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Specialty and Choice Options

Information about each School Specialty and Choice program is listed below on this page, scroll down.

APPLICATION

The application for 2018-19 programs will be open November 17, 2017 - December 15, 2017.

Application link will be below on this page. Applications are online only. Best viewed on Mozilla Firefox browser.

*Applicants to DAVIS MIDDLE and HERITAGE HIGH must also schedule an Audition Time after filling out the application. Applicants to DMS and HHS will be emailed information on how to schedule an audition time.  HHS Auditions/Artistic Reviews will be held in January 2018.  DMS Auditions/Artistic Reviews will be held February 3, 2018.

*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 need help accessing the applications, email us at rcpsinfo@rockdale.k12.ga.us,
again, that is, r c p s i n f o @ r o c k d a l e . k 1 2 . g a . u s

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2018-19 SPECIALTY AND CHOICE PROGRAMS


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2018-19 Program Information

•  Dual Language Immersion at CJ Hicks Elementary (Click here for PDF PDF icon).

•  STEM Program at Honey Creek Elementary (Click here for PDF PDF icon ). 

•  STEAM Academy at Shoal Creek Elementary  (Click here for PDF PDF icon).

•  AVID Elementary at Sims Elementary (Click here for PDF PDF icon).

•  Center for Technology & Engineering at Conyers Middle (Click here for PDF PDF icon).

•  Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at Davis Middle  (Click here for PDF PDF icon).

•  Academy for Pre-Medical Science at Edwards Middle  (Click here for PDF PDF icon).

•  STEM Program for Environmental Studies at Memorial Middle (Click here for PDF PDF icon).

•  Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at Heritage High (Click here for PDFPDF icon ). 

•  Institute of Advanced Technology at Rockdale County High (Click here for PDF PDF icon).

•  International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy at Salem High (Click here for PDF PDF icon). 

•  Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (Click here for PDF PDF icon). 





Open House Schedule

OPEN HOUSES for the 2018-19 School Specialty and Choice Programs will be held in October and November 2017, starting October 10th. Families are strongly encouraged to attend an Open House night for more information about applications, requirements, or in some cases auditions and artistic reviews.

(Printable PDF of the Open House Schedule)


Chart of Revised 2017 Open House Schedule for Specialty and Choice 2018-19 Programs


• Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m., Gen. Ray Davis Middle School, Academy for Performing and Visual Arts (Grades 6-8). 
• Oct. 19, 6-7:30 p.m., Conyers Middle School, Center for Technology & Engineering (Aerospace) (Grades 6-8).  
• Oct. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Memorial Middle School, STEM Academy for Environmental Studies (Grade 6). 
• Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m., Sims Elementary School, AVID Elementary (Grades K-2). 
• Oct. 24, 6-7:30 p.m., Salem High School, International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy.
• Oct. 24, 5 p.m., Open Campus*, non-traditional high school (Students may apply after two years of high school and a minimum of five credits). 
• Nov. 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Rockdale County High School, Institute of Advanced Technology (Grade 9).   
• Nov. 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Memorial Middle School, STEM Academy for Environmental Studies (Grades 7-8).  
• Nov. 7, 6 p.m., Shoal Creek Elementary School, STEAM Program (Grades 3-5).  
• Nov. 8, 6-7:30 p.m., Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology* (Grade 9), students from DMS and EMS (Private School and Home School students may attend either Open House session).
• Nov. 9, 6-7:30 p.m., Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology* (Grade 9), students from CMS and MMS (Private School and Home School students may attend either Open House session).
• Nov. 16, 5 p.m., C.J. Hicks Elementary School, Dual Language Immersion (Kindergarten).   
• Nov. 16, 6-7 p.m., Heritage High School, Academy for Performing and Visual Arts (Grades 9-12).   
• Nov. 16, 6-7 p.m., Edwards Middle School, Pre-Medical Science (Grades 6-8).  
• Nov. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Honey Creek Elementary School, STEM Program (Grades K-5).  
• January 30, 2018, 5-8 p.m., Rockdale Career Academy* (Grades 9-12). 

*Non-traditional program with separate application and deadline.


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 Information about each School Specialty and Choice Program is listed above.



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