APPLICATION
Applications for 2021-2022 Specialty and Choice Programs will be open on this page November 13, 2020 through 5 p.m. December 11, 2020.
>>CLICK HERE FOR HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION
>>CLICK HERE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL APPLICATION
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* Applicants to DAVIS MIDDLE and HERITAGE HIGH will be required to submit/do an Audition or Artistic Review. HHS Audition/Artistic Review requirements will be posted at hhs.rockdaleschools.org/specialty. DMS Audition/Artistic Review requirements will be posted at dms.rockdaleschools.org/specialty.
* If you have questions about the online application and audition sign-up, email us at rcpsinfo@rockdale.k12.ga.us.
* Please note: Non-traditional programs such as Rockdale Career Academy, Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, Rockdale Open Campus and Rockdale Virtual Campus are NOT included in this application process. Please see your school counselor for more information about these programs.
* If you are already enrolled in a specialty program and plan to return to the same program at the same school, you do not need to reapply each year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Program Information
• Center for Technology and Engineering at Conyers Middle (Click here for PDF
).
• Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at Davis Middle (Click here for PDF
).
• Academy for Pre-Medical Science at Edwards Middle (Click here for PDF
).
• STEM Program for Environmental Studies at Memorial Middle (Click here for PDF
).
• Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at Heritage High (Click here for PDF
).
• Institute of Advanced Technology at Rockdale County High (Click here for PDF
) .
• International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy at Salem High (Click here for PDF
) .
• Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (Click here for PDF
) .
Virtual Open House Schedule
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES for the 2021-2022 School Specialty and Choice Programs will be held online in
October and November 2020. Families are encouraged to attend the Virtual Open House nights for more information about applications, requirements, or auditions and artistic reviews.
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RCPS School Specialty and Choice Open House Dates (for 2021-22 programs being offered)
The online application for Specialty and Choice Programs will be available Friday, November 13, 2020 through Friday, December 11, 2020 at 3 p.m. Visit www.rockdaleschools.org/specialtyandchoice for the application links.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Gen. Ray Davis Middle School
Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at DMS
Virtual Open House
10/21/2020
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
dms.rockdaleschools.org
Grades 6, 7, 8.
Edwards Middle School
Pre-Medical Science at EMS
Virtual Open House
11/04/2020
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
ems.rockdaleschools.org
Grades 6, 7, 8.
Conyers Middle School
Center for Technology and Engineering at CMS
Virtual Open House
11/05/2020
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
cms.rockdaleschools.org
Grades 6, 7, 8.
Memorial Middle School
STEM Academy for Environmental Studies at MMS
Virtual Open House
11/11/2020
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
mms.rockdaleschools.org
Grade 6, 7, 8.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Heritage High School
Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at HHS
Introduction Virtual Open House, 10/08/2020
6-6:30 p.m. General Session https://bit.ly/3jD6xhQ
6:30-7 p.m. Dance Breakout Session https://bit.ly/30VH8sv
6:30-7 p.m. Instrumental Music Breakout Session https://bit.ly/3iBVSCH
6:30-7 p.m. Technical Theater Breakout Session https://bit.ly/2Sxlbey
6:30-7 p.m. Theater Breakout Session https://bit.ly/2Fawfv8
6:30-7 p.m. Visual Art Breakout Session https://bit.ly/34th74t
6:30-7 p.m. Vocal Music Breakout Session https://bit.ly/3jGRFio
Audition Information Virtual Open House, RESCHEDULED TO 11/12/2020, 6 p.m.
Virtual Showcase and FAQs, 11/12/2020, 6 p.m.
6-6:30 p.m. General Session https://bit.ly/2UcClPA
6:30-7 p.m. Dance Breakout Session https://bit.ly/36mVqE3
6:30-7 p.m. Instrumental Music Breakout Session https://bit.ly/3kg2ojo
6:30-7 p.m. Technical Theater Breakout Session https://bit.ly/2Io1Vib
6:30-7 p.m. Theater Breakout Session https://bit.ly/2Iihbge
6:30-7 p.m. Visual Art Breakout Session https://bit.ly/36hhe4g
6:30-7 p.m. Vocal Music Breakout Session https://bit.ly/3eGgI3i
hhs.rockdaleschools.org
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology
STEM
Virtual Open House
11/10/2020 for DMS and EMS
Virtual Open House
11/11/2020 for CMS and MMS
Private & Home School students may attend either session.
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
magnet.rockdaleschools.org
Students enter in 9th grade after meeting eligibility requirements and applying in 8th grade.
Salem High School
International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy
Virtual Open House
11/11/2020
6:00 p.m.
shs.rockdaleschools.org
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Rockdale County High School
Institute of Advanced Technology at RCHS
Virtual Open House
11/12/2020
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
rchs.rockdaleschools.org
Grade 9, 10.
Rockdale Career Academy
Virtual Open House
1/21/2021
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Career, Technical, & Agricultural Education
rca.rockdaleschools.org
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Rockdale Virtual Campus
Personalized Online and Blended Learning
All middle and high school grades
See school counselor for information about RVC classes
rvc.rockdaleschools.org
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS