Family and Student Resources
Davenport Community Schools offers a variety of resources to our diverse population of students and parents. Whether needing some test-taking tips, seeking out information related to career planning, or wanting to obtain transcripts, this section of our web site is your one-stop resource shop.
College and Career Readiness
- Academic and Career Planning – Resources pertaining to career exploration and planning
- FAFSA – (Coming soon – it’s almost that time of year!) Information on financial aid as students prepare to apply for college
- iJAG – Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates – a program that provides participants with classroom and work-based learning experiences that result in a quality career after graduation
- Regent Admission Index – Information on qualifying for automatic admission to Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at The University of Iowa
- Transcripts & Records – Visit our student records department to obtain transcripts, academic records, shot records, or an unclaimed diploma
Family Services
- Graduation Support & At-Risk Services – We offer an array of support services that help students be successful in school and graduate on time
- Home School Services and Support – A resource that assists homeschooling parents in the education of their children
- McKinney Vento Homeless Education Act – Ensures every student, regardless of their living situation, is prepared to come to school every day and learn
- Military Family Support – Information on the ways we serve the military-connected child in pre-Kindergarten through high school
- Olweus Bullying Prevention Program – Information on the Olweus Bully Prevention Program
- Parent Portal – A secure web site that parents & guardians can use to track their child’s progress in school, including items such as attendance, grades, and fees
- Student Support and Federal Programs– Information on Title 1 funds that assist schools with improving student achievement, staff development, and parent and community involvement
- TouchBase – Pay student fees online
- Translations – Important documents translated into Spanish and Vietnamese
- Virtual Backpack – Our paperless resource for the student-focused programs and opportunities currently available in our community
Health and Wellness
- Health Services – Information on the District’s medication policy, health screenings, and other matters related to student health
Parenting Resources
- Family Learning Guides – Resources for visitors looking for k-5 grade level benchmarks
- School Counseling Program – We have Masters-level school counselors in every building, and use the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model in our school counseling program
- Second Step – Second Step identifies that students must master five core social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies to be successful in school and beyond
- Suicide Prevention Resources – Resources related to suicide prevention, and help for those in need
- Summer Learning Resources – The summer learning guide, reading lists, and other online resources
Student Resources
- Destiny Library Catalog – A resource for students who want to access to library and curriculum materials
- Driver Education – A Resource for students ready to learn to drive
- Homework Help – A Davenport Public Library resource for those needing help with homework
- Standardized Test Tips – Helpful tips to students preparing for testing day
- Start of School Tips – Guidance and tips for helping students (and parents) prepare for the first days of school
- Tools for Student Success – Resources for parents and guardians, regarding the academic success of their student