K-12 private school in Wilmington, Delaware

Courses Offered

CELEBRATING 11 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION!

First Day of School Wednesday, September 11, 2024

 

School courses

Enrollment NOW OPEN for FALL 2024

COURSE REGISTRATION

1. All new candidates must set up an Admission Interview.
Click the “CONTACT US” button below:
In the Message field type-
“Admission Interview” & the best days & times you’re available.

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2.Complete the Student Information Form below:
Renewing for the Upcoming Year OR After Acceptance Email is Received:

Student Information Form

3. ENROLL by selecting student Courses.
*Complete ONE Enrollment Form – per student.
*Course Fees cover the ENTIRE school year.
*Select Individual Payment Plan Options for each course.

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SELECT NEW OR RETURNING STUDENT:
A late fee of $35 will be applied to registrations received after August 15.

Full-Time students receive 4 FULL DAYS of classroom instruction every week.


New Student(s) Application Fee
Returning Student(s) Application Fee

*NOTE: Application and Enrollment fees are due upon registration and are Non-Refundable. Course Fees are fully refundable before August 15 due to cancellation by Family/Parent.  Thereafter August 15, ALL Semester I Course Fees will be charged and due immediately upon the date of cancellation.

All Enrollment Fees INCLUDE student textbooks, supplies and lab materials. (Additional supplies may be needed, depending upon course selections).
Full-Time ONLY – an additional $75 to the yearly Course Fees

 

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English / Language Arts

(mandatory for Full-time)

  • K – 4 Language Arts: $55 Enrollment Fee/ $600 Course Fee
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  • 5th – 8th Language Arts/Literature & Grammar: $55 Enrollment Fee / $600 Course Fee
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  • College Prep High School English/Literature & SAT Prep: $55 Enrollment Fee /$600 Course Fee
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  • Honors English – this is an extension of the CP HS English/Literature with a series of reading and writing assignments. This course has to be teacher approved prior to registration.
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  • Vocabulary level – Wordly Wise – $ 25 Enrollment Fee only
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    Vocabulary – Wordly Wise. No Course fee. This class MUST be taken with an English/Language Arts class (*Strongly recommended for all; Mandatory for Full-Time & English/LA students)

Math

(mandatory for Full-time).  If your child is taking Algebra I or higher, they will need a TI83/84 Graphing Calculator. The website: math4sale.com usually has refurbished calculators at a cheaper rate than retail stores.

Science

(mandatory for Full-time)

  • K – 4 Science: $50 Enrollment Fee / $575 Course Fee
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  • 5th – 8th Science: $60 Enrollment Fee / $600 Course Fee
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  • CP High School Physical or Earth Science with LAB: $60 Enrollment Fee / $ 650 Course Fee
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  • CP or Advanced Biology with LAB-required for graduation (pre-requisite Physical or Earth Science): $60 Enrollment Fee/ $650 Course Fee
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  • CP High School Chemistry with LAB-required for graduation (pre-requisite Biology): $60 Enrollment Fee / $ 650 Course Fee
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  • CP High School Physics with LAB– required for graduation (pre-requisite Chemistry/ Calculus based): $60 Enrollment Fee/ $650 Course Fee
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Social Studies / History

(mandatory for Full-time)

  • K – 4 Social Studies: $40 Enrollment Fee / $ 550 Course Fee
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  • 5th – 8th Social Studies: $40 Enrollment Fee / $ 550 Course Fee
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  • U.S. History I & II with Geography-req for graduation: $55 Enrollment Fee / $600 Course Fee.
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  • Honors World History – Literature based Study: History, Geography, & Writing- required for graduation (pre-req U.S. History): $55 Enrollment Fee / $650 Course Fee
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  • CP American Government-req for graduation (pre-requisite CP World Hist): $55 Enrollment Fee/ $ 650 Course Fee
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  • CP Civics & Economics- req for graduation (pre-requisite CP Amer Government): $55 Enrollment Fee/ $650 Course Fee
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Foreign Language – Spanish

(*Strongly recommended for all levels; mandatory for Full-time High School)

  • K – 8 – Early Spanish (Highly recommended to amplify understanding of High School Spanish)- $40 Enrollment Fee/ $ 500 Course Fee – Beginner level approach to the language in various themes including: My Life, Conversations, Travels, Celebrations and Seasons
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  • High School – Spanish I, II or III – – $40 Enrollment Fee / $550 Course Fee – required for graduation – these courses will focus on the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking, reading and writing fluently
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NEW –>Speech & Debate (Rhetoric)

