Parent Information

Students arrive to the career center in their district approved school uniform. Once entering their program area, students are to be dress in the uniform specified by their program area. Example (Culinary students change into their chef coats and/or aprons). The district approved uniform is detailed below for your convenience.

Appropriate Dress for Students K-12

All students must comply with the District’s dress code by wearing a uniform to school each day as described below. All students, including students exempt from the student dress code, are expected to exemplify proper grooming standards in a manner that projects an appropriate image for the student, school, and District.

The District shall not require specific brands of clothing. All clothing items must be of an approved color from the common color selections presented in this dress code policy.

Slacks and Pants:

Color: All slacks and pants must be a solid color: Khaki, navy blue, or black
Style: Slacks and pants can be pleated or flat front, full length and appropriately fastened at the waist
Belts: If the garment has belt loops a belt should be worn at all times

Tops:

Shirts and blouses must have buttoned down or straight collars; turtlenecks and polo styles are permitted; All tops must be worn tucked inside pants, slacks, shorts or skirts.
Color: All students shall wear approved colors required by the school
Style: Long and short sleeves with a collar required. Turtlenecks and polo styles permitted
Logos: Manufacturer trademarks, if any, must be one inch or less. DPSCD school logos are permitted and are not limited in size

Skirts, Shorts, and Jumpers/Skorts:

Color: Khaki, navy blue, or black, in a solid, single color
Style: Shorts and Skorts must have a 9 inch inseam and/or be no more than 2 inches above the knee

Jackets, Cardigans, and Sweaters:

Color: Should match an accepted uniform color
Style: All must be worn over a collared shirt, turtleneck or polo style top
Jackets for middle school and high school students cannot have hoods

Footwear:

Athletic shoes, laced shoes and/or other shoe boots, loafers, dress shoes, or other closed toed/closed heel shoes. Students are also prohibited from wearing steel-toed boots or shoes to school.

Resource:

Student’s Rights, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct 2019-2020, pg. 18

Parent Resources

Helpful resources for parents and students. Just click on the link for additional information.

Homework Hotline is a free resource for all DPSCD students in partnership with United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Monday to Thursday from 5–8PM. Call 1-833-466-3978.

Mental Health Support provides online counseling to students and parents and referrals for additional services, Monday to Thursday from 5–8PM. Call 1-833-466-3978.

Online Learning & DPSCD Device Support is available on Monday to Friday from 8:30AM–4:30PM. Call 1-833-466-3978.

Device Support

Text ‘HELP4CF’ to (562) 372-6925 or visit website.

Connectivity Support

Text ‘INTERNET4CF’ to (562) 372-6925 or visit website.

For manuals and how-to videos, visit this page.

Attendance Policy

The law in Michigan governing compulsory attendance requires a parent, legal guardian, or other person having control or charge of a child age six (6) to eighteen(18) to send the child to school during the entire school year, except under very limited circumstances specified in MCL 380.1561. The Board of Education (“Board”) as an agency of the State of Michigan is required to enforce the regular attendance of students. The Board recognizes that presence in the classroom enables students to participate in instruction, class discussions, and other related activities. Educators shall encourage regular attendance of students, maintain accurate attendance records, and follow reporting procedures prescribed by the Superintendent or his/her designees. As such, regular and timely attendance, and classroom participation are integral to instilling incentives for the student to excel. The classroom experience is of unique value and it cannot be duplicated by make-up work. Student interaction and the development of ideas through discussion are lost when a student is absent, tardy, or is dropped off late or picked-up early by a parent/guardian. A student's enrollment in a course is his/her commitment to attend all class sessions. Therefore, it is the intent of this policy to disallow students from being absent from class unless a situation exists which makes their absence absolutely necessary. The purpose of this attendance policy is to foster responsibility and reliability on the part of District students to attend all classes. Students will acknowledgegreater emphasis on attendance at school because credit in their classes will be contingent upon their presence.

Attendance Defined

A. School Attendance -Students are to be counted in attendance only if they are actually present for any portionof theschoolday or engaged in a school-approved educational activity which constitutes a part of the instructional program for the student.

B. Class Attendance -Students are to be counted in attendance if they are physically present in class for at least half of the class period, have been excused by the teacher on a class-related assignment, or have been requested by a member of the school support staff for an approved school activity.

C. Tardiness -A student is considered tardy if they are not present at the moment the school bell rings for the class assigned. NOTE: If a student is not present when attendance is taken but is present later in the school day, that student must be considered in attendance, but tardy, and the absence should be changed. A student who is tardy should never remain on record as being absent.

