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DC Student Support Center

 

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DC Student Support Center

Address: 373 Inverness Parkway, Suite #205 | Englewood, CO 80112

Phone: (303) 387-9660

Program Overview

OUR VISION
To create a safe and drug-free environment that challenges and re-engages students academically, socially, and emotionally.

The DC Student Support Center is a voluntary, nine week, strength-based transition program and is intended to support students struggling with school because of issues with behavior, truancy, expulsion, mental health, and/or substance abuse. The students enrolled in the program attend Monday through Thursday and receive instruction from licensed, certified teachers and mental health professionals in the areas of character education, empathy, anger management and social skills. In addition to regular instruction, students meet with licensed mental health and substance abuse counselors weekly to receive support around a variety of issues consistently encountered by teenagers. Random drug testing is initiated several times throughout a session for the purpose of helping students struggling with substance to have structured accountability and access to high levels of support. Individual academic plans are thoughtfully crafted to maximize student success. Students are encouraged to learn the art of successfully navigating high school by creating a plan for graduating high school on time. Comprehensive transition services at the end of the program are initiated for all students, regardless of their educational destination.

Number of students served: Approximately 60-80 students are served per year

Age or grade requirement: 9-12th grade

Partnerships with local agencies also provide the following:

  • Cherry Creek Rotary Club: Scholarships for college
  • Construction Industry Training Council (CITC): Class visits from a representative customized for our students regarding internship and apprenticeship opportunities in the Denver Metro area
  • Arapahoe Community College (ACC): Class discussion with an ACC representative regarding career pathways and money saved by starting undergraduate courses at a community college
  • Fika Coffee House: Class discussion with small business owner Josh Rivero