Our Vision
Deep Roots is an actively anti-racist and inclusive organization. We serve all students, support all families, and advocate for our communities. Our learners and team will discover their purpose, potential and actively work to dismantle barriers within and beyond our walls.
Quick Facts
We will be located in the Kensington catchment community.
The focus of our DRCS community will be college preparatory, preparing students for success at a selective institution.
At DRCS, the driving force in our community will be world class teaching in every classroom.
Formerly of Jounce Partners, G. Logan Blyler will serve as the DRCS school leader.
At DRCS, we will be utilizing the extended school day and extended school year.
School Leadership
Board of Trustees
Justin Harper, Board Chair
Ann McKetta, Board Secretary
Adonis Banegas, Board Treasurer
Jason Tucker
Gwen Bailey
Kim Griffin
Rob Burns
Board Meetings
All meetings will take place at Deep Roots Charter School, located at 3556 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134. To register for public comment at a Deep Roots Charter School board meeting, please call (267) 399-3727 no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the scheduled meeting. For more information, email info@deeprootscs.org or submit an inquiry at https://deeprootscs.org/contact-us/.
Board Minutes
August 2019
September 2019
October 2019
November 2019
December 2019 – None
January 2020
February 2020
March 2020
April 2020
May 2020
June 2020