APPLICATION
Applications for 2020-2021 Specialty and Choice Programs are now closed.
(Application window was November 15, 2019 - December 20, 2019. Applications were online only.)
*Applicants to DAVIS MIDDLE and HERITAGE HIGH must also schedule an Audition Time while filling out the application. HHS Auditions/Artistic Reviews will be held January 11, 2020 and Audition/Artistic Review requirements are posted at hhs.rockdaleschools.org/specialty. DMS Auditions/Artistic Reviews will be held January 11, 2020 and Audition/Artistic Review requirements are 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. If you need help accessing a computer and internet to fill out the online application, the RCPS Student Registration Office at 1143 West Avenue can provide assistance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
* 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.
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Program Information
• Center for Technology and Engineering at Conyers Middle (Click here for PDF 
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• 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 ) .
Open House Schedule
OPEN HOUSES for the 2020-21 School Specialty and Choice Programs will be held in
October and November 2019. Families are encouraged to attend an Open House night for more information about applications, requirements, or auditions and artistic reviews.
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RCPS School Specialty and Choice Open House Dates (for 2020-2021 programs being offered)
The online application for Specialty and Choice Programs will be available Friday, November 15, 2019 through Friday, December 20, 2019 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
Open House
10/8/2019
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Grades 6, 7, 8
3375 E. Fairview Road, Stockbridge GA 30281
Memorial Middle School
STEM Academy for Environmental Studies at MMS
Open House
10/10/2019
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
3205 Underwood Road Conyers, GA 30013
Grade 6, 7, 8
Conyers Middle School
Center for Technology and Engineering at CMS
Open House
10/24/2019
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Grades 6, 7, 8
400 Sigman Road Conyers, GA 30012
Edwards Middle School
Pre-Medical Science at EMS
Open House
11/13/2019
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Grades 6, 7, 8
2633 Stanton Road, Conyers, GA 30094
HIGH SCHOOLS
Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology
STEM
Open House
11/05/19 for DMS and CMS
Open House
11/06/19 for EMS and MMS
Private & Home School students may attend either session.
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
930 Rowland Road Conyers, GA 30012
8th grade students who meet eligibility requirements
Rockdale County High School
Institute of Advanced Technology at RCHS
Open House
11/12/2019
6:30 p.m.
Grade 9, 10
1174 Bulldog Circle, Conyers, GA 30012
Salem High School
International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy
Open House
11/13/2019
6:00 p.m.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
3551 Underwood Road, Conyers, GA 30013
Heritage High School
Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at HHS
Open House
11/14/2019
6:00 p.m.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
2400 Granade Road Conyers, GA 30094
Rockdale Career Academy
Open House
1/23/2020
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Career Technical & Agricultural Education
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1064 Culpepper Drive Conyers, GA 30094
Rockdale Virtual Campus
Personalized Online and Blended Learning
All middle and high school grades
See school counselor for information about RVC classes
1064 Culpepper Drive Conyers, GA 30094
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