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2025-2026 Application Period for Schools and Programs of Choice

November 15, 2024

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 mid-January through mid-February 2025. (Specific dates TBD.)

In January, access to the applications is available via the blue "2025 - 2026 Application" links below.

Moore Magnet STEAM School

STEAM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, is embedded in 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.

Family Informational Meeting:

Thursday, January 9, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1350 Madison Street, Clarksville

For more information on Moore Magnet STEM School, click here.

Application Information:
Deadline:
February 15, 2025

Submit your application via the link below:

Spanish Immersion at Barksdale Elementary

The Spanish Immersion program is a proven method of educating children by immersing them in the Spanish language so they become bilingual. The school was recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. 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 is required.

Application Information:
Deadline:
February 15, 2024

For more information on Spanish Immersion, click here.

Submit your application via the link below:

Academies of CMCSS

College and career academies are schools within a school that are 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 nine different college and career academies across the district.

Academies Include:
Academy of Business and Marketing (Clarksville High)
Engineering and Design Academy (Kenwood High)
Supply Chain Management Academy (Kirkwood High)
Academy of Plant and Animal Systems (Montgomery Central High)
Computer Information Technology Academy (Northeast High)
Health Sciences Academy (Northwest High)
Digital Media Art & Design  Academy (Rossview High)
Academy of Law & Criminal Justice (West Creek High)
Teaching and Learning Academy (West Creek High)

Rising sophomores interested in joining an Academy should talk with their school counselor.

Eligibility:

CMCSS incoming 9th grader

Family Informational Meeting:

In-Person Meeting
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Central Services South (1312 Highway 48)
Time depends on school, check ParentSquare for details.

Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

A Zoom link will be provided closer to the event.

Application Information:
Deadline:
February 15, 2025

Submit your application via the link 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 five 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.

Eligibility:
CMCSS incoming 11th grader; 2.2 GPA; maturity for a college environment; good attendance and behavior; and on track to graduate

Family Informational Tours:
Third Thursday of every month beginning at 4:00 p.m.
135 International Blvd.

Application Information:
Rolling Admission Process

Submit your application via the link below (application is also available on the ETC website🙂

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 grader; 2.85 GPA or higher; maturity for a college environment; good attendance and behavior; and on track to graduate.

Application Information:
Deadline:
December 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025

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 provided the opportunity for independent application of skills.

Eligibility:

CMCSS incoming kindergarteners through 12th graders who are self-motivated, organized, and, with the help of teachers and learning mentors, can take responsibility for their own learning.

For more information, visit: k12virtual.cmcss.net

Application Information:
Deadline:
February 15, 2025

Submit your application via the link below:

Open Enrollment Information

CMCSS is offering Open Enrollment in specific schools and grade levels with available capacity for the 2025-2026 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.

Information will be provided in January 2025.