Saying “I’m in!” has never been easier.

Detroit Public Schools is creating Centers of Excellence in every school in every neighborhood. The district’s primary mission is educating students to perform at high academic levels.

DPS offers educational advantages to students throughout the district’s 130 schools, including expanded time for reading and mathematics under a common core curriculum (hyperlink to academic plan and all other areas to follow), pre-algebra for 7th graders, 9 different languages and robust ESL programs, Advanced Placement courses available at every high school, Fine Arts programs with instrumental music, vocal music and dance, 10 new state-of-the-art school buildings or major renovations along with millions of dollars in school building improvements districtwide, extended day opportunities, business partners for every school to help raise student achievement and safety and security enhancements in every school.

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Detroit Public Schools also offers free, full-day prekindergarten programs. We have certified teachers who use a high scope curriculum. We offer free breakfast, lunch and a snack, and provide services for children with special needs. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged and supported. Children must be 4 years old by December 1^st.

To enroll a new student or to re-enroll a student, there are a few simple steps you must take.

Gather documentation

Parents and guardians must apply in person and provide the following:

Child’s birth certificate
Proof of address
(W-2, pay stub, public assistance documents, any official government mail, utility bills, driver's license, etc.)
Immunization record
Transcripts or Report Cards

Visit your school

Once you have gathered the necessary paperwork, call the school to arrange a visit in order to complete the process. A parent or guardian should accompany students. Except for application schools, students are assigned to schools in their neighborhood. Parents whose children are returning to DPS or new to the district should visit their school of choice to enroll. Transportation rules will apply.

Enrollment into an examination school, including Cass Tech, and application schools, including Detroit School of Arts, as well as enrolling special needs students require further steps than those listed above. The application period this year will be Sept. 6 through Oct. 19. For enrollment information, call (313) 240-4377.