Cape Henlopen School District

School Closings and Delays

Mission

District Highlights

The Cape Henlopen School District prepares each student for a healthy, creative, and rewarding life in a diverse and global society by creating an educational environment which enables each student to achieve personal excellence and lifelong learning skills to become a productive and responsible citizen.

Vision

The Cape Henlopen School District will:

achieve academic and program excellence
promote diversity
improve school climate and safety
employ and retain highly qualified and dedicated staff
close the achievement gap
become the district of choice in southern Delaware
enhance communication and build trust within the Cape Henlopen community

Beliefs

Education is the key to productive and responsible living in our democratic society.
All children can learn, but the rate at which they learn and how they learn differs.
Education builds an understanding and respect for all cultures and ethnic groups in a global society.
Effective education requires financial support and accountability at all levels.
Quality staff is essential for student success.
Effective education can be measured.
School success requires a partnership of community and school resources.
Learning in a nurturing and academically challenging environment builds character, enhances self-esteem and leads to success.
Education and learning begin in the home with the family and require their ongoing involvement throughout the school years.