Academic Resources

Grade level: Freshman
When offered: 8th pr. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Description:  Accountability, Independence, and Motivation. This group meets three times per week during 8th period with freshmen students. Students receive support and assistance with time-management, self-advocacy, organization, and work completion.
Additional information:  Students need to be recommended and approved prior to enrollment
Contact person:  Tim Christy, Counselor

Grade level: All
When provided:  Varies
Description:  Students are matched with a volunteer staff member at DGS. Mentors assist with connecting students to school activities and resources.
Additional information:  Meeting times and location depend on the student and mentor's availability.
Contact person:  Diana Benoist, Student Assistance Coordinator

Click here for link to math tutor resource list.

Grade level: Freshman
Description:  Teachers and peer tutors sit down with your student and work on organization as well as homework completion/understanding of content. They also work collaboratively to check grades, set goals, and monitor their progress moving forward. Lastly, if your child simply needs "time" and a quiet space to work,  we can provide that as well.
When provided:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 3:30-4:30
Additional information:  Students need to be recommended and approved prior to enrollment. More information at their website:  https://sites.google.com/csd99.org/strive
Contact person:  Kristee Conrad, STRIVE Coordinator & Teacher

Grade level:  sophomores, juniors, and seniors
When offered: 8th pr. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Description: Students receive support and assistance with time-management, self-advocacy, organization, and work completion.
Additional information:  Students need to be recommended and approved prior to enrollment
Contact person:  Bill Skoubis, School Psychologist
 

Grade: All
Description:  Each academic department at DGS provides a resource for students to receive additional support.

Click here for information about each department resource.

When offered: Varies
Additional information: 
Contact person:  Varies - Contact your student's teacher directly to find out how they can be supported academically.