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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
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 - Daisy Alvarez/Sarah Lopez
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
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
Please complete this form if you wish your child to attend a school other than their residence school. The application period is from May 1st to May 31st. Please click here for the transfer forms. One form for each student is required. Please email your transfer to gaylesp@keppel.k12.ca.us
You will be notified after July 20th whether your application has been approved or not.
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
Click on the Counselor link to access resources for all Keppel Families.
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