High School Diploma Information
Finish High School and Begin College
Yes to College High School Diploma (HSD) is a unique program that empowers you to earn a high school diploma and college credits that can be applied towards an associate degree, certificate program, or transferred to a four-year college or university. Our program pairs you with a College Success Coach dedicated to your success.
Update: We have started working with Winter 2027 students. We will reach out based on the order we received interest form submissions.
Deadline to apply for Winter 2027: Friday, December 4th
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Yes to College High School Diploma program, students must:
- Be 16-20 years old
- In need of an alternative education placement
- Behind in academic credits
- Live in a participating school district
- Portland Public Schools
- Tigard-Tualatin School District*
- Lake Oswego School District*
- Sherwood School District*
- West Linn-Wilsonville School District*
*Requires school district approval
As a contracted program, enrollment is based on available capacity. To ensure program sustainability and quality of services, enrollment may be limited when capacity is reached. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has an established process for managing enrollment during periods of high demand. For Winter 2027, enrollment will be capped and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. We will continue to work closely with our district partners throughout the school year as we refine systems and respond to student needs.
PPS has Reconnection Services, a team of staff who help students and families explore educational options available at PPS. For more information check them out here > PPSÂ