  • 5th – 8th – $40 Enrollment Fee / $550 Course Fee
    Speech & Debate is uniquely suited to build skills in communication, critical thinking, creativity & civic engagement. This class is setup for students to participate in fun activities like role-playing, readers theater, persuasive speeches, descriptive speeches, TV news team, and visual aid speeches, while solidifying the tools needed for colleges/universities, and all professions. We train students in how to prepare speeches, presentations, and practice exercises; which will help desensitize them to speaking in public.  All students are offered the opportunity to participate in competitions on a local & national level.  These competitions look great on their Official High School Transcript.
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  • High School – $40 Enrollment Fee / $550 Course Fee
    Speech & Debate is uniquely suited to build skills in communication, critical thinking, creativity & civic engagement. This class is setup for students to participate in fun activities like role-playing, readers theater, persuasive speeches, descriptive speeches, TV news team, and visual aid speeches, while solidifying the tools needed for colleges/universities, and all professions. We train students in how to prepare speeches, presentations, and practice exercises; which will help desensitize them to speaking in public.  All students are offered the opportunity to participate in competitions on a local & national level.  These competitions look great on their Official High School Transcript.
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GCA Chorale – All School Ages

  • $30 Enrollment Fee / $600 Course Fee – 60 minute- weekly lessons.In this weekly class we will provide your student with a multicultural experience through the language of music. This will include singing in various languages, tonality, rhythm, learning the basic sight reading skills, diction and more. Teamwork will be encouraged through a series of exercises that will teach students to support one another vocally and learn the art of listening to their inner & outer selves.  The GCA Chorale will have Winter, Spring & Community Performances! Come Sing With Us!
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Typing – Grades 5-11

(mandatory for Full-time) Chromebooks are available for every student FREE of charge.
Only pay a one time $50 maintenance fee.
Select this Chromebook Agreement page to order your students Chromebook today!

  • Typing I – $20 Enrollment Fee/ $ 350 Course Fee
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  • Typing II – (pre-requisite – Typing I) – $20 Enrollment Fee/ $ 350 Course Fee
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  • Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel Spreadsheet, and Powerpoint (pre-requisite – Typing II) – $30 Enrollment Fee/ $400 Course Fee
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Art – Grades K – 11

(Mandatory for Full-Time)

  • Early Art – $40 Enrollment Fee/ $ 350 Course Fee – this course focuses on utilizing fine motor skills with fun creative learning, through a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, clay and paper maiche
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  • Grades 5- 11 – $45 Enrollment Fee/ $350 Course Fee – focuses on art instruction, art history and art technique that encourages fun participation.
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Library/MakerSpace & Extra Homework Help – Grades K – 12

  • K – 4 – $30 Enrollment Fee/ $ 550 Course Fee – this course focuses on transformative, innovative ways students participate in multiple grade appropriate STEAM activities using “out-of-the-box” thinking skills; and working individually or together as a team; AND Extra Homework Help.
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  • Grades 5- 12  – $30 Enrollment Fee/ $550 Course Fee – this course focuses on transformative, innovative ways students participate in multiple grade appropriate STEAM activities using “out-of-the-box” thinking skills; and working individually or together as a team;  AND Extra Homework Help.
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Financial Literacy: Middle School – 6th – 8th grade

*$30 Enrollment Fee / $500 Course Fee: – This elective students will learn and experience real life financial situations, learn how to manage their credit/debit, balance a checkbook, avoid & fix financial mistakes, while applying knowledge & practicing skills through realistic simulations.
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Financial Literacy: High School – 9th – 12th grade

$30 Enrollment Fee / $500 Course Fee: – This elective students will study & put into practice, various financial scenarios such as: college and career planning, completing the FAFSA, job applications & tax forms,  how to manage  credit/debit, avoid & fix financial mistakes, and apply that knowledge in realistic simulations.

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Family & Consumer Sciences

(aka Home Economics :-)) Middle School & High School students.

  • $40 – Enrollment Fee / $525 Course Fee: A great High School elective to meet graduation requirements. This course will focus on teaching: Life Skills, Career Planning, Financial Planning, Nutrition and Human Development & Relationships
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Theater Arts Studies & Stage Production

This class will be held from November – June. See course details below. Got the theater bug?! Begin the artistic journey NOW!

