Curricula are aligned with national and state
standards and are K-12 comprehensive to assure continuity of instruction.
Curricular areas are continuously reviewed following a research
model.
The school district has one of the highest
standards for graduation and for participation in athletics and
extra-curricular activities in the state.
Major academic improvement has been measured
in Colonial using new and rigorous state tests. Comparing 3rd
and 5th grade scores and 8th and 10th grade scores of the same
students on statewide tests, Colonial students improved more than
any other students in New Castle County public schools.
Consistent with the importance of lifelong
learning for our students, a Teaching/Learning Center and an Instructional
Support Center exists to provide support for the continuous growth
and development of employees. The school district has cultivated
collaborative partnerships with the National Science Foundation,
the University of Pennsylvania, and other universities and colleges
in Delaware and neighboring states to further this effort.
Colonial School District has been recognized
as a model of excellence by Ohana Foundation's Technology in Education
Leadership Award.
Colonial School District has won the prestigious
Superstar's in Education Award multiple times in recent years.
Our parent partnership programs have received
state recognition for many years.
Our Title One reading program has received
national acclaim and recognition.
The DIAA (Delaware Interscholastic Athletic
Association) has selected William Penn High School to receive
the State Sportsmanship Award for 11 years in a row –
more than any other school in Delaware.
Colonial has established a statewide reputation for its sound
fiscal responsibility.
