Our Programs

It’s our responsibility, and our privilege to do more. 

DDC works across our participating 7th–12th graders to engage students in small groups and/or individual skill-based enrichment work. Our data-informed and targeted interventions provide our students with the academic skills needed to achieve mastery in key academic content areas and to deepen an enthusiasm for learning through independent and collaborative activities.

DDC’s program has three components that, together, help our students succeed in and out of the classroom:    

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT   

We support our students’ mastery of the academic skills necessary for college success through culturally-informed and relevant project-based courses across the humanities, arts, and STEM as well as a writing center and subject-based tutoring. 

COLLEGE & CAREER SUCCESS  

We offer College Prep Courses, Individual College Counseling, Near-Peer College Mentoring, College Tours, Financial Literacy for College & Beyond, Career Exploration & Immersion, and other enrichment activities to support our students to achieve postsecondary success in collaboration with their families. 

HEALTHY MINDS & BODIES  

We provide individual, small group, and community settings that engage our students and their families in cultivating our students’ physical, mental, and emotional health so they can succeed in all areas of their lives.