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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 HouseClass discussion with small business owner Josh Rivero
620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-387-0100
24hr Emergency 303-387-9999
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In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District's Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Aaron Henderson, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, [email protected], 303-387-0127.

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).