Academy of Dover

WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY OF DOVER CHARTER SCHOOL

104 Saulsbury Road, Dover, Delaware 19904

Dear AOD Families,

We are excited to welcome all of our students, families, and staff to the start of a new school year at the Academy! As we begin the 2025–2026 academic year, we look forward to building strong relationships, supporting every learner, and celebrating growth together.

Our staff has been working hard to prepare classrooms and programs that are safe, inclusive, and engaging for every child—from kindergarten through 8th grade.

Whether you're a returning family or new to our community, we are so glad you're here. Together, we will make this a year filled with curiosity, creativity, and connection.

First Day of School (Kindergarten): August 25, 2025 (noon dismissal)

First Day of School (Grades 1-8) : August 26, 2025 (noon dismissal)

The Academy of Dover Charter School utilizes an open enrollment plan. Any child who is qualified under the laws of Delaware for enrollment to a public school is qualified for admission to the Academy of Dover Charter School.

If more students submit applications than can be accommodated by the Academy's capacity — class, grade or building, a waiting list will be maintained for each grade level in order of receipt of their application, on a first-come, first-served basis. Sibling preference will be honored as long as there is room in the particular grade. If the grade is full, the sibling will be put on a waiting list for the grade.

All applicants are requested to attend a tour before application is accepted.

If you would like more information, please contact the school at 302-674-0684 or email: enrollment@aod.k12.de.us.

Online Enrollment Application: https://www.schoolchoicede.org/

Our Academy

We are a FREE public charter school for students in grades K through 8. Our educational process is student-centered and achieved by partnerships involving students, parents, and staff where each child embraces the love, joy, and value of education.

Our Educators

Our educators love what we do and know that we are making a difference in the lives of children! We are a small Academy focusing on meeting the needs of the whole child. We have a strong passion for our work and have space available. If you are looking for a place where your child will get that special extra touch, you have found it! We are a K-8 school offering small class sizes, a caring climate, and have educators looking to build excitement for learning in each and every one of our students.

Commitment to Excellence

Our mission is to embrace the pursuit of excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We encourage critical thinking and emphasize the learning process over rote memorization.

High Expectations

Personalized Attention

Student-Centered Instruction

Small Groups and Small Class Sizes

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Board of Directors of the Academy of Dover (AOD) that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, or disability, be subjected to any discrimination prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended; American with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and other applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. This policy applies to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, continuation, probation, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment over which AOD has jurisdiction.

If you have any questions, please contact the Head of School

at 302-674-0684.

TITLE IX

(nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, educational programs)