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Monday 9am - 3:30pm Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm Wednesday 9am - 3pm Thursday 9am - 3pm

Deep Roots Charter School

The mission of Deep Roots Charter School is to teach disciplined learners and to empower them to grow and serve in their community, in college and beyond.

Excellent teaching is by far the most significant in-school factor driving student learning. To achieve the results we seek for all of our students, we will have an intensive focus on highly-effective teacher coaching, so that every teacher at DRCS is providing a world-class education for our students. Studies have shown that high quality teacher development can quickly change teacher practice and

increase effectiveness, for both new and veteran teachers. At DRCS, we will hold our students and ourselves to a high standard of performance, effort, and integrity, ensuring that our school community uses the challenges our students and families face to motivate and inspire our work rather than to excuse suboptimal outcomes. We know that when teachers are getting better, at an ever-accelerating rate, our students can consistently achieve at unprecedented levels. At Deep Roots Charter School, three core values allow our roots to grow strong with staff, students and families:
1. Purpose
2. Practice
3. Service
These values, along with our mission, guide all choices that we make as a school, from professional development plans to curriculum choices to scheduling. For that reason, we have described each value, with notes on alignment to our school design, in detail below:

Practice: “Deliberate practice” is a concept developed by psychologist Anders Ericson as he and his team studied expertise. They concluded that, “expert performance is qualitatively different from normal performance” and is the result of a very specific form of practicing, in which individuals do many repetitions, receiving very specific feedback against a known standard, so that the quality of each subsequent repetition is better than the last. At DRCS, we expect our students to develop deep expertise in reading, writing, mathematics, and content areas; we expect our teachers to become true experts at their craft; and we expect our leadership team and support staff to be experts in making those around them more effective. Therefore, every individual in our school community will engage in deliberate practice, and value this as the path to excellence. Service: At Deep Roots Charter School we recognize the needs of our school, families, and community. In order to meet those needs and develop teachers, staff, and students who will feel empowered to work towards change and growth, we will develop a sense of purpose in serving our community and those who live in it. Community engagement or “service-learning” is explained by the National Service Learning Clearinghouse as, “a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.” At DRCS our model of service-learning will be discipline based, which will require students to have a presence in the community throughout their time at DRCS and reflect on their experiences regularly. In these reflections, students apply classroom content as a basis for their analysis and introspective, extrospective, and moral understandings. Purpose: At Deep Roots Charter School our mission is to serve and teach a family of disciplined learners who are empowered to grow in their community, college, and beyond. We recognize that this is our purpose and why we teach and work to serve our community. Everything we do grows out of this purpose and every decision we make is driven by this purpose. If we want our students to be successful leaders in their community, college, and beyond, we must teach them to think in the same way. Simon Sinek, in his best-selling book, “Start with Why,” argues that the greatest leaders are able to inspire others to take action by being driven by a central purpose. He claims that many organizations do not know why they do what they do, which is why so many are unsuccessful. Too many organizations are solely focused on results rather than a cause or belief, which addresses the very reason the organization exists. As educators we want to empower our students to uncover their unique gifts and talents and apply them towards an outward purpose they are passionate about discovering and working towards.

08/11/2026

✨ ENROLLMENT IS OPEN AT DEEP ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL! 🌱

Are you looking for a school community where your child can grow, learn, and thrive?

🌱 Deep Roots Charter School is welcoming new students for the upcoming school year!

At Deep Roots, we are committed to:
📖 Strong academics
💛 Positive relationships
🎯 Purposeful learning
🤝 A supportive school community
🌟 Helping every student discover their strengths and reach their potential

Spaces are available! Don’t wait to secure your child’s spot.

📲 Apply today and become part of the Deep Roots family!

🌱 Deep Roots. Strong Foundations. Bright Futures.

08/06/2026

We are excited for this upcoming school year! We’ve been planning and have some awesome things planned for our students and families. Come join us. We have a few seats left in kindergarten and a few other grades. Enroll today.

08/06/2026

We are gearing up for an exciting year. Come join us!💚

Photos from Deep Roots Charter School's post

07/29/2026

Mini golf, big laughs, and ESY joy! ⛳️💚 Creating memories, building friendships, and celebrating every smile along the way.

07/24/2026

🎉 JOIN US FOR AN ENROLLMENT POP UP! 🌱🦉

We’re Enrolling!

Looking for a school where your child will thrive? Join us to learn more about Deep Roots Charter School and enroll your child!

🗓️ Wednesday, July 29, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

✨ Meet our team
✨ Learn about our academic and culture!
✨ Get your questions answered
✨ Enroll your child

🎁 Enroll during the event and receive a FREE Deep Roots uniform shirt!

💚 We can’t wait to welcome your family to Deep Roots Charter School!
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07/23/2026

Fun in the sun with our amazing ESY students!
Smiles, laughter, and summer memories made all day long! 😎✨🥳💚

07/23/2026

🎉 Now Enrolling for the 2026–2027 School Year! 🎉

🌱 Deep Roots Charter School is where students grow with purpose, confidence, and excellence!

At DRCS, we provide:
📚 High-quality academics
💚 A safe and supportive learning environment
⭐ Strong character development
🙌 Caring and dedicated educators
🎨 Enriching opportunities for every child to learn, lead, and thrive

We are now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year!

🌟 Join a school community where students are encouraged to Practice, Serve, and Live with Purpose every day.

07/20/2026

🎉 You’re Invited to Our Back-to-School BBQ! 🎉

School is almost back in session, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our Deep Roots Charter School families!

Join us for an afternoon of great food, fun, music, games, and community as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year together.

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Deep Roots Charter School

Bring the family, meet your teachers, confirm your enrollment, and get ready for an amazing school year! This is a great opportunity to connect with our school community before the first day of school.

We can’t wait to welcome you back and start the year strong! 🌭🎈💚

07/10/2026

📚✨ Enrollment Is Open at Deep Roots Charter School! ✨📚

We are excited to welcome new scholars and families into our Deep Roots community for the upcoming school year!

At Deep Roots Charter School, we are committed to creating a joyful, engaging, and supportive learning environment where students are empowered to grow through Practice, Service, and Purpose. Our dedicated team focuses on strong academics, character development, positive school culture, and preparing students for success.

🌱 Join a community where students are known, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential!

📌 Enrollment is open now!
Secure your child’s seat today and become part of the Deep Roots family.

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💚🖤

07/10/2026

DRCS Family Orientation – July 15, 2026

Dear Deep Roots Charter School Families,

We are excited to welcome you to our New Family Orientation on Wednesday, July 15, 2026! This is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn more about our school, meet members of our team, understand our culture and expectations, and prepare for a successful school year.

We will offer two options for families to attend:

📍 In-Person Orientation
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Deep Roots Charter School

💻 Virtual Orientation
Time: 1:00 PM

Please be sure to sign up for the session that works best for your family. We look forward to welcoming you, answering your questions, and partnering with you as we continue to build a strong school community.

We are excited to have you join the Deep Roots family and look forward to learning, growing, and celebrating success together!

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Telephone

+12673993727

Website

https://deeprootscs.org/

Address

3556 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19134

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm