Important Program Choice Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year

 
October 28, 2025: Concord High School Open House for all CHS Program Choice Options – Public Safety Academy, Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, International Baccalaureate (IB) – 6:30-7:30 pm
 

Applications for the 26-27 school year will be open from Wednesday, October 15, 2025 to Sunday, December 14, 2025. Parent notification of placement will occur in the online family dashboard the week of February 2, 2026.

Parents will have until Monday, February 16, 2026 to make a decision and accept a seat in their online dashboard. Any seats not accepted within this window will be forfeited to waitlisted students. 

Timeline for Application Process:

• Wednesday, October 15th- Program Choice Fair at The Cabarrus Arena and Events Center Gold Hall along with Cabarrus County Schools "Futures Fair"
• Wednesday, October 15th- Applications open in Scribbles
• September - December - Program Open Houses held at each Program Choice Magnet school
• Sunday, December 14th- Applications close at midnight
• Monday, February 2nd (by the end of business day) - Parent notification of placement will occur in the online family dashboard