Rockdale sets Specialty and Choice school programs’ Open House schedule

CONYERS, GA– Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) will hold Open House nights during September, October and November 2024 for the 2025-2026 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. 8, 2024, through Dec.13, 2024. 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. Students/parents should see their school counselor for more information about the non-traditional programs.

The RCPS School Specialty and Choice Program Open House dates in 2024 are as follows:

• Rockdale County High School, Institute of Advanced Technology (Grade 9), Oct. 8, 6 p.m.
• Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology* (Grade 9), Oct 10, 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.
• Memorial Middle School, STEM Academy for Environmental Studies (Grades 6-8), Oct. 15, 6 p.m.
  •              Gen. Ray Davis Middle School, Academy for Performing and Visual Arts (Grades 6-8), Oct. 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Salem High School, International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy, Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m.
• Edwards Middle School, Pre-Medical Science (Grades 6-8), Nov. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Conyers Middle School, Center for Technology and Engineering (Grades 6-8), Nov. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Heritage High School, Academy for Performing and Visual Arts (Grades 9-12), Nov. 7, 6-7 p.m.
• Rockdale Career Academy* (Grades 9-12), Nov. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

*Non-traditional program with separate application and deadline.

For more information, visit the School Specialty and Choice webpage at: www.rockdaleschools.org/specialtyandchoice or email rcpsinfo@rockdale.k12.ga.us .