Academy Application
High School Academy Applications should only be completed by the parent/legal guardian of a rising 9 th grade student who
desires to transfer to East Rowan High, Jesse Carson High, Salisbury High, South Rowan High or West Rowan High under
academy provisions. Academy applications should be returned during the Window of Opportunity; January 13 th – March 4th, along with the
required student essay.
Once the Window of Opportunity has closed, there will be no further opportunity to apply for academy entrance for the 2016/17 school year.
Applications should be returned to your child’s school office or to:
Rowan-Salisbury Schools’ Enrollment Specialist:
Mailing Address
PO Box 2349
Salisbury, NC 28145
Physical Address
110 S. Long St.
314 N. Ellis St.
East Spencer, NC Salisbury, NC 28144
Fax Number
(704) 630-6060
Email
amanda.howard@rss.k12.nc.us
Please note: Students will be interviewed by the Academy Review Committee. All current RSS students will be interviewed at their school
site. Students that are new to RSS will be contacted by the Academy Review Committee to schedule an interview.
Student Information: (only one student per form)
Student Name
Student Number Grade for 2015/16
Parent’s Physical Address
Parent’s Mailing Address
(if different)
Home Phone Number
Work Phone Number
School Currently Attending
in 2015/16
Parent’s Email Address
Please check below the Academy you wish to attend beginning in the 2016/2017 school year
East Rowan High
Jesse Carson High
Salisbury High
South Rowan High
West Rowan High
◊ Business &
◊ Instrumental Music
◊ STEM
◊ JROTC Academy
◊ Public Service
◊ Animal Science
Marketing
Academy
Concentration
◊ Choral Music Concentration
◊ Theatre Arts Concentration
◊ Visual Arts Concentration
Academy
Academy
-Firefighter
◊ Communications
Concentration
◊ Horticulture
Concentration
◊ Farm to Table Program
Academy
Additional Requirement: In 100 words or less, please explain why you want to attend the selected academy and include how participation in the academy
will enhance or support your future college or career choices. Please provide your essay in the space provided on the reverse of this application. You may
attach an additional sheet, if necessary.
Academy Guidelines:
Academy Entrance: Rising 9th grade students who are unable to obtain academies or concentrations in his/her regularly assigned school, may apply to
another school within RSSS in order to enroll in a program of study or academy not offered. Transfers into high school academies for rising 9th graders will
be granted on a space available basis, with student in the academy host school given first opportunity for enrollment in the academy.
Academy Termination: If a student fails to enroll and continue in a requested academy or concentration, the principal will recommend that the transfer be
revoked. A 365-day wait period for athletics would apply upon the return to the “home school” (school serving domicile at time of transfer termination).
Athletic Wait Period: Rising 9th grade students who are accepted into any RSSS academies or concentrations will NOT be subject to the 365-day athletic
wait period that applies to traditional student transfers; HOWEVER, students who enroll in their “home school” after attending one of the above academies
under the provisions listed above WILL be subject to a 365-day athletic wait period.
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR ESSAY BELOW. (You may attach additional sheets, if necessary)
Your essay should be 100 words or less and should explain why you want to attend the selected academy/concentration and should include
how participation in the academy/concentration will enhance or support your future college or career choices. This essay should be in the
student’s handwriting:
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By signing below, I attest that the essay is my own work and not that of anyone else. I understand and agree to all of the guidelines above
regarding academy admission.
Student Signature:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:
I understand and agree to all the guidelines above for academy admission in Rowan-Salisbury Schools for beginning 2016/17. It will be the responsibility of the
parent/legal guardian to enroll your child at the requested school, if your academy transfer request is approved.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________
Application and Notification Process: The window of opportunity for student transfer is January 13, 2016 – March 4, 2016. Application must be completed by
Additional
Information:
parent/legal guardian along with required essay for processing to begin. Applications should be returned to your child’s school or mailed to PO Box 2349, Salisbury,
NC 28145, by March 4, 2016 (or have a March 4th postmark). The Student Transfer Information Line can be accessed at 704-797-2780, in the event you have
questions.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted by the Academy Review Committee. Parents will be contacted by email concerning the interview
schedule. Applicants will be notified by a mailed letter of approval or denial by June 16th. Students whose transfer applications are approved will not have to reapply.
The transfer will renew each year as long as the student remains in the academy/concentration requested.
Athletic Eligibility: Rising 9th grade students (2016/17) who are admitted into one of the approved academies/concentrations will NOT be subject to a one-year (365
days) athletic wait period. If the student enrolls in their “home school” (school serving student’s domicile at the time of transfer termination), the athletic wait period
will be implemented.
Students whose applications for transfer are approved must adhere to the following stipulations:
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Provide transportation to and from school.
Comply with the attendance policy.
Maintain acceptable behavior
Maintain the academic average for promotion to the next grade level.
Continue enrollment in the approved concentration or academy. If a student fails to enroll and continue in a requested academy/concentration, the
principal will recommend that the transfer be revoked.
A principal can recommend that a student’s transfer be revoked, if any of the above stipulations are not met, the transfer was requested for athletic or
social reasons, or the transfer was granted upon false or misleading information.