ADMISSIONS
Application Timeline
Please visit the CCPS Specialty Center wesite for application forms and event calendars.
August-September
Potential applicants and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend a Specialty Center Fair.
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You can view our Virtual Specialty Center Fair here.
October-November
Visit an informational Open House at JRHS and apply to the Center.
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Applications officially open in early October. Begin your application here.
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Visit our Open House in early November. Attendees hear from current students and also participate in Q&A breakout sessions.
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Ensure that your middle school counselor is informed of your intent to apply. Your counselor will forward transcripts and recommendations to our attention.
December
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Applications are due in early December
February
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Applicant Interviews usually occur in the first or second week of February. Applicants will be notified via email in January of the opportunity to schedule an interview.
March
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Decisions finalized and first round of offers sent from CCPS Office of Student Engagement.
Selection
Candidate selection is reliant on a variety of factors. When considering applications, we review the following:
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The applicant's middle school grades (minimum 7th and first semester 8th grade GPA of 2.5);
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A strong application demonstrating leadership, community service, participation in activities, awards, and other interests;
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A confidential recommendation from a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade English or Social Studies teacher;
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A second confidential recommendation from the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade teacher of your choice; and
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Participation in an interview panel with faculty and students
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