Optional Schools

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Due to the ongoing inclement weather and widespread power outages, the opening of the General Choice and Optional Transfer application period has been rescheduled. To ensure all families have reliable access to the application portal, the new launch date is Thursday, February 5, at 10:00 a.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your patience as we prioritize a fair and accessible process for everyone. For questions about General Choice transfers, please contact the Office of Enrollment and Attendance at studentservices@scsk12.org. For questions about Optional School transfers, please contact the Division of Optional Schools and Advanced Academics at scsop@scsk12.org.


NO MATTER WHAT YOUR CHILD'S GOALS AND INTERESTS ARE, YOU CAN FIND A GREAT FIT IN ONE OF OUR UNIQUE AND COMPETITIVE OPTIONAL PROGRAMS.

The Optional Program has a longstanding legacy of excellence in Shelby County. Free of tuition, our schools provide creative and rigorous coursework and extra-curricular programs led by teachers who inspire and challenge high-performing students to achieve their best. Each of our schools has a specialized learning focus, such as Enriched Academics, College Prep, International Studies, International Baccalaureate (IB), Creative & Performing Arts, Automotive Technology and more. Entrance requirements vary by school program. We invite you to learn more by calling or visiting any of our Optional schools, or contacting the Optional Schools Department at (901) 416-5338.

 
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2026-27 OPTIONAL SCHOOLS HANDBOOK

Find all the information you need to choose the perfect Optional school for your student!

  • List of all Optional schools & program types
  • Map of all Optional schools
  • Courses, activities & points of pride for every Optional school
  • Contact information for every Optional school
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