D. Early Sign-outs –Early release is discouraged within the final thirty (30) minutes of the school day.

Attendance is required of all enrolled students during the days and hours that the school is in session.

The Principal or his/her designees shall require, from the parent or legal guardian of each student or from an adult student who has been absent for any reason, a written statement confirmation of the cause for such absence for excused reasons. The student's parent or legal guardian shall inform the school when a student will be absent for excused reasons as soon as possible. Failure to report and explain the absence(s) shall result in an unexcused absence(s). The Principal shall have the final authority to determine the acceptability of the reason for the absence(s). The Superintendent and his/her designee(s) reserve the right to verify such statements and to investigate the cause of each:

A. single absence;

B. prolonged absence;

C. absence of more than two days duration;

D. repeated unexplained full and partial day absences and tardies;

E. repeated explained and unexplained early student pick-ups; and

F. repeated explained and unexplained late student drop-offs.

The Superintendent or his/her designees shall report infractions of the law regarding student attendance for students below the age of eighteen (18) to the proper internal and external authorities.

Excused Absences Brief illness, appointments, and family business are considered absences for purposes of meeting attendance policy requirements. An absence will be considered an "excused absence" if a parent/guardian contacts the school, and provides a reason for the absence. The absence, as well as the reason for the absence, will then be documented in our attendance system. Excused absences may include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Personal illness of the student (medical evidence may be required by the Principal for absences exceeding five (5) consecutive days). The written statement must include all days the student has been absent from school. If a student is continually sick and repeatedly absent from school due to a specific medical condition, s/he must be under the supervision of a healthcare provider in order to receive excused absences from school;

B. Medically verified chronic illnesses –a statement signed by a physician;

C. Family emergency;

D. Recovery from accident;

E. Legally documented court subpoena, a required court appearance, or placement in detention at a juvenile center in which the student continues his/her education;

F. Professional appointments;

G. Death in the immediate family;

H. Observation or celebration of a religious holiday or service when it is mandated for all members of a faith that such a holiday or service should be observed, or for pre-arranged religious instruction (documentation of the religious affiliation of the student may be required by school officials);

I. Academic activity or school sponsored field trip directly related to the instructional outcomes of one (1) or more course;

J. Approved student activities such as Student Council, National Honor Society, class meetings, and academic/athletic competitions;

K. A short-term family commitment with prior notification of the absence being provided to the school administrator;

L. College visits;

M. Out of school suspension from school; and/or

N. Other individual student absences beyond the control of the parent or student, as determined and approved by the Principal (requires support documentation).

Long-term absenteeism, including excused absences, may lead to the failure of a course, the necessity to repeat a course, the possibility of retention, and/or the filing of a truancy petition.

Chronic Absenteeism

Chronic absenteeism and habitual truancy are important predictors of school performance, including high school graduation. Average daily attendance rates often mask the number of students who are chronically absent -which equates to missing at least ten percent of the school year or approximately eighteen (18) school days for any reason.

Chronic absenteeism can be determined by comparing the number of absences in relation to the number of school days. Chronic absenteeism can be defined as excused, unexcused, and suspension days. These categories correlate to the multi-tier systems of support, and provide the recommended strategy to make positive impacts on chronic absenteeism.

Chronic absenteeism in the school district indicates the presence of a much larger salient issue. Thus, addressing chronic absenteeism will resolve other issues in the district as they relate to ensuring students have the resources to be successful, increasing student-family engagement, data-driven resource interventions, and enabling college-career readiness.

Levels of Chronic Absenteeism

Students who miss 5% or less of total school days are considered to have satisfactory attendance.
Students who miss 5%-10% of school days are at risk of becoming chronically absent.
Students who miss 10%-20% of total school days are considered chronically absent.
Students who miss 20% or more of total school days are considered severely chronically absent.

PowerSchool

PowerSchool Parent Portal

PowerSchool Login

What is the PowerSchool Parent Portal?

The PowerSchool parent portal provides parents with direct access to student data via the Internet. Using a confidential ID number and password provided by their child's school, parents can create their own PowerSchool account using a web browser or the PowerSchool app and view their child’s data, such as progress reports, attendance records, report cards, transcripts and more. During account creation, parents can create their own unique username and password. The credentials listed on the form from the school will link the student to their parent's account.

To log on to ParentPortal:

1. Visit the Login page.

2. Enter Username and Password, click “Log In”

The first time you log in to the PowerSchool app for your phone or tablet, you will be asked to enter the District's unique four-digit code: PSNW

If you have not been issued a Username or Password, or are facing challenges with your password, please contact your school for the required login information.

