• Thank you for your interest in the Rock Hill Schools Program Options. The window for Program Options applications for 2025-2026 opens from Jan. 6 until Jan. 31 at 11:59 p.m.

    If you are new to Rock Hill Schools, reside in the district, and want to apply for a choice program, you must enroll in Rock Hill Schools using our New Student Registration and then complete the Program Options Application. Please note both must be completed to be placed in the lottery.

    If you are interested in the tuition-based 4K Montessori program (Yearly tuition of $5,250.00) at Ebenezer Avenue Elementary School, please use this link: 4K Montessori Schools of Choice Application

    If you are interested in the tuition-based 3K Montessori program (Yearly tuition of $5,250.00) at Ebenezer Avenue Elementary School, please use this link: 3K Montessori Schools of Choice Application

    If your student is currently enrolled in a school within our district and NOT currently in a Program Option, you will fill out the Program Options Application for existing students.

    Learn about Program Options offerings.

    Information about Applying

    • If your child is already in a program as a Program Options student, there is no need to reapply. There will be a letter of continuation to complete.
    • If your child is enrolled as a Program Options student, but you moved within the district and want your child to stay in the program, please notify the school you are staying and provide an update proof of residency.
    • If your child will be transitioning from an elementary Language Immersion or STEAM school to s middle school Language Immersion or STEAM program, you will complete an Intent to Transition form provided by the school.
    • If you are enrolling a sibling of a child who is already in a Program Option at a school on the same level (elementary, middle, high), you are still required to apply but your child will be given priority.
    • If your child is in 4K/Pre-Kindergarten at a Program Options school, you must still submit a Program Options application to be considered for a slot in any Kindergarten program.

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    Additional Information for STEAM High School, Language Immersion and Montessori Applicants

    Current Dual Language Immersion and STEAM students
    Students currently enrolled in 5th and 8th grade Immersion and STEAM do not need to complete the Program Options application to transition to the next level of the program. Instead, they will receive an Intent to Transition form from their school to complete.
     
    Montessori
    Current Montessori 4K students do not need to apply for Montessori 5K. Parents will be given an opportunity to complete an Intent to Transition form provided during the spring semester. 

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