APPLICATION
Applications for 2025-2026 Specialty and Choice Programs will open November 8, 2024, through December 13, 2024.
(Applications are now closed)
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* 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 have questions about the online application, email [email protected].
* If you have questions about your specific program, scroll down for contact information.
* Applicants to DAVIS MIDDLE and HERITAGE HIGH will be required to do an Audition or Artistic Review; the Audition/Artistic Review has been rescheduled due to potential inclement weather. The new date is January 25, 2025 for DMS and January 14, 2025 for HHS. DMS and HHS will be reaching out to those who had auditions/artistic reviews scheduled. Please contact the schools with any questions about auditions/artistic reviews. PLEASE NOTE: Visual Arts applicants to HHS will be required to submit an art portfolio by December 16, 2024 in addition to doing an Artistic Review. HHS Audition/Artistic Review requirements will be posted at hhs.rockdaleschools.org/specialtyprograms (CLICK HERE). DMS Audition/Artistic Review requirements will be posted at dms.rockdaleschools.org/specialty.
* 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
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Contact [email protected]
• Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at Davis Middle
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• Academy for Pre-Medical Science at Edwards Middle
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• STEM Program for Environmental Studies at Memorial Middle
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• Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at Heritage High
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• Institute of Advanced Technology at Rockdale County High
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• International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy at Salem High
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• Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology
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Contact [email protected]
Open House Dates
(for 2025-2026 programs being offered)
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*= Non-traditional program with separate application and deadline.
• Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology* (Grade 9), October 10, 2024 (held virtually for eligible students), 5:00-8:00 p.m. by reservation as indicated in the Invitation to Apply letter; private school or home school students can contact [email protected].
• Gen. Ray Davis Middle School, Academy for Performing and Visual Arts (Grades 6-8), October 24, 2024, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Rockdale County High School, Institute of Advanced Technology (Grade 9), NEW DATE IS October 29, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
• Memorial Middle School, STEM Academy for Environmental Studies (Grades 6-8), NEW DATE IS October 29, 2024, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Salem High School, International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy, November 4, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
• Conyers Middle School, Center for Technology and Engineering (Grades 6-8), NEW DATE IS November 4, 2024, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
• Edwards Middle School, Pre-Medical Science (Grades 6-8), November 6, 2024, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Heritage High School, Academy for Performing and Visual Arts (Grades 9-12), November 7, 2024, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
• Rockdale Career Academy* (Grades 9-12), November 11, 2024, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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