Academic Planning for Military Families
DCPS Mission
To provide educational excellence in every classroom, for every student, every day.
Academic Services is responsible for the overall development, implementation, supervision, and improvement of instructional programs.
At William M. Raines, your future starts the moment you walk through our doors. With a wide range of academic programs, career pathways, and opportunities to explore your passions, you have the freedom to discover what inspires you, develop your talents, and build the future you envision.
Challenge yourself academically through our two High School Acceleration Programs, Early College and Cambridge AICE. These programs give students the opportunity to pursue rigorous coursework, earn college-level credits, and build a strong foundation for success after graduation.
Turn your interests into skills through our specialized Magnet Programs in Information Technology and Performing and Visual Arts. Whether you're passionate about technology, creativity, music, theater, dance, or visual arts, you'll have opportunities to learn, create, collaborate, and bring your ideas to life.
Looking to develop leadership and discipline? Our JROTC program provides students with opportunities to build confidence, teamwork, leadership skills, and a strong sense of responsibility. Interested in the world of hospitality and culinary arts? Our Culinary Arts program allows students to develop hands-on skills while exploring exciting career opportunities in the culinary and hospitality industries.
High School years are characterized by evaluation of strengths, skills, and abilities; reliance on peer acceptance and feedback; and separation from parents and family in order to explore and define their independence and make plans for the future. For students who entered ninth grade in 2013 and thereafter, Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements.
Our Student Progression Plan presents school staff, parents and interested community members a guide which reflects state statute, school district policies and administrative procedures.