Discovery Charter School (DCS)
Fast Facts
General Information
DCS provides a high-quality education in a safe and supportive learning community for students and families, empowers students with diverse talents, delivers rigorous and culturally relevant instruction, and fosters creativity, inquiry, and strong character development, and places great emphasis on providing students with a high-quality education. DCS commits to also providing culturally relevant instruction while fostering creativity, inquiry and strong character.
Services
School Services
- Free breakfast, lunch and snack to all students.
- Full-time Nurse on-site for medication administration and immediate first aid.
Uniforms
DCS has a dress code.
Boys: navy blue or black pants or shorts, light blue with long or short sleeves, and post earrings only.
Girls: navy blue or black pants, skirts or shorts, light blue shirts with long or short sleeves, and post earrings only.
Students may wear navy blue sweaters or button-down cardigans. Socks must be worn. Hooded sweatshirts with the hoods up, hats and sweatbands are not permitted. Any student not wearing appropriate clothing will be required to change or may be sent home that day. Sneakers or closed-toe shoes are recommended for safety.
Student Support
- Special Education and Intervention Services
- English as a New Language
- Family Engagement and Outreach
- Student Ambassadors
- 6th Grade School Transition support
Discover your POWER and Let it SHINE!
All Are Welcome Here
- DCS welcomes all learners to our community
- All students are greeted by name at least 3 or 4 times before even entering their classroom
- We value diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences and reflect that in our programming
- Multi-lingual teachers and staff facilitate communication with families
- Creative Crew is offered to allow students to explore different interests and passions
- Uniforms facilitate equity and a sense of community
- We place a strong emphasis on Social-Emotional Learning and teaching tolerance
Innovative Academics
DCS provides:
- High-quality ELA and Math instruction
- Hands-on learning opportunities for every student
- Robust Special Education and English as a New Language services
- PE, Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts, & Performing Arts
- Extended school year
- Technology integration and a device for each student
- Rigorous data monitoring and response
- Lower than average student-to-teacher ratios
- Student-led conferences
- Field studies designed to enhance learning
We Are Family
- DCS is a family-oriented school
- The DCS Family Association acts as a bridge between the school, scholars, and families
- Outreach programs connect families with local services
- Teachers provide regular family communication
- Daily classroom crew meetings keep us together
- Weekly Community Circle gatherings enrich the learning experience
- Monthly School Community Events bring all our families together
- DCS partners with several outside organizations and local colleges and universities
- 6th grade students and families are provided with transition support to prepare for 7th grade and beyond
School Performance
