Detroit Public Schools Open House

Detroit Public Schools on Saturday, January 18, will hold its first-ever All DPS High School/Career Tech Centers Fair during the district’s new Winter Retain and Gain Campaign. The event, to be held at Renaissance High School from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will showcase the offerings at all DPS high schools and Career Technical Centers.
The district’s elementary and middle schools will also hold Open Doors Day on Wednesday, January 15 from 3-5 p.m. at every school site.
Both events, part of the district’s new year-round marketing strategy, seek to build on the positive momentum gained from the district’s successful Summer Enrollment Campaign, which stemmed historic enrollment losses and helped schools to gain market share.
The high school fair will have a number of exciting elements, including information about specialty programs and career pathways, as well as scholarship information. It will also showcase details about the district’s new Career Academy, where high school students can earn a comprehensive high school diploma, associate’s degree through Henry Ford Community College, heavy machine operator certification and a paid internship through coursework in plumbing and pipefitting, HVAC, electricity, carpentry, masonry, horticulture and interior furnishings. This new program will begin in September 2014 and include a four-week summer “bridge” program in June at the restructured A. Philip Randolph Technical High School. All Career Technical Centers will showcase their unique offerings, including culinary programs and construction trades courses.




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