RCPS Specialty and Choice programs to set Open House schedule for families

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) will hold Open House nights during October and November for the 2026-2027 School Specialty and Choice programs. Students and families interested in applying to a program are strongly encouraged to attend that program’s Open House night. 

The application window for School Specialty and Choice programs is Nov. 7, 2025, through Dec. 12, 2025. The application will be online at www.rockdaleschools.org/specialtyandchoice. Students may apply for specialty programs outside of their assigned neighborhood school zone. 

Please note: Non-traditional programs such as Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, Rockdale Career Academy, Rockdale Open Campus and Rockdale Virtual Campus are not included in this application process and have separate applications and deadlines. Please see your school counselor for more information about the non-traditional programs.

The RCPS School Specialty and Choice Program Open House dates in 2025 are as follows:

• Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology* (Grade 9), Oct. 14, 5-8 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.
• Edwards Middle School, Pre-Medical Science (Grades 6-8), Thursday, Oct. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Salem High School, International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy, Wednesday, Oct, 22, 5:30 p.m.
• Gen. Ray Davis Middle School, Academy for Performing and Visual Arts (Grades 6-8), Thursday, Oct. 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Memorial Middle School, STEM Academy for Environmental Studies (Grades 6-8), Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6-7 p.m.
• Rockdale Career Academy* (Grades 9-12), Monday, Nov. 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Conyers Middle School, Center for Technology and Engineering (Grades 6-8), Tuesday, Nov. 4, 5:30-7 p.m.
• Rockdale County High School, Institute of Advanced Technology (Grade 9), Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m.
• Heritage High School, Academy for Performing and Visual Arts (Grades 9-12), Thursday, Nov. 6, 6-7 p.m.

*Non-traditional program with separate application and deadline.

Please visit the School Specialty and Choice webpage at www.rockdaleschools.org/specialtyandchoice or emailrcpsinfo@rockdale.k12.ga.us for more information.