Principal's Message

On September 17th, the Delaware State Board of Education approved the decision of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to move forward with a Fall athletic season beginning with September 28th practices/tryouts. Therefore, Red Clay and Conrad are moving forward with preparations for a safe return to high school athletics and other extra-curricular activities if you choose for your child to participate. This plan will begin with varsity athletics (expanded rosters). The tentative decision is to begin JV and Middle School athletics with the Winter Season. All 8th-12th grade student-athletes are welcomed to tryout/practice for/with varsity teams.

Please note that these tentative plans are subject to change by Conrad leadership, the Red Clay Consolidated school district, or DIAA. Such decisions are made regularly based on current COVID-19 data and information provided from DDPH.

Required Information for Student-Athletes

To tryout/practice, student-athletes must complete the following:

DIAA 2020-2021 PPE Form on file at Conrad.

Returning Conrad 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who have a physical on file with our school nurse for 2019-2020 (played any DIAA sport for Conrad last year) are grandfathered from the Physical Examination form until December 31, 2020. These returning 10th-12th grade students will need to have a new Physical Examination Form (PPE) from MD/DO, NP, PA dated by December 31, 2020. However, these returning athletes must complete a 2020-2021 HISTORY FORM & MEDICAL CARD (completed by parent) and return it to Conrad on or before September 28th. After review of the history form and medical card, our school nurse or athletic trainer may determine that a returning athlete does require a new PPE before December 31, 2020.

All current 8th grade, 9th grade, and transfer students must have the DIAA 2020-2021 PPE Form (all pages dated after April 1, 2020) on file at Conrad before participating.

Our School-Based Health Center (Wellness Center) is open for appointments and details to register and/or schedule an appointment are at School Based Health Center Resources.

A completed Fall Information Form - This sign-up form will collect the student’s name, grade, physical information, and transportation needs. Student-athletes may not tryout without completing this form by 3:00pm on September 25th.

Please send all documents (listed above) to the attention of Pat Williamson, Athletic Director.

• Scan- patrick.williamson@redclay.k12.de.us
• US Mail- 201 Jackson Ave., Wilmington DE 19804
• Drop off at main office Monday-Friday 7:30-3:30
• Bring to the practice on September 28th. This method may delay your child’s participation in practice.

COVID Return-To-Play Handbook

Here is our Conrad Athletics COVID-19 Return-To-Play Handbook Fall 2020 using guidelines provided by the Delaware Department of Public Health (DDPH), DIAA, and Red Clay.

Zoom Meeting for Fall Student-Athlete Families

We will hold an informational session for Fall sports families on September 23, 2020 at 6:30pm via Zoom to discuss the plans further, meet coaches, and answer questions. Please join us on Zoom at:

Meeting ID: 972 9520 1161

Passcode: CSSsports

Other Extra-Curricular Activities

Information regarding other extra-curricular activities will be communicated going forward beginning with the Minority Student Union here:

The first minority student meeting this year will be October 6th from 2-3 via zoom. If anyone is interested in attending to email either Mrs. Weldin at leigh.weldin@redclay.k12.de.us or Mr. McLean at Christopher.mclean@redclay.k12.de.us. After receiving your email, they will include you in the Schoology group.

If you have any questions for me, please email me at mark.pruitt@redclay.k12.de.us or call me at 302-992-5545 ext 257. I check these messages regularly.

Data Cards

Please return STUDENT DATA CARDS to the attention of Melody Brown, School Nurse @:

• Scan- melody.brown@redclay.k12.de.us
• US Mail- 201 Jackson Ave., Wilmington DE 19804
• Drop off at main office Monday-Friday 7:30-3:30

Red Clay Meal Service

Schedule

Master Calendar

Conrad Schools of Science runs on an A/B Day Rotation. Periods 1 through 4 are held on an A Day, while Periods 5 through 8 are held on a B Day. The A/B Rotation is on the Master Calendar found on our website. If we have an unscheduled day off due to inclement weather, we DO NOT modify the schedule. The link to the Master Schedule is found here.

Remote Learning Class Schedule

• Pd 1 (A Day) and 5 (B Day) - 8:00am - 9:10am
• Pd 2 (A Day) and 6 (B Day) - 9:15am - 10:25am
• Teacher Office Hours - 10:30am - 11:00am
• Lunch - 11:00am - 11:30am
• Pd 3 (A Day) and 7 (B Day) - 11:30am - 12:40am
• Pd 4 (A Day) and 8 (B Day) - 12:45am - 1:55am

Equity & Strategic Partnership Town Hall Meeting

Red Clay's second Virtual Student Town Hall will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020. We are seeking students to submit questions and videos. Please share the following information and link with your community.

