Get To Know Mrs. Blake
Welcome to Mrs. Blake’s "World of School Counseling!" This is my 11th year working with the JYK Discovery Charter School. I am dedicated to bringing my knowledge and experience to enhance the lives of our students at JYKDCS. I hope you find this website helpful and supportive as we begin the 2023-2024 academic year! As your School Counselor, I commit to encourage all students to reach their educational, social/emotional and career goals. I want to create a safe welcoming space for students, families, and the school community. I work comprehensively and collaboratively to address and alleviate barriers to students success.
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Get To Know Ms. Wells
Hello All! I am Ms. Wells and I began my journey with JYKDCS in 2009. Over the years I have held various positions and am currently the school's Social Worker (Attendance Services). It is my job to assists students and families with knowing the importance of attendance and understanding the significance between student attendance and academic success. As a school, we are a part of your community and here to support students' and families who may face barriers and/or challenges that can potentially impact daily student attendance.
Counseling Services
by Mrs. Blake-Richard
Workshops
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Hygiene
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Girls Mentoring
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Bullying
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Sexual Harassment
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Grief
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Custody
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Professional Developments
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
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Set up all meetings for referred students and parents for Student Assistance Program (SAP) and with follow up
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Direct/Facilitate SAP team meetings and offer suggestions for intervention plans.
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Participates in the writing of behavior/treatment plans.
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Follows procedures and policies for referrals of families to appropriate agencies.
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Services & Interventions
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Individual Counseling
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Small Group Counseling
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Consultation on Student Behavioral Support Planning
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Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Health Emergencies
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SAP Referrals (Agency Referrals)
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Consultation to Leadership Team
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Peer Facilitation
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SAP referrals
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Needs Assessments
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Custody
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Records Request
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Assist 8th grade students with H.S process
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Graduation
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McKinney Vento Homeless Awareness
Informational Links
High School Information
Please note- Updated information will be added as I receive it from Philadelphia School District.
High School Directory:
https://www.philasd.org/school-directory/
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Working Papers
At the age of 14, students can complete working papers and get a job during summer break. Please click the link below if you are interested in this process:
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The JED Foundation
Resources on suicide prevention as well as mental/emotional
well-being resources:
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Grieving Children Resources
McKinney Vento Homeless Awareness Act
Child Safety Resources
Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center
Open 24 Hours mental health delegate line for a variety of crisis-related services including:
3300 Henry Avenue, Falls Center 2, Suite 3N, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Phone: (215) 878-2600
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On-site assessment and crisis intervention (can come to home)
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Consultation and guidance on referrals, next steps
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Referral to a nearby crisis center
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Call: 215-685-6440
Other ​available 24/7 for behavioral health/crisis support:
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Philadelphia Crisis Response Line - 215-685-6440
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Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline - 215-686-4420
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
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CBH Member Services - 1-888-545-2600
attendance
Ms. Wells
WHY IS ATTENDANCE IMPORTANT?
Studies show that students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. This relationship between attendance and achievement can appear early in a child's school career.
JYKDCS ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students should be present in school every day with the exception of:
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Illness
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Approved religious holidays (i.e., Rosh Hashanah, Eid, Onam, etc.)
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Family emergencies related to the student
In the event that a student is absent, the parent / guardian should:
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Notify the school (student’s homeroom teacher)
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Provide a parental note
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If a student is absent 3 or more days, a doctor’s note is required
If a student becomes ill with a communicable disease (chicken pox, meningitis, strep throat, etc.), please contact the school nurse. Once documentation is received from a physician, arrangements will be made for the student to receive assignments and/or instructional support*
STUDENT LATENESS POLICY
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Students must be in their class for attendance ten minutes after their start time (8:30am) to be marked “Present”
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A student is considered late as of 8:41 AM
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Excusable latenesses include:
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Doctor or Dentist Appointments
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Unexcused latenesses include: Oversleeping, missing the bus, mechanical difficulties, etc.
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Students who arrive after 10 AM will not be allowed into school unless they are accompanied by a parent/guardian and provide a doctor’s note
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No student will be allowed in the building after 11 AM with or without a doctor’s note
ATTENDANCE/TRUANCY INFORMATION
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According to Pennsylvania law, a child is truant if they have three or more unexcused absences during one year. A child is "habitually truant" if they have six or more unexcused absences in one school year.
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Students who are absent for 10 consecutive days without written contact to the school will be officially withdrawn from the school
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An intervention plan will be implemented for students who have excessive absences and/or lateness'
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25 or more absences will result in student retention the following academic school year
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Excessive absences and/or tardiness that is not corrected after meeting with specific intervention staff will result in the District Attorney’s office being contacted for truancy concerns
DCS PRIDE
Contact Information
Mrs. Blake-Richard,
Ph: 215-879-8182 ext. 215
Em: sblake@dcsschool.com
Counselor
Ms. Wells,
Ph: 215-879-8182 ext. 227
Em: dwells@dcsschool.com
Social Worker
