Capstone Competency Demonstrations

DPS Capstone Overview 2024-25

Colorado’s graduation requirements have changed for the graduating class of 2021 and beyond. To graduate, all students must demonstrate competency in both English and mathematics, complete 24 units of course credits across different content areas, and complete an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP).

To meet the graduation requirements for competency, students must earn qualifying scores, in both math and English, on at least one of the standardized test/course options or DPS Capstone Options. Click below to learn more about each DPS Capstone Option.

Literacy Capstone

Click here to learn about the Literacy Capstone
Mathematics Capstone

Click here to learn about the Mathematics Capstone
Career Readiness Capstone

Click here to learn more about the Caeer Readiness Capstone Portfolio
Transitions Readiness Capstone
Students who complete the Transition Readiness Capstone Guide are able to demonstrate post-secondary readiness by showcasing the skills directly related to their post-secondary goals and plans.

Designed to be completed during the student’s 12th grade year and may be accessed through courses or independent study.

The Transition Readiness Capstone is a complete competency demonstration, fulfilling all competency requirements.

Use the Transition Readiness School Implementation Guide for complete guidance on how to provide this capstone opportunity to students.

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NEW - Community College of Denver College-Ready Benchmark

DPS and the Community College of Denver (CCD) are proud to announce a completed DPS Literacy and/or Mathematics Capstone will be recognized by CCD as a college-ready benchmark.*

Literacy Capstone

Students completing the DPS Literacy Capstone will be able to enroll in English 121 and 131 without the corequisite of a support lab.
Mathematics Capstone

Students completing the DPS Mathematics Capstone will be able to enroll in MAT 103, 107, 108, 112, 120, 121, 123, 135, 155 without the corequisite of a support lab.
Eligibility
- CCD will recognize a completed capstone indefinitely, allowing currently enrolled students and future DPS graduates to use their completed capstones as college-ready benchmarks.
- Students are eligible to use this college-ready benchmark effective immediately.
- This agreement is currently in effect for CCD courses only.
MOU Agreement

Please click here for the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between DPS and CCD.