- Providence Public Schools
- Redesign PVD
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The School Redesign Process
During the 2022-23 school year, Hope High School, Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex, Mount Pleasant High School, DelSesto Middle School, and Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School engaged in a rigorous, data-driven process to redesign their academic programs. Through the redesign process, the district is creating new school options that meet student and family interests and prepare students for success in their post-secondary careers.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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1. Will my student need to go to a new school?
Current students and families at redesign schools will continue matriculation at their current school. Each redesign school will engage in a “phase-in” process through SY 2026-27. The Class of 2028 (SY 2024-25) will be the first full redesign cohort. That being said, all students will immediately benefit from investments and programs related to school redesign (see below).
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2. How will this impact my student(s)?
All students will benefit from redesign, as it includes innovative teaching methods such as project-based learning and opportunities to participate in internships and college and career pathways. There will be exploratory options for all students within their current school.
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3. Are redesign schools considered charter schools?
No, redesign schools are traditional public schools with additional programmatic offerings. There is no affiliation with the charter lottery system.
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4. Do redesign schools charge tuition or any other fees for enrollment?
No, redesign schools are traditional public schools and do not charge tuition or fees.
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5. How will my student(s) know their options for middle and high school?
PPSD is a choice district. Students and families should attend the annual School Choice Fair held on Thursday, December 12th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Central High School (70 Fricker Street, Providence, RI 02903) to learn more about the school choice process and to connect with students, teachers, and principals from the redesign schools. Redesign high schools will also visit middle school students to provide information on their redesign models and academic opportunities.
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6. What will each school look like? What will be the same? What will be different?
Redesign schools will provide new academic opportunities ranging from project-based learning to the integrated arts and dual enrollment. Each school has an innovative academic theme designed to engage students, deepen their learning, and help them to identify post-secondary college and career opportunities. Learn more by clicking on each redesign school's webpage.
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7. Do all students have to participate in the redesign school’s theme and focus area?
Each school includes pathways and multiple learning options for students to choose from that will align to their individual talents and interests.
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8. How will the District inform stakeholders on the updates and how can staff, students, families, and community members be involved?
The district will share monthly updates on the website and stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide feedback.
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9. Do redesign schools have different graduation requirements?
No, all redesign schools share the same graduation requirements as other schools in the District.
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10. How can I learn more and get involved?
Please check this page frequently for updates. You can also reach out to your redesign school principal to learn more and ask to attend your school’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) and School Improvement Team (SIT) meetings. For additional questions, please email Christopher.Sanacore@ppsd.org or Redesign@ppsd.org.
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Learn more about the redesign schools:
