Apply to become a D2 center student
Congratulations on making the decision to empower your future! Once we’ve received your application, we can start supporting you to achieve an important edicational and life goal – the high school diploma.
Enrollment Process
All services offered by the D2 Center are free and we’re available to meet wherever it’s convenient for you.
All applicants must complete the required consent forms.
1. Apply
Completing an application is the first step to connecting with a pathway to a high school diploma. Fill it out and submit online, stop by the D2 Center to fill it out, or call us at 402-502-8534 to apply over the phone.
We’ll also need two consent forms signed: 1) a D2 Center consent, and 2) a school district consent. If you’re 18 or older, you can sign and date these consent forms yourself. If you’re under 18, a parent/guardian will need to sign and date. If you’re attending a school district other than OPS, we’ll assist you with getting their consent form.
2. Intake & Interview
Within a few days after we receive your online application, our Intake Specialist will contact you so they can get to know you, learn about your goals, and give you an overview of the D2 Center and the services we provide. For intake to proceed, she will need to secure school district and D2 Center consent forms from you. The consent forms will need to be signed and dated by a parent/guardian if you are under 18.
She will have an in-depth interview with you to learn more about your life both in and out of school, including your academic history and other issues you may be facing that have affected your education. This interview can easily be done over the phone or in person at the D2 Center, if you prefer.
3. Meet Your Youth Academic Navigator (YAN)
The Intake Specialist will submit a review of your current academic and personal status including your strengths and obstacles that may need to be overcome for you to earn your diploma. A YAN will then be given the review and reach out to you to meet you in person at school, your home, or wherever it is convenient for you.
4. Your Pathway to A Diploma
Over the coming weeks and months, you and your YAN will continually assess your situation and strategize to make sure you’re on track to graduate. Your YAN will check in with you on a weekly basis and will have access to your grades, attendance, class schedule and school district staff. You will also have access to D2 services, such as tutoring, elective credits and Career Navigators, who can assist you when you’re a senior with post-secondary planning and connections. Your YAN can also connect you to resources in the community to help with other barriers you may face.
Required Consent Forms
If you’re 18 or older, you can sign and date these consent forms yourself. If you’re under 18, a parent/guardian will need to sign and date. If you’re attending a school district other than OPS, we’ll assist you with getting their consent form.