2023-24 High School brochure

WELCOME TO

HIGH SCHOOL COVER STORY

Class of 2023 Music majors! (pg. 4)

SMALL SCHOOL BIG DREAMS!

SOMETHING FROM

NOTHING

BUILDING on the success of our K-8 Academy campus, administration and parents worked to expand MOT Charter School to the high school level in 2014.

The Class of 2018 put on display our core values of COMMUNITY, RESPECT, COLLABORATION, INNOVATION by starting their high school years in a modular building in the parking lot of our lower school campus. During that year they shared gym & cafe’ space with K-8 students, created clubs & hosted the first homecoming dance. They pioneered the way for generations and continued to set the tone of what it is to be a Mustang once the High School campus opened the following year.

TIMEHOP: 2014

In the 10 years our high school has been in operation, students have gone on to colleges/universities around the world. They have chosen to serve in their communities and in our military, opened businesses, and even come back to teach in the classrooms where it all began.

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ABOUT MOT CHARTER Our academic programs use a student-centered curriculum to support intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking. By making learning relevant, engaging, and tailored to student interests and needs, we nurture the development of the skills needed to be successful in college and beyond.

We are incredibly proud to receive both national and state-level recognition for the dedication and hard work of our students and sta.

GETINVOVLED: Clubs, Activities, Honor Socieites, Volunteering - it’s all here for you!

There are many ways students can get involved during their high school years. In addition to athletics, we have clubs & honor societies which can deepen exploration of pathways and provide national opportunities. In addition, many of these organizations support students who are interested in volunteer connections to expand their community impact.

Some of the opportunities include: Student Government, Spirit, Theatre Club, TSA, Newspaper, Yearbook, Green, Choir/Band, Math League, ASL, Yoga, FFA, DECA & MORE!

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HOME MUSTANGS #DIAMONDSTATEATHLETICCONFERENCE

fall athletics

winter athletics

spring athletics

Boys’ Soccer Co-ed Cross Country Girls’ Volleyball Girls’ Field Hockey

Boys’ Basketball Cheerleading Girl’s Basketball Co-ed Swimming

Baseball Boys’ Lacrosse Boys’ Volleyball Girls’ Soccer Co-ed Golf Softball

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COVER STORY

INTERVIEW "Excellence knows no size limit; it thrives in the smallest notes of life's symphony just as brilliantly as it does in its grandest crescendos."

As a father, baseball coach, and teacher, Mr. Dan Schimpf has used this quote often. After over 20 years teaching in large districts, Dan came to MOT Charter in 2021 to lead a small program into a big future. His students didn't disappoint.

“I was fortunate to be born into a family of musicians, which meant I was exposed to music of every genre at a young age. Today, it's a passion I now share with my own child. To take this personal passion and share it with my students, to do this for a living, is a gift. I wake up every morning excited to go to work and witness the tremendous musical growth of my students. The best parts of my day are supporting all the students who are here because they are driven to express themselves through music. MOT Charter's music program supports students at all levels from those who are new to making music to high school seniors preparing to become college and professional musicians - and helps them strive to perform at the highest level. Many of our students have been selected to All-County, All-State, and even All-Eastern Regional honors bands, choirs, and orchestras, performing with the best of the best among high school musicians. In the last two years, we were one of very few high schools to send multiple students to the Governor's School for Excellence in Music. Most of our graduates continue to make music at the highest level in college, whether majoring or minoring in music, or performing in college ensembles.”

GRADUATION DAY! Celebrating a bright future!

Music is central to teen life. While most enjoy listening, those who pursue formal music studies find it to be a valuable outlet and a bridge to future opportunities. Participating in high school music programs fosters artistic expression, enhances teamwork, discipline, and cognitive skills, preparing students for a harmonious future.

At a smaller school like MOT Charter, we are able to work closely with every individual student to help them reach their musical goals. The needs and desires of individual students are considered, as the students shape the direction of the music program in collaboration with the teacher.

