Open Enrollment for the 2020-2021 School Year
January 10, 2020
Please note: This article was originally posted during a previous school year. Information and/or dates from past events
may be not be relevant for the current school year.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System offers several non-traditional schools and programs of choice for students. Additionally, specific grade levels in seven elementary schools are available for open enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year.
CMCSS Schools and Programs of Choice
Moore Magnet Elementary 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 kindergartner through 5th grader
Application Dates: Jan. 13 through Feb. 14
Application Link(s): Click here for the online application.
For more information, visit mooremagnetelem.cmcss.net.
Barksdale Elementary Spanish Immersion Option
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. In the 2020-2021 school year, the Spanish Immersion Program will be enrolling a limited number of kindergarten students. Students who enter the program need to be committed to continuing Spanish dual-language learning through 5th grade at Barksdale.
Eligibility: CMCSS incoming kindergartner; early literacy benchmark screening required
Application Dates: Jan. 13 through Feb. 21
Application Link(s): Click here for the online application.
For more information, visit cmcss.net/immersion.
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 a select group of 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 eight different college and career academies across the district. Rising sophomores interested in joining an Academy should talk with their school counselor.
Eligibility: CMCSS incoming 9th grader
Application Dates: Jan. 7 through Feb. 14
Application Link(s): Click here for the online application.
For more information, visit cmcss.net/academies.
Middle College at Austin Peay State University (APSU)
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. 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 Dates: Rolling Admissions Process
Application Link(s): Click here for the online application.
For more information, visit middlecollege.cmcss.net.
Early Technical College at Tennessee College of Applied Technology (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.
Eligibility: CMCSS incoming 11th grader; 2.5 GPA or higher; maturity for a college environment; good attendance and behavior; and on track to graduate
Application Dates: Rolling Admission Process
Application Link(s): Click here for the online application.
For more information, visit cmcss.net/tcat.
Nashville State Community College (NSCC) Pathway: Logistics
The NSCC Pathway provides opportunities for juniors and seniors in high school to earn certifications in a college pathway while still attending a traditional CMCSS high school. Students will attend NSCC pathway classes on the campus of CHS or NWHS from 7:30-8:25 and then, attend core classes at their zoned high school for the remainder of the school day. School system transportation will not be provided for students enrolled in NSCC Pathway classes.
Eligibility: CMCSS incoming 11th grader; 2.3 GPA or higher; maturity for a college environment; good attendance and behavior; and on track to graduate
Application Dates: Jan. 7 through Feb. 14
Application Link(s): Click here for the online application.
For more information, visit cmcss.net/nscc.
CMCSS Schools with Open Enrollment
The seven elementary schools below have specific grade levels that are available for open enrollment for the 2020-21 school year.
Application Dates: Jan. 13 through Feb. 14
Application & Open Enrollment Guidelines Link: Click here for a printable application and guidelines. Applications and guidelines can also be picked up at any CMCSS elementary school.
Byrns Darden Elementary
Available Grade Levels: 3rd & 5th
For more information on the school, visit byrnsdardenelem.cmcss.net.
Carmel Elementary
Available Grade Level: 4th
For more information on the school, visit carmelelem.cmcss.net.
Cumberland Heights Elementary
Available Grade Levels: K & 4th
For more information on the school, visit cumberlandheightselem.cmcss.net.
East Montgomery Elementary
Available Grade Levels: 1st, 3rd & 4th
For more information on the school, visit eastmontgomeryelem.cmcss.net.
Minglewood Elementary
Available Grade Levels: 1st & 2nd
For more information on the school, visit minglewoodelem.cmcss.net.
Montgomery Central Elementary
Available Grade Level: K
For more information on the school, visit montgomerycentralelem.cmcss.net.
St. Bethlehem Elementary
Available Grade Level: K
For more information on the school, visit stbethlehemelem.cmcss.net.