The CallowAy Dean’s Digest Summer Edition Newsletter 1.0

School Vision: Cab Calloway School of the Arts is an exemplary inclusive fine and performing arts school where our graduates will demonstrate mastery of academic, artistic, and social skills that will enable them to be productive, creative, and civically responsible global citizens.

Cab Calloway Mission: 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 innovative application of acquired skills.

Cab Calloway School Motto: “A community where the energy of arts and academics unite!”

Core Values: The Callo"WAY"

• Cooperativeness
• Academic Diligence
• Loyalty to School
• Loyalty to Classmates
• Outstanding Citizenship
• Willingness to Serve
• Accomplishment in the Arts
• Yearning for Excellence

Table of Contents

• Summer Building Hours
• RCCSD 24-25 SY Calendar At A Glance
• RCCSD 24-25 SY Calendar Detailed
• CCSA Calendar
• Parent and Student Support: Contact List
• Remind App
• Life Touch Senior Portraits and Packages
• Important Upcoming Dates

Summer Building Hours

• Monday-Friday
• 8:00-2:30 PM
• Phone: 302-651-2700
• Dean's Secretary: Marla Dycio Marla.dycio@redclay.k12.de.us

24-25 SY Academic Calendar

Methods of Communications

• The CCSA uses a variety of platforms to keep families and students informed about daily, weekly, and monthly events. We utilize Blackboard and Remind as our two platforms to communicate school wide information.
• The following information provides an overview of various ways of communication throughout the school year

Remind Communication Application

• Administrators have the ability to send messages to all users in a designated school, however, they should use Blackboard for this type of messaging.
• Administrators can use Remind to interact with individual parents or unique groups.
• Teachers have easy two-way communication with parents and can keep students on track.

Schoology

Schoology is our online learning management system that allows for your child’s teachers to engage students in learning.

CCSA Calendar and Block Rotation

• 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 calendar will be updated throughout the summer.

Staff Directory and Support Contact

The Parent and Student Support Contact List is updated regularly to reflect any changes in the designated contact person who can address your specific needs.

Cab Calloway School of the Arts Social Media

Middle School Master Schedule UPdate

• 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 have increased instructional minutes for Math and ELA in Middle School.
• We are restoring the 30-minute activity period back to community building by restoring art and academic enrichment activities.
• Note: All student schedules will be updated throughout the summer and will not be available in HAC until the start of the school year.

Culture and Climate Updates

New Student Orientation

• On August 13, 2024, we will hold our annual new student orientation 8:00-3:00 PM.
• This is an opportunity for our incoming students to get acclimated to our building, connect with other students, and meet some of our amazing staff.
• There will be a family session held during lunch. More information will be provided.

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 Harassment 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 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 expulsion.
• To prevent acts of harassment, students, parents/guardians, and school district staff are expected to take responsibility and work together.

Senior Pictures Schedule and Lifetouch

• August 8th and 9th with setup time at 6:00am; start time at 7:30am; end time at 3:30pm (2 days this week)
• August 12th - 15th with setup time at 6:00am; start time at 7:30am; end time at 3:30pm (4 days this week)
• We will be using LifeTouch as our vendor for the 2024-25 SY.
• Click below to review Prestige Senior Picture Sign Up and Life Touch Fall Updates.