Choice Programs Application Timeline
In addition to home schools, Iredell-Statesville Schools offer families a menu of school options, each with a signature theme or program that provides unique educational opportunities designed to engage students' interests and talents. I-SS Choice Programs include International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, Advanced Placement academies, Early Colleges, Dual Language Immersion schools, A+ Arts Integration school, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs, a Fine Arts magnet, a Career Academy, and virtual learning options.
The window of applications for 2026-2027 entry into a secondary choice program will begin on January 5, 2026. Applications for entry will be accepted through January 30, 2026, for IB or AP, and January 31, 2026, for early colleges. For each program or school's application, click on the buttons below.
Secondary Choice Program Application Timeline
This application timeline is for entry into all early college high schools (ASEC, CCTL, or Crossroads), both International Baccalaureate schools (Oakwood and The Brawley), and for the AP Academy housed at West Iredell High School.
Application is open:
Monday, January 5, 2026 - Friday, January 30, 2026 (IB and AP)
Monday, January 5, 2026 - Saturday, January 31, 2026 (Early College)
Each program will operate through a process of data collection, application review, student selections, notifications, and meetings. All students should be notified by Thursday, April 2, 2026, of their status into their applied choice program. You may find the specific timelines for each program below.
Early College Timeline:
Application Window:
Monday, January 5, 2026 - Saturday, January 31, 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026 - Saturday, January 31, 2026
Teacher and Counselor Recommendations:
Monday, February 2, 2026
Monday, February 2, 2026
Data Collection and Application Review:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - March 18, 2026
Phone calls to offer seats for the 2025-26 school year:
Thursday, March 19, 2026 - Friday, March 27, 2026
Final List of Students:
Letters will be mailed to all waitlist students, and a list of accepted students will be sent out to the district and middle schools on Friday, March 27, 2026.
IB MYP (6th-10th) Timeline:
(Click the link above to read more about the new 2026-27 Guidelines.)
Application Window:
Monday, January 5, 2026 - Friday, January 30, 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026 - Friday, January 30, 2026
Names Submitted for Lottery:
Friday, February 6, 2026
Friday, February 6, 2026
Invitation Letters Sent:
Monday, February 9, 2026
Parent Commitment Meetings:
Monday, February 9, 2026 - Friday, March 6, 2026
Final List of Students:
A list of accepted students will be sent out to the district and schools on Friday, March 27, 2026.
AP Capstone Timeline:
Application Window:
Monday, January 5, 2026 - Friday, January 30, 2026
Monday, January 5, 2026 - Friday, January 30, 2026
Review Applications and Hold Individual Meetings:
Monday, February 9, 2026 - Friday, February 27, 2026
Monday, February 9, 2026 - Friday, February 27, 2026
Commitment and Family Conferences:
Monday, March 2, 2026 - Friday, March 27, 2026
Final List of Students:
A list of accepted students will be sent out to the district and schools on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Please note that in addition to the application, students will need to complete additional steps, including several recommendation forms. The additional information can be found here or on any of the early college high school pages. Here are the links to those recommendation forms:
I-SS Early Colleges
International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Schools
AP Academy
