Welcome to Shortlidge Academy
Home of the Wildcats
Chromebook & School Supplies Pick Up
Pick up your child’s Chromebook and learning materials on
To support remote learning, a device will be provided for every student and we will work to ensure that all families have access to the internet. Parents will have to pay a $20.00 fee per device for protection plan. Chromebooks, Instructional materials, and school supplies will be distributed in the back parking lot on the following dates and time:
8/31 from 10:00 - 2:00
9/1 from 10:00 - 2:00
9/2 from 10:00 - 2:00 and 4 pm - 6:30 pm
One to One technology forms
https://bit.ly/1to1RCagreements2020
If you would like to complete the Agreement online before Chromebook distribution you may obtain the Google Forms by using the links below.
English
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IR4FbNLWZdPvuAMia6PzPOy3Uj5sSEdcOAk4um2_3q8/edit
Spanish
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EicXsl-6Cvsk_F-woKZjyhsTQDPp0TH4FLg4werq0ug/edit
WELCOME TO THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Dear Shortlidge Academy Parents and Families,
Thank you for allowing us to educate your child this year. We are excited to begin teaching virtual this year. Below, you will find all the updated information that has already been posted on the schools website. We can not wait to see you!!
As our district recently announced, the first day of school is September 8. We will phase in our instructional model and all Red Clay students will start the 2020-21 school year in a remote learning environment for the first six weeks. You can learn more about Red Clay’s Roadmap to Reopening at redclayschools.com/reopening.
Online Learning at Shortlidge:
Remote learning will happen Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Your child’s teacher will provide a detailed remote learning schedule next week.
Our main office staff will be available Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4 pm.
Attendance & Grading:
Consistent attendance, participation in learning activities and completion of assignments are critical to your child’s success with remote learning. Attendance and participation will be monitored and your student’s work will be graded. Teachers will provide more details in the coming weeks.
Check your mailbox for your child’s Red Clay Back-to-School Starter Kit:
Please check your mail for the Red Clay Back-to-School Starter Kit, which should arrive in your mailbox around August 29. This kit provides important details to help your family start the school year, including your child’s Google account, parent/guardian login information for Home Access Center (HAC) and Schoology, and the contact information that we have on file for your family in School Messenger. If this information needs updating please contact the school office immediately.
Red Clay Remote Care:
We understand that childcare may be a challenge for some families during these unprecedented times. Red Clay is working with the Boys and Girls Club of Delaware, the YMCA of Delaware and the Latin American Community Center to offer on-site care this school year. This will be similar to the before care and after care that we have typically provided during inservice days. For more information, please contact: Alan Adams AAdams@bgclubs.org or Morgan Barnes at mbarnes@bgclubs.org
Stay up to date with School Messenger:
We use School Messenger to communicate important information from the school and the district. When you receive your Red Clay Back-to-School Starter Kit in the mail, please verify the contact information that we have on file for your family and follow the directions to update your information and manage your communication preferences.
Thank you for your patience and support in the most difficult time. Information is constantly and rapidly changing. I will keep updating you as we open school!
Sincerely,
Deborah Ashton
Proud Principal
Safe Return to School Questionnaire please complete by August 24
Our district plans to phase in a hybrid learning environment for specific grade levels/programs later this school year, with families that choose in-person learning. In this scenario, families that wish to keep students home would be provided with remote learning support.
To help us plan for the phased reopening, please complete the Safe Return to School Questionnaire by August 24. We need to hear from every family so that we can plan a safe and efficient return to in-person learning when it is time to reopen our doors.
Special Services & English Learners
We are committed to supporting all learners. During remote learning, all services and supports outlined in students’ IEPs will be provided through remote instruction and telepractice. The special education teacher/case manager and related service providers will communicate the schedule for special education and related services with the family. For students with 504 plans, all supports outlined in the plan will be incorporated within remote learning sessions or through telepractice (e.g., therapies, counseling services). English learners will continue to receive English Language Development support integrated with their class schedule.
For more information on supports for students with disabilities or English learners, please contact our support staff:
Special Education Coordinator: Shannon Garrison (Educational Diagnostician) 651-2710
504 Coordinator: Toni Bostick (School Counselor) 651-2710 ext 202
English Learner Contact: Carol Beck (carol.beck@redclay.k12.de.us)
Social Emotional Support at Shortlidge
We have built time into our school’s schedule to support social/emotional learning. Please look out for our upcoming Home Student Wellness Questionnaire, which will assist our team in identifying students who may be in need of additional social/emotional support.
Our school has a support team consisting of a school counselor(s), school psychologist(s) and tiered support leaders to support your child remotely and in person. If you have a concern related to your child’s social/emotional health, please contact our support team members below:
Toni Bostick (school counselor) - Toni.bostick@redclay.k12.de.us
Ayesha Solaiman (school psychologist) - Ayesha.solaiman@redclay.k12.de.us
If your child is in need of immediate assistance, please contact Child Priority Response (Mobile Crisis) available 24/7 at 800-969-4357 or the 24/7 Crisis Text Line (text “HOME” to 741-741).
School Health Services
Your school nurse is here for you and your child. During remote learning our school nurse will be providing support such as health care management, care coordination, health education and family consultation including connection to community resources and services. It is important to stay up to date with routine health exams and immunizations including the flu shot.
Our school nurse is Donna O'Connor
The best way to reach Donna O'Connor is by phone at 651-2710 ext 218 or by email at donna.oconnor@redclay.k12.de.us.
It is imperative that we have updated student health information on record for your child. Please complete the Student Data Card and return it to school by scanning it to donna.oconnor@redclay.k12.de.us, or dropping it off at school.
School Based Health Center
Our School-Based Health Center has reopened and is scheduling appointments following CDC guidelines. The School-Based Health Center is a comprehensive primary health care facility located in our school. Multidisciplinary teams of professionals provide a wide range of services including sports physicals, routine checkups/physical exams, immunizations, mental health services, nutrition services, and more!
All children enrolled at the school may use the School-Based Health Center regardless of income or health care coverage. Please call the School-Based Health Center to schedule an appointment at: 302-651-2710 X 230.
Students must be registered with the School-Based Health Center in order to access services. To register your child with the School-Based Health Center, please go to:
https://www.redclayschools.com/cms/lib/DE01903704/Centricity/Domain/1459/A1.pdf
Contact Us
Principal: Deborah.ashton@redclay.k12.de.us
Assistant Principal: Diane.mahotiere@redclay.k12.de.us
School Secretary: Nayadette.cruz@redclay.k12.de.us
Clerk: Amarilis.mercado@redclay.k12.de.us
Contact Information
Email: deborah.ashton@redclay.k12.de.us
Website: http://www.redclayschools.com/shortlidge
Location: 100 W18th Street, Wilmington De 19802
Phone: (302) 651-2710
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shortlidgegamechangers/
Twitter: @EvangShortlidge