You have Educational Options in Fulton County
-
Fulton County Schools believes families should be allowed to choose the best education options for students, given their unique needs.
These choices are offered through a number of initiatives working to provide various opportunities and flexibility to families. Please learn more about your options below.
Interested in learning about school setting or curriculum options?
These options are based on curriculum offerings or educational settings and include: Charter Schools; Magnet Programs; Open Enrollment Transfers; and Career, Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE).
Interested in learning about a school transfer based on need?
Fulton offers Hardship Transfers to eligible students with specific needs or with special requirements. Students served with an IEP may also be eligible for transfer based on SB10. Eligible 504 students may qualify for transfer under SB47.
Interested in learning about our flexible learning options?
Fulton provides options such as Fulton Virtual and alternative scheduling at Independence High School. Fulton Virtual provides competency based, personalized learning options for students throughout the district.
School Choice Options & Program Information
Charter Schools
-
Charter schools are independently governed, free-standing public schools that offer parents and students an alternative public education outside the traditional school district system. The Charter has been approved and is held accountable for meeting the performance based objectives specified in the Charter contract.
Current Sites: Amana Academy, Chattahoochee Hills Charter, Fulton Academy of Science and Technology (FAST), Hapeville Career Academy, Hapeville Middle School, KIPP South Fulton Academy, Latin College Prep, Latin Grammar School, The Main Street Academy, and Skyview High School.
Career, Technical & Agricultural Education (CTAE)
-
Career and Technical Education at Fulton County Schools aims to engage students in cutting-edge, grade appropriate career exploration and preparation opportunities that set them up to excel in post-secondary education and productive careers.
Current Sites: All Fulton High Schools (and many middle schools) offer at least one pathway program, however many locations offer several options. Click here to see all Career Pathways and locations.
Magnet Programs
-
The magnet window will open
November 15 and close January 15.Submit Your Application Today!
Fulton County Schools offers several magnet programs throughout the district to provide opportunities for students to explore curriculum focused on specific areas of study. Programs currently offer studies including international studies, business, visual & performing arts and math & science.
Current Sites: Banneker High School, North Springs High School, Northview High School, Riverwood High School, Roswell High School, Tri-Cities High School, Westlake High School, Global Impact Academy, and Innovation Academy.
Special Needs Scholarship Information (GSNS-SB10)
-
Public School Choice / Intra-School Transfer Options
A parent can request a transfer to another public school within their school system as long as there is available space at that school and the school has a program with the services agreed to in the student's existing individualized education program (IEP). If a parent chooses this option, then the parent shall be responsible for transportation.
To apply for this option, a parent must complete and submit the online SB-10 In-System Transfer Request.
Private School Choice Option
If you are interested in transferring your child to a private school in Georgia, you may be able to take advantage of a Georgia Special Needs Scholarship. These scholarships provide funding that can be used to offset tuition costs at participating private schools in the state of Georgia. Eligibility will be determined by using the scholarship calculator on the GSNS website.
For more information on the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship and the parent application process, please visit the Georgia Department of Education's website at http://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/Policy/Pages/Special-Needs-Scholarship-Program.aspx
Contact Us
-
6201 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 470-254-3600
SchoolChoiceOptions@fultonschools.org
Important Dates
-
- Charter School Application Window
Varies, but generally Dec 1 - Feb 28 - Fulton Virtual Registration Windows
Fall Semester - Summer to mid-Sept
Spring Semester - Jan to mid Feb
Summer Semester - March to June - Hardship Application Window
On-line from January 1 - February 28 - Magnet Program Application Windows
November 15 - January 15 - Open Enrollment Window
On-line from May 1 - May 15 - SB-10 Application Window
On-line from March 1 - May 1 - SB-47 Application WindowOn-line from March 1 - May 1
- Charter School Application Window