2023-24 Schools and Programs of Choice & Open Enrollment
November 29, 2022
Schools and Programs of Choice
What is the Application Window?
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System offers several non-traditional schools and programs of choice for students. Each year, families can apply to express interest in their students participating in the program. Read below for more information on these innovative programs designed to provide families the opportunity to choose schools and programs that will help their children reach their potential. Unless otherwise noted, the application period is January 16 through February 15, 2023. *Please note that original communications stated the application window would open on Sunday, January 15. However, the start day has moved to Monday, January 16 when district offices are open so staff are available to assist with applications.
Access to the applications will be available via the blue "Apply Now" buttons beginning January 16, 2023.
Academies of CMCSS
College and career academies are schools within a school, aligned to a specific career theme. They are college and career preparatory small learning communities in which students focus their core class experience around a common career interest. Students share many of the same teachers, allowing educators to collaborate with each other in the coordination of lesson planning and classroom activities that align with the academy theme. Incoming high school freshmen will have the opportunity to apply to ten different college and career academies across the district. Rising sophomores interested in joining an Academy should talk with their school counselor.
Academies of CMCSS
Academy of Business and Marketing (Clarksville High School)
Academy of Coding and App Development (NEW! CMCSS K-12 Virtual)
STEM Academy (Kenwood High School)
Academy of Distribution and Logistics (NEW! Kirkwood High School)
Academy of Plant and Animal Systems (Montgomery Central High School)
Computer Information Technology Academy (Northeast High School)
Academy of Health Science (Northwest High School)
Academy of Media Arts and Technology (Rossview High School)
Academy of Law and Criminal Justice (West Creek High School)
Academy of Teaching and Learning (West Creek High School)
Eligibility:
CMCSS incoming 9th grader
Parent Informational Meeting:
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 (In-Person)
Held at Central Services South
1312 Highway 48, Clarksville
5:00 p.m. Kirkwood, New Providence, Northeast, and Rossview Eighth-Grade Families are Invited
6:00 p.m. CMCSS K-12 Virtual, Kenwood, Montgomery Central, Richview, and West Creek Eighth-Grade Families are Invited
OR
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 (Virtual)
Families will attend a general session and then choose the academy sessions of their choice via Zoom beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Read more about the Academies of CMCSS.
Visit the Academies of CMCSS website. (Access the virtual meeting through this link.)
CMCSS K-12 Virtual School
CMCSS K-12 Virtual is an at-home educational experience that provides families the opportunity for both structure and flexibility in learning. Students accepted into CMCSS K-12 Virtual will be immersed in direct instruction from CMCSS-certified teachers and also be provided the opportunity for independent application of skills.
Eligibility:
Any CMCSS incoming kindergartener through 12th grader who is self-motivated, organized, and, with the help of teachers and learning mentors, can take responsibility for their own learning.
Parent Informational Meeting:
Thursday, January 19 (In-Person)
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
This meeting will be held at:
CMCSS K-12 Virtual School
1312 State Hwy 48, Clarksville
OR
Thursday, January 19 (via Zoom)
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Access the meeting link via the green button below:
Early Technical College at TCAT
The Early Technical College at TCAT is a unique, hands-on learning experience that allows students a no-cost opportunity to work towards an industry certification while also completing the necessary high school courses for graduation in the state of TN. Students can choose one option from four pathways, earning up to two certifications for the chosen pathway. Students who qualify can use funding from TNPromise to complete TCAT diplomas following HS graduation.
All classes required for a high school diploma will be taken on the TCAT campus using an online delivery system. Through the online platform, students will have access to a certified TN teacher who will oversee their progress in each high school course and offer individualized supports as needed. All classes required for TCAT certifications will be taught by a certified TCAT instructor. Classes will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Clarksville campus of TCAT. If needed, transportation can be provided by CMCSS.
