embody the spirit of excellence and inspire us all to reach for the stars! 🌟📚
Ian Carr: Strings Major
Congratulations to violin senior Ian Carr, who tied for 1st place in the Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, playing Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1!!! Ian will perform this concerto with the DYSO this Spring. Red Clay Schools.
Elodie Chevreir: Lincoln Essay Winner and Carson Scholarship Recipient
- We are pleased to share that once again a Cabbie was the winner of the Lincoln Club Essay Contest!
- Élodie Chevrier was honored for her winning essay at the Lincoln Club of Delaware's annual black tie dinner at the Wilmington Country Club where she was awarded a $1000 college scholarship.
- Click the link to read: Lincoln Essay
- Elodie has also been selected as a 2024 Carson Scholar! With this honor, they will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for their college education.
- Elodie Chevrier was chosen because she demonstrates the highest standards of academic achievement, integrity, and civic and social responsibility.
Piano and Strings: Kimmel Center Field Trip
Our HS Strings and Piano students took a trip to the Kimmel Cultural Campus to see the Philadelphia Orchestra’s open rehearsal of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue & Weill Symphony No 2, then grabbed lunch at historic Reading Terminal Market! Red Clay Schools
Kevin Mak: AP Female Diversity Award
- Congratulations to Mr. Mak and his students. Due to his excellent teaching and recruitment efforts, Cab Calloway School of the Arts High School has earned the AP® Female Diversity Award for the 2022-23 school year.
- The AP Program recognizes schools that have achieved either 50% or higher female exam taker representation in one or both of the AP computer science courses, or a percentage of female computer science exam takers that meets or exceeds the school’s female population.
Middle School Visual Arts: Wilmington Library Exhibit and Scholastic Winners
- 6th and 7th grade students participated in making an artwork that expressed peace and was exhibited on January 28th from 1-2 at the Wilmington Library.
- In addition, Cab Calloway took home 111 awards this year!
- See the attached list of winners, which range from Visual Arts to Digital Media/Film and Photography from grades 7-12!
Science Olympiad
- 👏 Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team for their outstanding performance at DSU! 🥉
- Despite the rainy weather, Dr. Wu and Mr. Kafader's coaching led our one of our teams to a remarkable 3rd place in the state, just behind Tower Hill and Charter. 🏆
- Our students showcased their scientific prowess in a variety of events, from forestry to robotics, demonstrating their dedication and skill. 🌲🤖 Let's celebrate their incredible achievement! 🎉 #cabarts #cabscience #RemarkableRedClay #ScienceOlympiadSuccess 🧬🔬
Dance: Regional High School Dance Festival
- Mrs. Cohen-Sherlock and the high school dance majors went to the Regional High School Dance Festival in Norfolk, Virginia on March 6th-10th.
- All the dancers participated in many guest master classes in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-hop, Caribbean, African, Musical Theater, Improvisation, Yoga, Pilates, and many more classes throughout the weekend.
- Some of the dancers also had a chance to take a college and summer intensive audition and many of the dancers have been awarded a variety of scholarships.
- The dancers were able to talk to different college representatives to find out more about their school and dance programs.
- It was a fun filled weekend with so much learning and being surrounded with many talented dancers from other performing arts high schools throughout the United States!!
Six: Teen Edition
- The much-anticipated opening of Six: Teen Edition is finally here! We witness an unforgettable fusion of history, music, and girl power as this dynamic show took the stage.
- With its catchy tunes, fierce choreography, and powerful storytelling, Six fulfilled was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish.
- Don't miss your chance to experience the reign of these iconic queens – grab your tickets now and join the royal celebration!"
- Join us for SIX the Musical! This weekend March 22nd, 23rd, & 24th. In addition, we need some volunteers for each show.
Broadway Junior Revue
- Join the middle school for a night of Broadway fun! Raise Your Voice is a brand-new revue featuring songs from across MTI's Broadway Junior® collection.
- From Broadway Junior musicals based on classic titles like Guys and Dolls and Oliver! to beloved Disney shows like The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins, Raise Your Voice offers a fun introduction to musical revues for young performers.
- Join us on March 20th and 21st for the middle school musical revue!
Community Check/In Survey
- We would love to hear from you on how we can better serve our students, teachers, and families.
- Please complete the following survey and share any upcoming events or accomplishments.
Impacting Communities Through The Arts
Ronald McDonald House
🎉 Celebrating Accomplishment in the Arts and Outstanding Citizenship! 🌟 Two of our incredible students orchestrated a heartwarming outreach event at the Ronald McDonald House.
Our talented Piano Majors shared their gift of music, bringing joy to the Ronald McDonald community. 🎹🏡 #cabarts #RemarkableRedClay #healingthroughthearts #CommunityEngagement 🎶👏