The Office of Culture and Climate|Alternative Program aims to transform the culture as part of a comprehensive effort to build positive school climate and culture on school grounds and in the area around school zones.

Goals

Gather, share and act on feedback from students, staff, and families on the culture of our schools and district.

Establish and consistently implement a code of conduct that encourages positive behavior, maximizes instructional time for all students, and allows for restorative justice.

Cultivate a school-going culture that dramatically reduces chronic absenteeism in our district.

Develop and provide, in partnership with community allies, comprehensive supports and resources that empower our students’ families.

Build and implement shared decision-making structures to ensure the work of our schools and district meets the needs of our constituents.

Implement consistent communication channels that keep all stakeholders informed about the district’s operations, strategic direction, programs and opportunities, and progress.

DPSCD campus safety continues to improve with reported incidents down 21 percent in conjunction with new districtwide launch of climate and culture program|alternative programs.

Districtwide Implementation Program