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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) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (ESPAÑOL) 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. 30, 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 30, 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 (ESPAÑOL) 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.
