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(Previous) 2017-18 Program Information

The applications for 2017-18 programs will be open starting November 28, 2016.
Please note: The application deadline has been EXTENDED TO JANUARY 9, 2017, 6 p.m.

Application links were below on this page. Applications are online only. Best viewed on a Mozilla Firefox browser.

*Applicants to DAVIS MIDDLE and HERITAGE HIGH must also schedule an Audition Time after filling out the application. HHS Academy of Performing and Visual Arts Audition/Artistic Reviews will be held January 14, 2017.  DMS applicants will be contacted with information on how to schedule an audition time after submitting their program application. DMS Auditions/Artistic Reviews will be held January 21, 2017.


*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 School Choice application process. Please see your school counselor for more information about these programs.

*If you need help accessing the applications, email us at [email protected],
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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS






• Dual Language Immersion at CJ Hicks Elementary.
• STEM Program at Honey Creek Elementary. (Click here for PDF).
• STEAM Academy at Shoal Creek Elementary.  (Click here for PDF).
• AVID Elementary at Sims Elementary.  (Click here for PDF).
• Center for Technology & Engineering at Conyers Middle.  (Click here for PDF).
• Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at Davis Middle(Click here for PDF).
• Academy for Pre-Medical Science at Edwards Middle.  (Click here for PDF).
• STEM Program for Environmental Studies at Memorial Middle.  (Click here for PDF).
• Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at Heritage High.  (Click here for PDF).
• Institute of Advanced Technology at Rockdale County High(Click here for PDF).
• International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy at Salem High.  (Click here for PDF).
• Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology.  (Click here for PDF).




Specialty and Choice Open House Schedule 2016 (for 2017-18 Programs)

Rockdale County Public Schools will hold informational Open House nights during October and November for the 2017-18 Specialty and Choice programs, which are offered for grades Kindergarten to 12th. Students and families who are interested in applying to any of these programs are strongly encouraged to attend that program's Open House night. 

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions . You can find brochures and links to each Specialty program's page on the main Specialty and Choice page. Or email us at [email protected] 

Click here for PDF of Specialty and Choice Open House schedule.


The Specialty and Choice Open House Schedule (listed by order of Open House date) is as follows:

C. J. Hicks Elementary School,
Dual Language Immersion,

Grade: K.
Open House Thursday, October 13, 2016, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Address 1300 Pine Log Road, Conyers, GA 30012.
Phone 770-483-4410.
Website cjh.rockdaleschools.org/specialty .

Sims Elementary School,
AVID Elementary at SES
,
Grades K-2.
Open House Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 6 p.m. 
Address 1821 Walker Road, Conyers, GA 30094.
Phone 770-922-0666.
Website ses.rockdaleschools.org/specialty .

Rockdale County High School,
Institute of Advanced Technology at RCHS
,
Grade 9.
Open House Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
Address 1174 Bulldog Circle, Conyers, Ga  30012.
Phone 770-483-5428.
Website rchs.rockdaleschools.org/specialty . 

Open Campus,
Non-traditional High School,
Students may apply after attending 2 years of high school and a minimum of 5 credits.
Open House Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Address 1115 West Avenue, Conyers, GA 30012.
Phone 770-388-5727.
Website oc.rockdaleschools.org

Rockdale Magnet School of Science and Technology,
STEM,
Grade 9. Eighth grade students who meet eligibility requirements.                
Open House Wednesday, November 9, 2016 for students from DMS and EMS.
Thursday, November 10, 2016 for students from CMS and MMS.
Private School and Home School students may attend either Open House date.
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. both nights.
Address 930 Rowland Road, Conyers, GA 30012.
Phone 770-483-8737.
Website magnet.rockdaleschools.org .

Honey Creek Elementary School,          
STEM Program at HCE,

Grades 3, 4, 5.
Open House Thursday, November 10, 2016, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Address 700 Honey Creek Road, Conyers, GA 30094.
Phone 770-483-5706.
Website hce.rockdaleschools.org/specialty .

Davis Middle School,
Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at DMS,

Grades 6, 7, 8.
Open House Thursday, November 10, 2016, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Address 3375 East Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281.
Phone 770-388-5675.
Website dms.rockdaleschools.org/specialty .

Conyers Middle School,
Center for Technology & Engineering at CMS,

Grades 6, 7, 8.
Open House Thursday, November 10, 2016, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Address 400 Sigman Road, Conyers, GA 30012.
Phone 770-483-3371.
Website cms.rockdaleschools.org/specialty .

Shoal Creek Elementary School,
STEAM Program at SCE,

Grades 3, 4, 5.
Open House Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Address 1300 McWilliams Road, Conyers, GA 30094.
Phone 770-929-1430.
Website sce.rockdaleschools.org/specialty .

Edwards Middle School,
Pre-Medical Science at EMS,

Grades 6, 7, 8.
Open House Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 6:30 p.m. 
Address 2633 Stanton Road, Conyers, GA 30094.
Phone 770-483-3255.
Website ems.rockdaleschools.org/specialty .

Memorial Middle School,
STEM Academy for Environmental Studies at MMS,

Grades 6, 7, 8.
Open House Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 6 p.m.
Address 3205 Underwood Road, Conyers, GA 30013.
Phone 770-922-0139. 
Website mms.rockdaleschools.org/specialty .

Salem High School,
International Entertainment and Business Leadership Academy at SHS,

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12. 
Open House Thursday, November 17, 2016, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Address 3551 Underwood Road, Conyers, GA 30013.
Phone 770-929-0176.
Website shs.rockdaleschools.org/specialty .

Heritage High School,
The Academy for Performing and Visual Arts at HHS,

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Open House Thursday, November 17, 2016, 6 p.m.
Address 2400 Granade Road, Conyers, GA  30094.
Phone 770-483-5428.
Website hhs.rockdaleschools.org/specialty .

Rockdale Career Academy, 

Career Technical and Agricultural Education,
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Open House Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Address 1064 Culpepper Drive, Conyers, GA 30094.
Phone 770-388-5677.
Website rca.rockdaleschools.org .

Rockdale Virtual Campus,
Personalized Online and Blended Learning,
All middle and high school grades.
Please talk to your school counselor for information about RVC classes.
Address 1064 Culpepper Drive, Conyers, GA 30094
Phone 770-388-5677
Website www.rockdalevirtualcampus.com



Click here for PDF of Specialty and Choice Open House schedule.