Mission Statement:

• Cab Calloway School of the Arts provides a rigorous curriculum where arts and academics combine to cultivate the development of independent investigation, critical and creative thinking, and the innovative application of acquired skills.
• Our graduates will demonstrate a mastery of defined skills that will enable them to be productive, self-directed, lifelong learners who appreciate and respect diversity.

• August 30th: First Day of School (Only 6th and 9th Grade Students)
• August 31st: All students attending (A1)
• August 31st: Picture Day (Lifetouch: 6-8th)
• September 1st: Picture Day (Lifetouch 9-10th)
• September 1st: High School Play Audition (2:30 PM-6:00 PM: Courtyard)
• September 2nd: Picture Day (Lifetouch 11-12th)
• September 2nd: High School Play Audition (2:30 PM-6:00 PM: Courtyard)
• September 3rd: High School Play Audition (2:30 PM-6:00 PM: Courtyard)

• First Day of School: Monday, August 30th for 6th and 9th grade.
• First Day Schedule
• Tuesday, August 31st for grades 7, 8, and 10-12.
• During the first week, students will participate in a welcome back assembly that will include a review of community expectations, orientation of Safety and Covid-19 protocols, and review of the student code of conduct.
• Students will receive their Computers and Student Code of Conduct during the first week.
• All students will receive their schedules on the first day.
• 6th and 9th will have a 8 period day on August 30, 2021
• 6th Grade Students will receive an orientation and cafeteria seat assignment on Monday.
• 9th Grade students will receive a welcome back orientation on Monday and cafeteria seat assignment.
• All students will start on A1 Rotation on August 31, 2021, which will be a four day period.
• Lunches will be held on A days Period 3 and B days Period 7.

• Doors will open at 6:50 AM.
• Schools Bell Schedule: 7:25 AM - 2:15 PM
• All students will have an option to receive breakfast.
• Upon arrival before 7:15 AM, Middle School students will report to the cafeteria.
• Upon arrival before 7:20 AM, 9-10th grade students will report to the gym.
• Upon arrival before 7:13 AM, 11-12th grade students will report to theatre.
• 9th-12th graders will have the option to receive grab and go breakfast, but they must eat in the gym.
• Students will be supervised upon arrival and in each assigned area.
• Students will be dismissed to go to class at starting at 7:13 AM- 7:20 AM.
• This procedure and process is designed to ensure supervision of students from 6:50 AM- 7:20 AM.
• Students entering into the building after 7:15 AM will report to homeroom.
• In addition, this process limits having students arrive early to class.
• Students who are late arrivals and early dismissals, must sign in and out using a QR code located in the front office.

• Please note that Study Hall will be held in the Theatre. Students will be orientated on study hall expectations.
• Study Hall numbers will initially be high, but administration and counseling department will offer Senior and Junior privilege, along with adjust schedules based on change form request.
• School Counseling Office Secretary: Phyllis Duricek, can be reached at 302) 651-2700, x274, phyllis.duricek@redclay.k12.de.us

Student Data Cards

• After receiving your child's "Student Data Card", please complete and return to the school as soon as possible.

Covid-19 Testing and Process

• If your child has received their Covid vaccines, it is suggested you submit documentation to the school nurse.
• We are offering onsite weekly Covid-19 testing (optional) here at Cab Calloway beginning mid September. More information forthcoming.
• Remember to have your child perform the Daily Self Screener: (Click on Hyperlink)
• Click on the below button to follow the COVID-19 Process Map for staff and students.
• There will be a letter shared with the community if we were to have a positive case in the building.
• The nurse will inform families of students who may have an exposure in case of a reported case.
• Students who are absent due to Covid protocol will be marked as excused.

Medication/Action Plans:

• If your child requires any prescription medication while on campus, please see the nurse's web page below to determine which form/forms will need to be completed.
• Send medication into school by a responsible individual. Medication containers must be properly labeled with correct name, time, dose, date and prescribing licensed healthcare provider.
• Students are not permitted to self-carry any medications, with the except of an inhalers or Epinephrine once appropriate paperwork is complete- plese see nurse's web site below for details.
• Nurse's web site: https://www.cabcallowayschool.org/students/student-services/nurse/
• Nurse Whaler can be reached at: 302-651-2704.

• August 31st: Picture Day (6-8)
• September 1st: Picture Day. (9-10th)
• September 2nd: Picture Day (11-12th)
• Picture Day ID: EVTZG2HDF
• Click the below link to enter the Picture ID.
• Last Reminder

• Health Screening: Complete the COVID-19 self-screener prior to coming to school every day. Stay home if you are experiencing signs and/or symptoms of illness.
• Masks & Face Coverings: Universal indoor mask wearing will be required in accordance with the Governor’s Declaration of a Public Health Emergency issued.
• Hand Sanitizer Stations: Maintained in every school.
• Student Transportation: Masks are federally required on all public transportation. Buses are sanitized daily and equipped with hand-sanitizer dispensers.
• Cafeteria: Students will be seated in an assigned location in the cafeteria. There are QR codes assigned to each table for students to register upon seating.
• There will be outside seating for lunch as well.
• Administration Protocol: This is an outline of how we will support and guide students who do not adhere to mask wearing.
• Use the Self-Health Screener below daily.

Meet and Greet: Ice Cream Social Recap

• Thanks to Nan Stidham for capturing the beautiful smiles of our Cab Calloway families and moments during our Meet and Greet Ice Cream Social.

Ava Barton

• We congratulate our very own Ava who entered into Khan Academy's Junior Breakthrough competition which is a global video competition.
• Ava has been named one of the fifteen worldwide finalists in the competition!
• The challenge is to explain a complex scientific idea with a short film in 3 minutes.
• This is very exciting and if she is named the first place winner, she’ll get a $250,000 scholarship prize along with a $100,000 prize for the Cab science department.
• On September 21st, the top winner will be announced.
• Here is a link to her video and be sure to like it!

AP Capstone Program

• Take a look at our students experience with our AP Capstone Program during the 2020-2021 School.
• Mrs. Pruitt and her students conducted professional development this past week to promote the AP Capstone and explain how the program advocates for student voice.
• Here is the link to video and be sure to like the video.

• This survey allows for the Cab Calloway Administration and Staff to be proactive in assessing the need of our students and families.
• The completion of the survey is optional, but could be helpful in preparation for the school year.

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