Parent Academy

Transportation

All DPSCD students are transported from their high school to Breithaupt Career and Technical Center via school bus for both the morning and afternoon session. Once sessions are over students are transported back to their high school.

The Morning Session begins at 8:30am and ends at 11:10am.

The Afternoon Session begins at 12:10pm school dismisses at 2:50pm.

Contact your high school for departure times.

* Students outside of the district are responsible for their own transportation.

Immigration Resources

Emergency Legal Help (if someone is detained or threatened with deportation)

Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

Email Crisis@michiganimmigrant.org
(734)-239-6863
Legal assistance

* Call lawyer or agency listed below for assistance

Free & Low Cost Legal Help

Justice for our Neighbors (Detroit & Dearborn offices)
- Free legal services (attorney on staff)
- 734-709-1151
- Centro Familiar Cristiano United Methodist Church – office location
- 1270 Waterman, Detroit, MI 48209
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Immigration Law Clinic
- 651 E. Jefferson, Detroit MI 48226
- 313-596-0200
Wayne State University Free Legal Aid Clinic
- Website or call (313) 833-0058
- 471 W. Palmer St., Detroit, MI 48202
ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services)
- 313-945-8380
- 6451 Schaeffer, Dearborn MI 48126
- Legal consultation and social, economic, health and educational services
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
- Immigration Legal Consultations, Naturalization, and Family Based Immigration Law.
- 15945 Canal Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48038
- (586) 416-1113 ext. 4023
- Se habla espanol
Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center
- Low cost legal assistance – ask for Kevin Piecuch
- 17375 Harper Ave, Suite 24124 Detroit, MI 48224
- (313) 881-2903
- Website

For Undocumented Victims of Violence

La Vida Partnership
- (313) 849-3920 ext. 5060
- Safety planning and counseling for women immigrants who are experiencing domestic violence
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
- Legal help for undocumented immigrants who are experiencing domestic violence and children who are fleeing persecution.
- 220 E. Huron Street, Suite 600A, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- 734-239-6863
Call Chelsea Derks (School Social Worker) for information on possible citizenship in cases of abuse
- (313) 782-4422. Press 5, then dial 33757

Immigration Education & Counseling Services

Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
- Offer ESL and GED programs, childcare, counseling, art programs, youth programs
- (313) 967-4880
- 1211 Trumbull St., Detroit, MI 48216
International Institute of Metro Detroit – Dept. of Homeland Security
- (313) 871-8600
- Provides counseling and education surrounding immigration issues to adults 18+ to people adjusting to the United States
- Website
Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Rights (Ann Arbor)
- Provides advocacy for people threatened with deportation
- Support groups for children affected by deportation
- 734-355-2707
Freedom House
- (313) 964-4320
- 2630 W Lafayette, Detroit MI
- Offers legal services, food and shelter, clothing, referrals for medical and mental health care, recreational activities, educational and job training opportunities, and transitional housing services for refugees
- Spanish speaking- Free
Michigan United
- Provides immigration lawyer referrals
- 4405 Wesson St., Detroit MI 48210
- 877-507-7774 ext. 708

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
- Counseling, family programming, food assistance
- 15945 Canal Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48038
- (586) 416-1113 ext. 4023
- Se habla espanol
ACCESS (Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services)
- (313) 945-8380
- 6451 Schaeffer, Dearborn MI 48126
- Social, economic, health and educational services

General Legal Help (citizenship, residency, visas, etc.)

Piast Institute
- (313) 733-4535
- Help immigrants with visa, documentation and status issues
- 11633 Joseph Campau Street Hamtramck, MI 48212
- Family immigration cases, citizenship, asylum, VAWA, U Visas.
S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- (313) 926-4202
- Assists with immigrant status and documentation
Freedom House
- (313) 964-4320
- 2630 W Lafayette, Detroit MI
- Legal services, food, shelter, clothing, referrals for medical and mental health care, activities, educational and job training, and housing services for refugees
- Spanish speaking- Free
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
- Legal assistance & attorney referrals
- 220 E. Huron Street, Suite 600A, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- 734-239-6863
Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center
- Legal assistance – low cost
- Housing services and business development
- 17375 Harper Ave, Suite 24124 Detroit, MI 48224
- (313) 881-2903
- Website

For other immigration resources, see MAT Detroit online database.

Michigan United Know-Your-Rights Team
Caitlin Homrich-Knieling, Legal Assistant, University of Detroit Mercy Immigration Law Clinic Co-Chair, (989) 551-2248

SWDCS School Social Worker
Chelsea Derks, LLMSW
(313) 782-4422. Press 5, then dial 33757

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