APPLICATION
Applications for 2022-2023 Specialty and Choice Programs will be open on this page November 12, 2021 through 5 p.m. December 10, 2021.
CLICK HERE for Middle School Application (Grades 6-8)
CLICK HERE for High School Application (Grades 9-12)
(Applications are online only. Recommend using Firefox or Chrome browser)
* If you have questions about the online application, email rcpsinfo@rockdale.k12.ga.us.
*If you have questions about your specific program, scroll down for contact information.
* 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.
* 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 
).
Contact rcpsinfo@rockdale.k12.ga.us
• Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at Davis Middle
(Click here for PDF ).
Contact kking@rockdale.k12.ga.us
• Academy for Pre-Medical Science at Edwards Middle
(Click here for PDF ).
Contact amorgan@rockdale.k12.ga.us
• STEM Program for Environmental Studies at Memorial Middle
(Click here for PDF ).
Contact mhinds@rockdale.k12.ga.us
• Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at Heritage High
(Click here for PDF ).
Contact tgreen@rockdale.k12.ga.us
• Institute of Advanced Technology at Rockdale County High
(Click here for PDF ) .
Contact ibailey@rockdale.k12.ga.us
• International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy at Salem High
(Click here for PDF ) .
Contact ksigman@rockdale.k12.ga.us
• Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology
(Click here for PDF ) .
Contact sbradford@rockdale.k12.ga.us
Virtual Open House Schedule
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES for the 2022-2023 School Specialty and Choice Programs will be held online in
October and November 2021. Families are encouraged to attend the Virtual Open House nights for more information about applications, requirements, or auditions and artistic reviews.
(CLICK HERE for printable PDF)
(HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para PDF en español)
RCPS School Specialty and Choice Open House Dates (for 2022-23 programs being offered)
The online application for Specialty and Choice Programs will be available Friday, November 12, 2021 through Friday, December 10, 2021 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 10/26/2021
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
dms.rockdaleschools.org
Grades 6, 7, 8.
Edwards Middle School
Pre-Medical Science at EMS
Virtual Open House 11/03/2021
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 11/04/2021
6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
cms.rockdaleschools.org
Grades 6, 7, 8.
Memorial Middle School
STEM Academy for Environmental Studies at MMS
Virtual Open House 11/10/2021
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
mms.rockdaleschools.org
Grade 6, 7, 8.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Rockdale County High School
Institute of Advanced Technology at RCHS
Virtual Open House 10/20/2021
6:00 p.m.
rchs.rockdaleschools.org
Grade 9, 10.
Salem High School
International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy
Virtual Open House 11/04/2021
5:30 p.m.
shs.rockdaleschools.org
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology
STEM
Virtual Open House 11/09/2021 for DMS and EMS
Virtual Open House 11/10/2021 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.
Heritage High School
Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at HHS
Virtual Open House 11/18/2021
6:00 p.m.
hhs.rockdaleschools.org
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Rockdale Career Academy
Virtual tour on website 12/01/2021
Open House 1/20/2022
5:00 - 8:00 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