Daniel Jenkins Academy
Grades and ages
Grades 9-12
Student-teacher ratio
15:1
Tuition
Tuition-free
About Daniel Jenkins Academy
Daniel Jenkins Academy is a Charleston County School District countywide program for high school students in grades 9 to 12 who have experienced behavior challenges. Our goal is to address each student's academic, behavioral and mental health needs and restore them to their home school, and students work toward that through a school-based level system that rewards positive behavior, good grades and attendance.
We keep classes small, with a 15:1 student to teacher ratio and an enrollment of about 90 students. Course options include general education, inclusion, resource and self-contained classes, along with academic interventions in reading and math, career exploration and credentials, and community service opportunities.
An on-site mental health counselor, psychologist and social worker work alongside our school counselors, and a school resource officer is on campus. Students take part in individual and group counseling on topics including anger management, conflict resolution, drugs and alcohol, grief and self-esteem.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Public
- High School (9-12)
Learning needs supported
- Emotional and behavioral disabilities
Specialties
- Alternative education
- Small class sizes
- Positive behavior level system
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- School psychology
- School social work
- Mental health counseling
Programs
Programs at Daniel Jenkins Academy
Other programs and supports
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- School psychology
- School social work
- Mental health counseling
School facts
Practical details for families
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free
- Tuition-free public school
- District placement
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