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Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Mental Health Support

Are You Ok, How Can We Help?

Are You Ok, How Can We Help? Tuesday Tips

Caring for one’s emotional and mental health is vital to their overall well-being. As a district, we are committed to supporting students, families, and staff through these challenging times. To this end, we have launched the “Are You OK?” Health and Wellness campaign.

As part of this commitment, the district will be launching several actions focused on social-emotional learning tools and strategies, as well as community mental health resources and recommendations. This campaign will focus on sharing information that can be used both at home and at school.

The ”Are You OK?” campaign includes:

Home Visits to check on students and make certain they “Are OK”

Small group counseling sessions for students exhibiting the need for additional support

Mental Health referrals for students and families

Monthly wellness tips shared through media platforms

Parent Academy sessions

Self-Care sessions for teachers and staff

Fun Friday sessions for staff covering a variety of interests

Please contact your child’s school counselor for more information.

Mental Health Support Line

During the district closure, a Mental Health Support Line has been added as a service for students and families. This support is staffed by School Social Workers, trained in addressing trauma, grief, and resource determination. School Social Workers will be available to provide online counseling to students and parents. In addition to online counseling, students and families will be able to receive referrals for additional services. This hotline may be reached as an option from the Homework Hotline by calling 1-833-466-3978 during operating hours.

For general questions concerning academic packets, distance learning, etc., please direct parents and families to the Help Desk at 313-240-4377.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Contact Information

For additional questions during closure, please contact Deputy Superintendent Iranetta Wright at iranetta.wright@detroitk12.org .

Mental Health Screener

In partnership with the Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students, TRAILS, from the University of Michigan, in fall 2019, the District tested 9,179 students, 7,096 high school students, and 2,083 8th graders. While student results were anonymous, the data was reviewed and used to identify essential elements for the Social-Emotional Practices and Mental Health Wellness Protocol.

As a part of this year’s initiative, 19,064 students were provided the universal screener during the assessment window. From this data, school counselors and school social workers will identify students for tiered interventions and support, based on a tiered model. Assessed students will be assigned based on the following:

Tier I – Continued participation and engagement with whole school initiatives that promote mental health. This may include Expect Respect, Sanford-Harmony and Overcoming Obstacles character development, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities.

Tier II – Small group interventions designed to address student concerns. As the curriculum recommended by TRAILS follows the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model, participating students will require parental permission.

Tier III – Referral for more intensive mental health services and supports. One-on-One check-in by a school counselor, school social worker, or other staff.

For more information about Trails, please click here.

Community Resources

Community Resources

Wayne County Health Department - Department of Public Health

734-727-7101

COVID-19 Hotline

734-287-7870

City of Detroit - Detroit Health Department

313-876-4000

DWSDs Water Restart Plan: Wayne Metro

Detroit resident living without water in your home or have received a notice of service interruption call.

313-386-9727

Gleaners

Gleaners to provide alternative sites where families can get groceries.

866-453-2637

DTE Assistance

800-477-4747

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network

313- 833-2500; Helpline: 800-241-4949; TTY: 800-603-1044

Southwest Counseling Solutions

313-841-8900

The Guidance Center (Adult and Children)

313-876-4000

Full Resource Guide

Full Resource Guide

Mental Health and Community Resources for Families - Final 2.pdf 523.83 KB (Last Modified on December 18, 2020)

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