Deep Roots Charter School’s (DRCS) mission is to teach disciplined learners and to empower them to grow and serve in their community, in college and beyond. Deep Roots Charter School is the first new charter approved in Philadelphia in nearly 10 years. DRCS opened its doors to 300 K-4 students in August 2018. DRCS provides college preparatory instruction to students in the Kensington catchment neighborhoods of Philadelphia.