Choice Programs

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 2023-2024 entry into High School Early College will begin on Thursday, December 1, 2022.  Applications for entry into the early college program will be accepted through Sunday, January 15, 2023.  The window of applications for 2023-2024 entry into International Baccalaureate, and Advance Placement academies will begin on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  Applications for these schools/programs will be accepted through Friday, January 27, 2023.

Early College Application Timeline

Open Enrollment: 
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, January 15, 2023

Data Collection and Application Reviewal:
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Friday, February 24, 2023

Acceptance Call:
Monday, February 27, 2023 - Friday, March 17, 2023

***Students/Parents will have a 24 hour turnaround time to accept or decline their seat offers.***

Waitlist Notification:
Monday, March 20, 2023 - Saturday, March 25, 2023
Letters will be mailed out to the students that are on the waitlist.

Final List of Students:
The list will be sent out to the district and middle schools by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023.

**Please note all students will receive a phone call and/or letter letting them know of the status of their application.**

Agriculture and Science Early College
Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership
Crossroads Arts and Science Early College

International Baccalaureate/Advanced Placement Application Timeline

Open Enrollment:
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - Friday, January 27, 2023

Data Collection and Application Reviewal:
Monday, January 30, 2023 - Friday, February 17, 2023

Mail Acceptance Letters:
Monday, February 20, 2023 - Friday, February 24, 2023

Students/Parents Inform School  If Not Attending: 
Monday, February 27, 2023 - Friday, March 24, 2023

Final List of Students:
The list will be sent out to the district, elementary schools, and middle schools by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2022.

**Please note all students will receive a phone call and/or letter letting them know of the status of their application.**

Timeline for the following choice programs: 

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme Application
    • Oakwood Middle School, an IB School
    • The Brawley School, an IB School