• Virtual Student Town Hall: Student Voice and Civic Awareness
• #YourVoiceMatters
• #ItTakesAVillage

In an effort to address student needs and create a brave space for continuing courageous conversations, the Red Clay Consolidated School District is hosting and facilitating a series of virtual student town halls. Our goal is to help our students expand their input; find additional avenues and pathways for participation in the education process in Red Clay, elevate student voices, empower, value, and hear student perspectives.

We are seeking students to submit questions and videos. Selected video submissions will become part of the presentation and questions will be answered by our student, staff, and partner panel.

Our next event will be held on October 1st, 2020 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm and will stream live on the Red Clay YouTube channel. Please click here to view the flyer for more information.

For questions, please contact tawanda.bond@redclay.k12.de.us

Technology Support

Passwords and Schoology

For any questions regarding eschool, HAC, Schoology, etc, please email our Conrad Librarian and Media Specialist, Mrs. Janet Dean at Janet.Dean@redclayschools.com

Chromebook Repair

If your Chromebook needs to be repaired, please email our Conrad Librarian and Media Specialist, Mrs. Janet Dean at Janet.Dean@redclayschools.com.

You may also bring your Chromebook to the main office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Parent Support Email

Red Clay is offering Email Tech Support for families having issues that cannot be resolved through the tech support documents on the technology website.

Parents can email the technology office at tech.support@redclayschools.com

PTO

The next PTO Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 8th at 7:00 pm

Conrad Students have always benefited from a strong PTO. Jamie Gilley is the Conrad PTO President and can be reached at Jmgilley27@gmail.com

Conrad Schools of Science Counselors

Middle School

Brenda Akin - Brenda.akin@redclay.k12.de.us

High School

Matt Brainard - Last Names A-L - Matthew.Brainard@redclay.k12.de.us

Leigh Weldin - Last Names M-Z - Leigh.Weldin@redclay.k12.de.us

All schedule changes have been completed. If you or your child has a class schedule question please have them contact Mrs. Akin (grade 6-8), Mr. Brainard (High School A-L) or Mrs. Weldin (High School M-Z)

The counseling staff will begin to meet with each grade level, starting with 12th grade on 9/21 & 9/22, via English classes. The seniors will be getting a lot of college application information form us during these two days. We are then going to have individual times that we can meet with each student, as well as parents, to answer specific questions.

College Application Procedure Guide

Senior College Application Timeline

Virtual Webinars for College Application and Financial Aid

HBCU Virtual College Fair THIS FRIDAY

Registration for the HBCU Virtual College Fair was posted on the schoology page for 11th and 12th grade students. This is a tremendous opportunity to visit with reps from some of the areas outstanding Historically Black College & Universities, as well as be offered on the spot acceptances and possible scholarships.

FASFA

The FAFSA opens next week, October 1st. The completion of the FAFSA is required for students to be eligible for state and federal financial aid (scholarships, grants, and loans). Financial aid is distributed on a first-come-first serve basis therefore students should complete this as soon as possible.

Students AND parents MUST complete SEPARATE FASFA ID FORMS below

Stand By Me

Stand By Me information – We welcome your students and their families to access our helpful and informative financial aid presentations that have been so popular in the past-from home! Families and students can participate in any of the scheduled ZOOM events, regardless of school they attend. It's quick and easy and features the same valuable information and the same professional and engaging Stand by Me NexGen team! Connect your students and families with the link to our website, where they will be able to choose their event dates and times.

They can also go to our website www.standbymede.org and click on "NexGen-College Funding Project".

SAT and PSAT

Conrad will be hosting a Free SAT for 12th graders on Tuesday October 27th, as well as a Free PSAT for 11th graders on Thursday, October 29th. All students have been emailed a link to sign-up for each test through email and schoology. The deadline for signing up is Friday, September 25th.

The school counseling office is here to assist our students and parents everyday via email, phone calls and zooms. Please reach to us with any concerns or questions you may have.

Wellness Center

Conrad Schools of Science has an On-Site Wellness Center which is staffed with a Family Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority, a Registered Dietician, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For more information, contact the Wellness Center at 302-992-5532

Achievement in Remote Learning

Mrs. Weldin speaking with Seniors in Mrs. Holloway's DTCC English Class

Mrs. Wiedenmann's 6th Grade English Class

Mrs. Viscarra's AP Spanish Literature Class

Mrs. Ronaghan's 11th Grade English

Conrad Broadcasting

Conrad Broadcasting Students discuss the First Week of School and the Computer Science Pathway with Mr. Josh Farside

Athletics

Physicals

The link below will take you to the Conradsports website where the two required forms can be found (At the very bottom of the navigational bar on the left - Underneath Spring Sports)

Any Student Athlete should be prepared with an updated physical completed by a Doctor, and turned into our School Nurse, Ms. Melody Brown. You can:

• scan and send them to Melody.Brown@redclay.k12.de.us
• mail to Melody Brown at 201 Jackson Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
• delivered to the Main Office between the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm Monday through Friday

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