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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Online Application Opens at 10 a.m. APPLY FOR OPTIONAL SCHOOLS SOLICITAR UNA ESCUELA OPCIONAL APPLY FOR A GENERAL CHOICE TRANSFER SOLICITAR UNA TRANSFERENCIA GENERAL
2026-27 OPTIONAL SCHOOLS APPLICATION FACTS APPLY HERE (ENGLISH) SOLICITAR AQUÍ (ESPAÑOL) OPTIONAL SCHOOLS WEBSITE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ENGLISH 45 competitive, theme-based Optional schools with programs including STEM, International Baccalaureate (IB) and more. All Optional schools have entrance requirements. PRIORITY WINDOW: The application process begins at 10 a.m. on January 27, 2026. Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2026, are processed first. Applications processed in the order received (within priority categories) unless applications exceed spaces; applications digitally stamped with date/time In schools where applications exceed spaces, 80 percent of spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis by MSCS-zoned students (subject to sibling & proximity preference). After January 31, applications are processed in the order received (within priority categories). Find requirements and info for all Optional programs at scsk12.org/optional. HAVE QUESTIONS? Call (901) 416-5338.
2026-27 GENERAL CHOICE APPLICATION FACTS APPLY HERE (ENGLISH) SOLICITAR AQUÍ (ESPAÑOL) AVAILABLE SPACES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ENGLISH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - SPANISH Available for all MSCS schools with open enrollment space All applications processed in the order they are received PRIORITY WINDOW: Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2026, are processed first. Applications processed in the order received unless applications exceed spaces; applications digitally stamped with date/time. Students on an existing General Choice transfer do not have to reapply. HAVE QUESTIONS? Email studentservices@scsk12.org General Choice transfers include Ready Grad CCTE Programs, which allow high school students to earn college credits and career certifications. Get more info at www.scsk12.org/ccte. Middle College High School, Hollis F. Price Middle College High School, and Medical District High School have entrance requirements, and parents must upload additional documents as a part of the General Choice application. Please have these documents ready at the time of application, so there are no delays with your submission.