Whether they intend to pursue music as a hobby, career, or side job, the close-knit family atmosphere of the MOT Charter Music program can get them there!

“My goal as a high school music teacher is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every music student feels safe, welcomed, and valued as an individual. Together, we foster a sense of community, where each student's unique talents and aspirations are celebrated.

Through collaboration and mutual support, we work as a team, helping every student achieve their fullest potential and meet their musical goals."

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ACADEMY ARTS

PATHWAYS Dance

Marketing

Our co-ed dance program is focused on building artistic athletes who can incorporate rhythm, movement and expression seamlessly.

Studies are ballet based, but include lyrical, contemporary, jazz & tap.

Marketing exposes students to careerfocused skills such as resume writing, research and entrepreneurship, while applying skills learned to market and manage school events and performances.

did you know?

MOT CHARTER OFFERS A

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM Our Global Program allows students to take advantage of exploring the world with trips which have included the Netherlands & France.

Will you be the next to join the adventure?

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://www.motcharter.com/students-families/global-programs

Music Digital Media Utilizing software programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere, students create original artwork targeted for the online digital audience. This pathway allows students to be on the front lines of digital media in society.

Instrumental performing groups include orchestra, band. Students learn music theory, composition, and arranging as well as opportunities to perform as soloists and combined ensembles.

Vocal students in performance choirs grow their ability to read melodic and rhythmic music, perform four part harmonies, and vocalize in an array of styles from classical to jazz to modern. Groups perform with accompaniment and a capella.

Theatre

Visual Arts

With a focus on acting, students engage in a wide variety of theater experiences, including playwriting, creating and producing live performances and critically reviewing theatrical productions.

Students grow their design skills through drawing, painting and sculpture. Coursework is designed to advance their abilities to express themselves and leave with a well rounded college art portfolio.

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ACADEMY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

PATHWAYS

did you know?

Biotechnology Biotechnology examines the science and impact of current biotechnological issues. Students explore major areas within Biotech including agricultural, environmental, and medical applications.

THE STATE OF DELAWARE REQUIRES

CORE COURSES For every public high school which include English, Math, Social Studies, Science, World Language, Health/Physical Education and Driver’s Education.

MOT CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL OFFERS HONORS & AP LEVEL DISTINCTIONS, FOR MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/motcharter-hscourses.

Engineering

Computer Science Coding in various languages, such as Scratch, CSS, HTML, Python, and Java, is the foundation of this major.

Additional topics include graphics, applications, security, data management, and hardware.

Using a mechanical engineering base, students explore a variety of engineering fields while learning to collaborate in teams to communicate ideas, create solutions and solicit feedback to evaluate work. Project management and design thinking are major outcomes for the pathway.

Pre-Medical Minor At the conclusion of freshman year, students may apply for a premedical minor. In addition to our graduation requirements, the minor enhances a student’s college application & may increase desirability among college premedical programs.

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COLLEGE BOUND 96% College Acceptance 183 Potential Credits

An average of 96% of seniors received acceptance to a college or university of their choice.

In addition to honors and AP level classes, all students may elect to take courses which can

Beginning in freshman year, all students work

earn college credits. Dual enrollment is

through a comprehensive post-secondary

embedded in select on-campus classes, while

preparatory program with our guidance team.

Early College courses are college-lead online

Students are encouraged and supported to take an

courses. We partner with the University of

active role in planning for their post-secondary goals.

Delaware, Wilmington University, and West

Using Naviance Student, parents and their children

Virginia University to offer these programs..

are engaged in the collaborative discovery, exploration and planning of college and career goals.

In addition to academic and college advising, school

Once a Mustang, Always a Mustang

counselors also provide support related to social and emotional needs.

CLASS OF 2023 DECISION DAY PEP RALLY

CONTACT US 1275 Cedar Lane Road Middletown, DE 19709 Phone: 302-696-2000 Fax: 302-696-2001 Email: admissions@mot.k12.de.us

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