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Support Services
35118 82nd Street E. Littlerock, CA 93543 661- 944- 2372
Director of Support Services
Dr. Solomon D. DeFrancis
Secretary
Ms. Pat Gayles
Save the Children - Early Steps to School Success
661- 944- 3221 x 1103
Coordinators
Candy Ortega
Griselda Gudino
Itzel Pineda
Karina Ramos
Karina Delgado
Supervisor 661-944-4058
Bonnie Shook RN, BSN, PHN
Alpine - Megan Loucks
Antelope - Melissa Portillo O'Dell
Daisy Gibson - Issa Makhlouf
Keppel Academy - Emilie Christian
Lake Los Angeles - Mayra Rogers
Pearblossom - Ezequiel Dorado
Support Services Office - 35118 82nd St. East, Littlerock, CA (661) 944-2372
Title IX
Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Solomon D. DeFrancis
Email: sdefrancis@keppel.k12.ca.us
U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/tix_dis.html
Filing a complaint:
A complaint must be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged discrimination unless the time for filing is extended for good cause by the Title IX Coordinator.
Complaint forms may be picked up at any Keppel Union School District school office, the District Office, or Support Services Office.
Homeless Information
Homeless Liaison, Dr. Solomon D. DeFrancis
Email: sdefrancis@keppel.k12.ca.us
Phone: 661 - 944-2372
Homeless Education - https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/hs/
Resources - https://www.findhelp.org/ https://oclawin.org/
Foster Information
Foster Liaison, Dr. Solomon D. DeFrancis
Email: sdefrancis@keppel.k12.ca.us
Phone: 661 - 944-2372
Foster Education - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/fy/fyedrights.asp
Resources -https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/california-foster-youth-education-resource-hub
Tutoring Referrals - LACOE contact information (562) 922-6161 or email: fys_tutoring@lacoe.edu
Our Mission
The mission of the Keppel Support Services Office is to provide information and support to meet the ever changing needs of our students, parents, staff, and community.
The Keppel Support Services Office (SSO) provides a full range of services to “at risk” students. The Support Services Office provides direct services and support at each of our 6 school sites.
The Support Services Office provides services and programs that include attendance information, transfer requests, caregiver forms, and alternative education. We support and serve students and families through a wide range of educational services including: Foster Youth, Homeless Youth, Save the Children, health services, and school counselors.
SSO also provides information regarding:
Enrollment:
School Site Locator Link https://www.schoolsitelocator.com/apps/keppel/
Caregiver Forms
Foster Youth
Intra district Transfers (school to school)- see below
Inter district Transfers (District to District) - Available at district of residence
(click HERE for transfer request from KUSD)
Long Term Independent Study Agreement Form English / Spanish
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports - PBIS
RISE after school program
Save the Children - Early Steps to School Success
Student Attendance - Attendance Process English / Spanish
Student Attendance Review Team (SART)
Abolish Chronic Truancy (ACT)
Schools Attendance Review Board (SARB)
Student Discipline - KUSD Discipline Guide
Student Expulsions
Intra District Transfer form
New Intra Transfers
If you would like to apply for an Intra transfer for your child to attend a Keppel school other than their school of residence for the 2024-2025 school year you are able to complete a transfer agreement by:-
Use the Intra transfer fillable form on the website - https://5il.co/2k915
1. When you download the form – you may need to download the adobe fill and sign app if you do not already have it in your phone or computer. I have added the links here. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-fill-sign-form-filler/id950099951 / https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.fas&hl=en_US&gl=US
Once the form is complete please email to SSO@Keppel.k12.ca.us.
2. Print the form, complete and scan and return the form by email to SSO@Keppel.k12.ca.us
3. Go to Support Services Office at 35118 82nd Street East, Littlerock between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
*Please note – that if you are transferring a “K” student you will need to bring it to SSO with the enrollment packet fully completed with immunizations, birth certificate, and proof of residency.
** Transfers will be reviewed after July 22nd for available space at the requested site. If numbers are close the decision could be made after the 24-25 school year has started.
COVID Resources
CDC and Department of Public Health COVID 19 Resources:
Pertinent information and resources can be found on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/
COVID-19 Vaccines: Frequently Asked Questions Safety and Side Effects
What you can do if you have possible or confirmed COVID-19:
QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html#print
Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools
What to Do If You Are Sick
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
Family Resources
Click on the Counselor link to access resources for all Keppel Families.
PBIS
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) is a process for creating safer and more effective Schools. The process focuses on improving a school's ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students. PBIS includes school-wide procedures and processes intended for all students and all staff in all settings.
35118 – 82nd Street East
Littlerock, CA 93543
661-944-2372 Fax 661-944-3175
Office Hours
8:00AM - 4:00PM