School Choice

House Bill 251

  • The Richmond County School System is currently accepting applications for House Bill 251. The deadline for the application is May 1st, 2021. For more information about House Bill 251, please visit our HB251 site. 

    Click HERE to apply!

Magnet Schools and Specialized Program

  • The Richmond County School System is currently accepting late applications for Magnet Schools and Specialized Programs March 8th - May 1st, 2021. Testing for the late application will take place on May 15th, 2021 at 8:30 AM. Auditions for students applying to Davidson Fine Arts will take place on May 27th, 2021. Decision letters will be mailed on June 10th. Dates and times may be affected by the current school closures. Please visit our website often for updates. 

     

    To submit a late application, please visit the following link: https://schoolchoice.rcss-k12.org/login. 

     

    For more information, please review the 2021-2022 School Options Guide link found on this page, call (706)826-1000 x5242, or e-mail haddebr@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us. 

     

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    Please click the link for a digital copy of our 2021-2022 School Options Guide which outlines our school choice options, specialized programs, and dedicated magnet schools. You may also explore the links to the left for more information about specific programs.

     

    In order to explore these choices further, the Richmond County School System will be hosting open houses at our various schools in November and December. Individual schools and programs have additional information on their websites as well. 

     
    Welcome to the RCSS Magnet and Specialized Programs Information Page 
     
    Thank you for your interest in our outstanding magnet schools and specialized programs. We have a variety of programs to meet the needs of every student. 
        
    Magnet Schools
    A. R. Johnson Health Science & Engineering Magnet School
    C. T. Walker Traditional Magnet School
    John S. Davidson Fine Arts School
    Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
     
    Specialized Programs
    Academy of Richmond County (IB Middle Years,  Diploma, and Career-Related Programmes)
    A. Dorothy Hains Elementary School (STEM)
    Copeland Elementary School (IB Primary Years Programme) 
    Cross Creek High School (AP Academy and NJROTC)
    Garrett Elementary School (Arts Infusion)
    Goshen Elementary School (STEAM) 
    Hephzibah Elementary School (IB Primary Years Programme)
    Hephzibah Middle School (IB Middle Years Programme)
    Hephzibah High School (IB Middle Years Programme) 
    Lake Forest Hills Elementary School (IB Primary Years Programme)
    Langford Middle School (IB Middle Years Programme) 
    Lucy C. Laney High School (Academy for Advanced Placement Studies)
    Spirit Creek Middle School (Robotics and Computer Programming) 
    Tutt Middle School (Arts Infusion)
    Warren Road Elementary School (Arts Infusion)
    Westside High School (AP Academy) 
     
    Magnet Schools vs Specialized Programs
    Magnet Schools: Public schools offering specialized instruction and programs. Magnet schools draw students from across the school system rather than the traditional school zones defined by the school board. Students wishing to attend a magnet school must complete the magnet application process and meet the required criteria.
     
    Specialized Programs: Specialized programs offered within comprehensive schools. Specialized programs operate as a “school within a school” or "whole school." In addition to serving their traditionally zoned students, specialized programs draw students from across the school system. Students wishing to attend a specialized program must complete the Magnet and Specialized Progams Application process and meet the required criteria.
     
    Questions? Call us at 706-826-1136 or email us at haddebr@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us.