School Redesign

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).

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. 

No, redesign schools are traditional public schools with additional programmatic offerings. There is no affiliation with the charter lottery system. 

No, redesign schools are traditional public schools and do not charge tuition or fees.

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.

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.

Each school includes pathways and multiple learning options for students to choose from that will align to their individual talents and interests. 

The district will share monthly updates on the website and stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide feedback.

No, all redesign schools share the same graduation requirements as other schools in the District. 

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.