Student Rights for Justice-Engaged Youth
Cherry Creek School District is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources for justice-engaged students to ensure their success. CCSD recognizes the unique challenges faced by these students and has implemented various services to address their needs.
Designated Point-of-Contact
For support regarding alternative education options and services for justice-engaged students, please contact:
Kristy Hart, Executive Director of Learning Pathways
khart12@cherrycreekschools.org
720-554-4224
Pathway to Graduation and Mental Health Supports
Justice engaged youth have the right to a graduation and promotion plan, appropriate credit for coursework completed while justice-engaged, and prompt enrollment or re-enrollment following a request. Once a student is eligible to enroll, the school, with the support of our designated point of contact, will help ensure a pathway to graduation and access to mental health support if appropriate and available. Examples of support include, but are not limited to:
- Support from EARSS (Expelled, At-Risk Student Support) Partner
- Academic: College and Career Planning, plan to support credit acquisition towards graduation, consultation for additional academic supports (as needed)
- Mental Health: School based, referral to outside providers
- Alternative programming options and alternative solutions to a comprehensive school.
- Community Based: Referral to the Juvenile Assessment Center