Eligibility:
CMCSS incoming 11th grader or 12th grader; 2.2 GPA for IEMM, HVAC, Diesel Powered Equipment, Pharmacy Technology, 2.5 GPA for Pre-Practical Nursing, On track to graduate, Satisfactory Attendance, Satisfactory Behavior
Application Dates:
Rolling Admissions Process
Parent Informational Meeting:
Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Held at Central Service Gracey in the Board Room
621 Gracey Ave, Clarksville
Family Tours:
Tuesday, February 7 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
Virtual tour. Use this link to connect.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
In-person tour at TCAT (135 International Blvd)
Middle College at Austin Peay State University
Middle College is a unique collaborative program between CMCSS and Austin Peay State University. This program enables junior and senior high school students to complete a high school education while receiving direct and invaluable access to free college courses at the same time, while on a college campus. Through grants and scholarships, Middle College students are not required to pay tuition nor do they incur the expense of college textbooks.
Eligibility:
CMCSS incoming 11th and 12th-grade students; 2.85 GPA or higher; maturity for a college environment; good attendance and behavior; currently enrolled as a CMCSS student; and on track to graduate
Application Dates:
Rolling Admissions Process – The deadline is February 8.
Parent Informational Meeting:
Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Held at Central Service Gracey in the Board Room
621 Gracey Ave, Clarksville
Application for the 2023-24 School Year.
Application closes February 8.
Moore Magnet STEM School
STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, and math, is embedded kindergarten through 5th grade at Moore. Students apply the knowledge they gain across the curriculum to solve challenges aligned with real-world problems tied to local community issues. Moore was one of the first schools in the state to receive the prestigious Tennessee STEM School Designation. Additionally, Moore was the first Montgomery County Green Certified School.
Eligibility:
CMCSS incoming kindergartener through 5th grader.
Students who are zoned for Moore Magnet or are already currently enrolled DO NOT NEED to fill out the application.
Parent Informational Meeting:
Thursday, December 15, at 5:00 p.m.
Held in the Moore Magnet School Cafeteria
1350 Madison Street, Clarksville
Spanish Immersion Program at Barksdale
The Spanish Immersion program is a proven method of educating children by immersing them in the Spanish language so they become bilingual. In a language immersion program, the classroom environment becomes the setting for language acquisition through subject content instruction, educational discourse, and social interactions. Students who enter the program need to be committed to continuing Spanish dual-language learning through 5th grade at Barksdale.
Eligibility:
Incoming kindergartner; early literacy benchmark screening required
Parent Informational Meeting:
Tuesday, December 6, at 6:00 p.m.
Held at Barksdale Elementary
1920 Madison Street, Clarksville
Open Enrollment Information
CMCSS is offering Open Enrollment in specific schools and grade levels with available capacity for the 2023-2024 school year. Space for Open Enrollment is limited to only the specific schools and grades listed below. Each grade listed has a limited number of available seats. If more requests are received than available seats, a lottery drawing will be held.
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||||
| School | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Byrns Darden Elementary | 18 seats | |||||
| Carmel Elementary | 21 seats | 27 seats | ||||
| Cumberland Heights Elementary | 2 seats | 9 seats | 2 seats | |||
| East Montgomery Elementary | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 12 seats | 20 seats | |
| Kenwood Elementary | 4 seats | 4 seats | ||||
| Minglewood Elementary | 3 seats | 3 seats | 18 seats | 20 seats | ||
| Montgomery Central Elementary | 10 seats | 19 seats | 7 seats | |||
| St. Bethlehem Elementary | 8 seats | 8 seats | ||||
| MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||||
| School | 6 | 7 | 8 | |||
| Kirkwood Middle | 20 seats | |||||
| Northeast Middle | 6 seats | |||||
| Richview Middle | 6 seats | |||||
| Rossview Middle | 6 seats | |||||
| HIGH SCHOOL | ||||||
| School | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Kirkwood High | 25 seats | 25 seats | 25 seats | 25 seats | ||
| Montgomery Central High | 10 seats |
*For high school students, parents/guardians and students will need to consult with a school counselor to ensure the open enrollment transfer would not affect a student’s graduation track.
Application Form
Click here for the 2023-2024 Open Enrollment Request Application.
For more information on CMCSS’ Open Enrollment policy, click here.