Everything we do begins and ends with one question:
“How does this impact our student’s, families and community?”
Our Mission
Deep Roots Charter School’s (DRCS) mission is to teach disciplined learners and to empower them to grow and serve in their community, in college and beyond.
Family Resources
Handbooks & Policies
Student & Family Handbook and Code of Conduct
Please see the PDF below for Student & Family Handbook and Code of Conduct information.
Student Uniform Information
Please take a moment to download and read our uniform policy stated in the letter here.
Right-To-Know
Please see the letter below for family Right-To-Know information.
Child Find Notice
Please see the letter below for family Child Find Notice information.
2018-2019 Charter School Improvement Plan
DRCS has completed it’s mandatory 2018-19 Charter School Improvement Plan. Per Pennsylvania Department of Education and Federal Title programs requirements, this plan is available for 28 days of public review. If you have questions or feedback about this plan, please reach out to Ashley McGrath at amcgrath@deeprootscs.org.
Forms & Clearances
2019-2020 School Year | Student Waitlist Status
- Click the button below to open the waitlist status page where you can find the status of your students application.
- This is a LIVE page that will automatically update as we work through our enrollment process.
Parent/Family Checks & Clearances
- Follow the buttons below to submit for your clearances. These are required to volunteer or take part in school events. Please reach out if you have any questions about the status page or results.
Additional Resources
2019-2020 Registration Packet
- Follow the button below to download the 2019-2020 Registration Packet.
School Calendar
- Follow the button below to download the 2019-2020 school calendar.
19- 20 Student Supplies List
- Follow the button below to download the 19-20 student supplies list.
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
- Follow the buttons below to download the September breakfast and lunch menus.
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.