Parent Information

Arrival

Students are permitted to enter the building at 7:15 am. Students are not allowed in the hallway until 7:45 am. Early arrivals must report to and remain in the cafeteria until 7:45 am. Free breakfast is available for all students from 7:15-7:40 am. Plan to arrive at school by 7:45 am to have optimal time to go to lockers, lavatory, etc., and be in class on time. The first bell rings at 7:55 am, warning students that they have five minutes to get to class. School begins at 8:00 am daily! Students not in the classroom at 8:00 am are tardy.

Dismissal

Dismissal is at 3:20 pm. Students must leave the building by 3:30 pm unless they are participating in a supervised activity with a staff sponsor. It is imperative that parents make arrangements for students to be picked up at the end of the day. Students who have not been picked up by 3:30 pm must wait outside of the building. Campus must be cleared by 3:40 pm.

Early Dismissal Policy

An Early Dismissal letter must be submitted to the counseling center upon arrival to school if a student needs to leave early. Once the verification process is completed, your child will receive written permission for early dismissal from class/school. The student must present the early dismissal pass to the teacher and report to the counseling center for pickup. Students will only be released to a parent/legal guardian or designated contact person already listed in PowerSchool as indicated in our Student Information System. Parents MUST come to the counseling center and present valid ID for early dismissals. 

Early dismissals will not be granted after 2:45 p.m.

Absence Excuse Notes and Letters Policy

Students should bring an absence excuse note when they return from an absence.  Students must have all of their teachers initial the absence excuse note and then bring it to the counseling center or main office for entry into PowerSchool to excuse the absence.

Closed Campus

Renaissance High School is a closed campus. Students are not to leave the building between 7:15 am and 3:20 pm without a written pass from a Counselor or Administrator, unless they are registered in a dual enrollment or internship program.

Mondays through Fridays, the academic day begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:20 PM

2026-2027 Renaissance Bell Schedule

2025-2026 Code of Conduct

The goal of Parent Academy is to provide parents the tools and skills to build capacity and confidence to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. All classes are free and offered in convenient locations to meet parents where they are. Parent Academy focuses on three key pillars: Student Achievement, Personal and Professional Development, and Parenting/Advocacy.

Winter 2026 Parent Academy Catalog

PowerSchool Parent Portal

The PowerSchool parent portal provides parents with direct access to student data via the Internet. Using a confidential ID number and password provided by their child's school, parents can create their own PowerSchool account using a web browser or the PowerSchool app and view their child’s data, such as progress reports, attendance records, report cards, transcripts and more. During account creation, parents can create their own unique username and password. The credentials listed on the form from the school will link the student to their parent's account.

To log on to ParentPortal:

1. Open the webpage

2. Enter Username and Password, click “Log In”

The first time you login to the PowerSchool app for your phone or tablet, you will be asked to enter the District's unique four digit code: PSNW

If you have not been issued a Username or Password, or are facing challenges with your password, please email belita.mitchell@detroitk12.org for the required login information.

Parents,

Here is more information regarding the PTSA at Renaissance High School.

Uniforms are to be worn every day!

Students are required to follow the RHS dress code.  

• Khaki color or burgundy pants, knee-length shorts or knee-length skirt; casual slacks preferred
• White or burgundy shirt; collared preferred
• Sweaters or (hooded) sweatshirts can be white, burgundy, or khaki color
• Hoods may not be worn on hooded sweatshirts.
• Slides, flip flops or open toe sandals may not be worn.

• SPIRIT DAY FRIDAYS! Blue jeans with a Renaissance shirt.

Students out of dress code will not be allowed to attend class.

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• Flip flops, house slippers, steel-toe-shoes or boots, or any other type of footwear that could constitute a safety hazard are prohibited at all times
• Hair rollers, hair curlers, plastic hair bags, hairnets, hair bonnets, sweat bands and skullcaps are prohibited at all times
• Leggings, obscene paraphernalia are prohibited at all times
• Ripped, torn, shredded, distressed or otherwise modified clothing and see-through are prohibited at all times
• Clothing that is either revealing or provocative showing abdomen region or cleavage, T-shirts or halter-tops, biker pants, or pants allowed to sag below the waistline or are excessively tight are prohibited at all times
• Bedtime attire such as pajamas, undershirts, or undergarments as outerwear are prohibited at all times
• Students' clothing or tattoos may not display statements or pictures that are related to the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, or sex, or that promote hate and/or violence or signify gang affiliations are prohibited at all times
• Attire that may be considered weapons, including but not limited to chain belts or wallet chains are prohibited at all times
• Jewelry or similar artifacts that are obscene or may cause disruptions to the educational environment are prohibited at all times
• Hats, caps, bandanas, or do-rags, except headwear worn for legitimate religious and cultural purposes are prohibited at all times

All Renaissance High School students are either picked up/dropped off daily or utilize city transportation.  All Renaissance High School students can ride the DDOT bus by presenting their student ID cards.  

Below is the link to the DPSCD transportation web page for any additional district information related to transportation services.

DPSCD Transportation Information