School Specialty and Choice
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APPLICATION
2027-2028 Specialty and Choice Program applications open November 13 - December 11, 2026*.
Check back to this webpage in November for application links.
* Please note: Non-traditional programs such as Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (Grades 4-8), Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (Grades 9-12), Rockdale Career Academy, Rockdale Open Campus, Rockdale Virtual Campus (Grades 6-12), and Rockdale Virtual Elementary (Grades 4-5) are NOT included in this application process. These programs have different application processes and deadline dates. Please see these school websites or your school counselor for more information about non-traditional programs.
* Applicants to DAVIS MIDDLE and HERITAGE HIGH are required to do an Audition/Artistic Review. DMS Auditions/Artistic Reviews are typically held January and requirements are posted at dms.rockdaleschools.org/specialty. HHS Auditions/Artistic Reviews are typically held January, and requirements are posted at hhs.rockdaleschools.org/specialty. Please contact DMS and HHS for questions about Auditions/Artistic reviews.
* 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.
* If you have questions about the online application, email rcpsinfo@rockdale.k12.ga.us.
* If you have questions about a specific program, scroll down for contact information.
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 tmeans@rockdale.k12.ga.us
• STEM Program for Environmental Studies at Memorial Middle
(Click here for PDF
).
Contact mcaponigro@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 imathis@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 (Grade 9)
(Click here for PDF
) .
Contact sbradford@rockdale.k12.ga.us
• Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (Grades 4-8)
(FAQs in English
) (Preguntas frecuentes en español
)
www.rockdaleschools.org/rmsst4-8.
Contact swaddell@rockdale.k12.ga.us
Open House Dates (for 2027-2028 programs being offered)
*= Non-traditional program with separate application and deadline.
- Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology* (Grade 9), October 13, 2026, (for eligible students, CLICK HERE for eligibility requirements), 5:00-8:00 p.m. by reservation as indicated in the Invitation to Apply letter; private school or home school students can contact sbradford@rockdale.k12.ga.us.
- Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (RMSST) Grades 4-8 program*, October 20, 2026, 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Gen. Ray Davis Middle School, Academy for Performing and Visual Arts (Grades 6-8), October 27, 2026, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Memorial Middle School, STEM Academy for Environmental Studies (Grades 6-8), November 3, 2026, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Edwards Middle School, Pre-Medical Science (Grades 6-8), November 4, 2026, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Salem High School, International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy, November 4, 2026, time TBA.
- Conyers Middle School, Center for Technology and Engineering (Grades 6-8), November 5, 2026, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Heritage High School, Academy for Performing and Visual Arts (Grades 9-12), November 5, 2026, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
-
Rockdale Career Academy* (Grades 9-12), November 10, 2026, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
- Rockdale County High School, Institute of Advanced Technology (Grade 9), November 11, 2026, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

