HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN High School Redesign has already started. High School Redesign will give students access to academic preparation connected to college and career pathways, including college credits, industry credentials, professional portfolios, work-based experiences, and a clear postsecondary plan aligned to student interests. All DPSCD students will be supported in earning one of four new diploma types aligned to their postsecondary goals. For more information about High School Redesign, visit Detroitk12.org/High-School-Redesign SELECT A DIPLOMA PATH Picking the Perfect School Guide - 2026-2027 | www.detroitk12.org 25 academic preparation connected to college and career pathways, access to college credits, industry credentials, and work-based experiences, and a clear postsecondary plan aligned to student interests. DPSCD students will be supported in earning one of four new diploma types aligned to their post-secondary goals. All neighborhood DPSCD High Schools offer Honors, College and Career, and Dual Degree diploma options, with some schools offering a stronger focus on specific pathways. (24 credits needed) SELECT A DIPLOMA PATH Graduate Future Ready s of 2026, the new high school ents access to rigorous connected to college and ss to college credits, industry -based experiences, and a clear ligned to student interests. e supported in earning one of es aligned to their post-secondary d DPSCD High Schools offer areer, and Dual Degree diploma hools offering a stronger focus SELECT A DIPLOMA PATH Graduate Future Ready HONORS • Designed for high-achieving students who want to challenge themselves academically, stand out for competitive colleges and scholarships, and graduate with college credits. • Students will take expanded core course requirements along with AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment Courses throughout high school. COLLEGE & CAREER • Students can earn industry-recognized credentials, college credits, and career- ready skills to enter the workforce, a union or apprenticeship program, or continue education in a focused field or skilled trade. • Students spend 11th and 12th grade in hands-on career training at their home high school, a technical center, or college partner campus. DUAL DEGREE • An accelerated pathway that allows students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree. • Students spend half of 11th grade and most of 12th grade taking classes through a dual enrollment partner and graduate with an associate degree or equivalent credits, ready to enter the workforce or transfer toward a bachelor’s degree. ARTS • This creative pathway blends academic learning with intensive arts training. Students graduate ready to enroll in a college program or enter their career directly. • Students complete a conservatory-style program in fine, performing, and communication media arts, building a body of work demonstrated through portfolios, exhibitions, and performances. DIPLOMA PATH te Future Ready TH e Ready