  • Grades K-7 – $50 Enrollment Fee/ $375 Course Fee: A weekly 1 hour class that will allow young artists to understand the core components of the theater: acting, directing, technical and writing via improvisational exercises and games, theater history, and play production. This class will require a commitment from students and families to attend all classes and extended week long rehearsals the week before performances.
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  • Grades 8-12 – $65 Enrollment Fee/ $525 Course Fee: 2 weekly – 1 hour classes that will focus on theater history, acting, improvisation, producing, directing, front and back of the house positions, production design and performance. Students and families will need to commit to the weekly classes and extended full week technical, dress and production rehearsals the week before performances. (performance dates TBA).
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  • Musical Theater Stage Production – $25.00 Enrollment Fee / $300 per participant, 10% sibling discount.
    This selection is for Non-Greater Castle students. Participants and families agree to commit to the rehearsals and extended full-week technical, and dress rehearsals the week before performances. (performance dates TBA).
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Health or Anatomy – Middle School & High School students

       Health

  • A great high school elective to meet graduation requirements and students seeking a career in any of the Health Science fields. This course focuses on the physical, mental and emotional effects and health of the human body.

    Anatomy

  •  A great high school elective to meet graduation requirements. This course will enable students to understand the relationships between the bone structures and the functions of the human body.
    Course will be determined at the start of the upcoming semester, based on enrollment.
    $20 – Enrollment Fee/ $250 Course Fee:
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Physical Education

$25 Enrollment Fee / $500 Course Fee
On-campus

Providing cognitive content and instruction to develop motor skills and knowledge in the physical activity and physical fitness, as well as social & emotional learning. Activities may include running course, sports balls instruction, and team building.
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TO PURCHASE CURRICULUM ONLY (for families not enrolled in the GCA course)

*We can help you select the correct curriculum for your child!
CONTACT US  today to set up a consultation for a personalized Curriculum Recommendation Report.

*We will even order the curricula for you.
Complete the Student Information Form to ensure proper notification of deliveries, then select your curricula to begin your teaching journey.

The choices for our curricula is renowned for course content & it’s diversity in a variety of modalities to meet the learning styles and talents of ALL students.  Studies have shown the more diverse and varied the activities, the more likely students will comprehend & retain the information disseminated.   Order your students curricula today:

Elementary Curriculum (K – 4th)

Math- $55                          Language Arts – $60                       Science – $55                          Social Studies – $55

Middle School Curriculum (5th – 8th)

Math – $55                         Language Arts – $60                       Science – $55                      Social Studies – $55

High School Curriculum (9th – 12th)

Math – $65                         English – $65                                    Science – $70                         History – $65

Delivery status of all items will be sent via email directly to the address listed on the Student Information Form.

 


OPT-OUT of PTA

$150.00 Fee

Choose if you prefer to skip the monthly PTA meetings and pay the Opt-Out Fee instead.  This fee is due at the time of Enrollment.
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Off-Campus Courses

Drivers Education

  • Course Information: Student must be at least 15yrs 10mths old. Cost: FREE, the 1st time. If a student fails the class, there is a fee to retake it. Greater Castle Academy will assist in coordinating this class. Class held in the Red Clay School District.. Instructor: To Be Announced  See your students Academic Advisor for registration.

Delaware Tech – Innovative Technology Center

ITC, 97 Parkway Circle, New Castle DE 19720
Class every Friday. This is an awesome opportunity for students to learn an occupational trade!
Contact: Chuck Crossan (302)454-3956

  • This Home School Building Trades Program was developed to provide students exposure to a wide variety of construction professions. Topics in carpentry, plumbing, welding, drywall installation and repair, electrical wiring, flooring and tile installation.
    The 140-hour program is delivered in two (2) 70-hour (14 classes) sessions, starting during the fall semester and finishing the winter/spring.
    This class serves boys and girls ages 14-19.  Students will receive “career pathway” credit(s) toward High School graduation.
    $695 tuition fee / Open Enrollment
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    1. SUBMIT THE “STUDENT INFORMATION FORM”
    2. SELECT ALL COURSES UNDER “COURSE REGISTRATION”
    3. CHECKOUT TO COMPLETE ENROLLMENT.
    THANK YOU.

  • NOTE: Course Fees are fully refundable before August 15 due to cancellation by Family/Parent.  Thereafter August 15, Semester I Course Fees will be charged and due immediately upon the date of cancellation.
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