D.U.E. SEASON CHARTER SCHOOL

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is D.U.E. Season Charter School?  D.U.E. Season Charter School is a new  
   public charter school approved for a September 2005 opening for all grade-
   eligible students in Camden, New Jersey.  D.U.E. Season, like all charter
   schools is open to all students, is independent of the local Board of Education
   of the district of residence, and is tuition free.

2. What does D.U.E. mean?  D.U.E. is an acronym, which stands for Distinctions in
   Urban Education.  

3. Who can attend D.U.E. Season Charter School?  Enrollment preference is given
   to children to the charter school’s district of residence. If space permits,
   students who reside outside Camden, New Jersey, may attend.  Students must
   first register in their district and transfer to D.U.E. Season Charter School.  
   D.U.E. Season Charter School does not discriminate in admission policies on the
   basis of intellectual or athletic ability, measures of achievement or aptitude,
   status as a handicapped person, proficiency in the English language, or any
   other basis, which is deemed illegal if used by district boards of education.  
   (More on Admissions)

4. What grades will be serviced at D.U.E. Season Charter School?  Admissions at  
   D.U.E. Season Charter School are unique.  We will be a K-8 school by
   September 2008.  

5. Will the students of D.U.E. Season Charter School wear uniforms?  Yes.  All
   students will wear uniforms  (More information).  

6. What are the Pillars of Focus at D.U. E. Season Charter School?  Performing
Arts, Character Development and Technology

 7. How do I register my child(ren) for class?  Application must be completed and
   submitted by the due date.  You can download the application here or you can
   Contact Us at the D.U.E. Season Charter School office.

8. Will meals be provided?  Yes.  Lunch will be provided as free, reduced, or paid,
    based upon completion of the Lunch Application, available at time of
    enrollment.  

9. How is transportation provided for students at D.U.E. Season Charter School?  
    D.U.E. Season Charter School students are entitled to transportation in
    accordance with N.J.A. C. 6A: 27-3.1(a) and with the procedures established
    for students in the City of Camden School District.  Special Education students
    will be provided transportation according the same guidelines unless special
    transportation is indicated in the student’s IEP in which case, the requirements
    of the IEP will be satisfied.  D.U.E. Season Charter School will provide
    applications for eligible students’ parents or guardians and walk them through
    the process. (More On Transportation Service)

10. Does D.U.E. Season Charter School have a Parent Organization?
     Yes.  
     D.U.E. Season Charter School has a parent organization and all parents are
     encouraged to participate.  It is through this organization that parents are
     informed and empowered as partners I the education of their children. (More on the PTO).

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