Specialty Program Application
Our specialty programs offer students unique learning experiences including gifted, IB, traditional K-8, and Montessori.
2026-2027 Applications Now Open!
Enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year?
Apply in 2 Easy Steps:

Complete a Specialty Program Application for your desired program:
| Meyer Montessori | Ward Traditional Academy |

School office staff will contact you regarding the status of your application. Pending acceptance, you will receive instructions regarding next steps.
Families interested in applying for one or multiple specialty schools (ASPIRE Academy at Connolly, McKemy Academy, Meyer Montessori, and Ward Traditional Academy*) are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible.
February 25 begins the first open enrollment application two-week period for The Immersive 9 at the Arredondo Campus, with priority categories listed below.
December 12 began the first open enrollment application two-week period for ASPIRE at Connolly, McKemy Academy, Meyer Montessori, and Ward Traditional Academy, with priority categories below:
- Returning students. (Returning students are not required to complete an application.)
- Siblings of resident transfer and nonresident students currently enrolled at the school.
- Children of a District employee.
- New resident transfer student or new nonresident student.
If the number of applications received during the first open enrollment application period is greater than the number of available seats, a lottery will take place utilizing the priority categories listed above.
After the first open enrollment application period, open enrollment applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis with no priority.
Enrolling for the current 2025-2026 School Year?
Apply in 2 Easy Steps:

Complete a Specialty Program Application for your desired program:
| McKemy Academy | Meyer Montessori |
Ward Traditional Academy |

School office staff will contact you regarding the status of your application. Pending acceptance, you will receive instructions regarding next steps.
