Gwinnett County Public Schools' (GCPS) focus on teaching and learning is building a community of prepared leaders. GCPS is committed to this effort, and we offer students the opportunity to gain unique learning experiences through our Special Schools. Registration dates and informational meetings are listed for each school, and the school’s website has further details about registration and enrollment or lottery processes.
Grayson Technical Education Program
Grayson Technical Education Program provides half-day programs that allow students to experience Career Cluster and Pathway offerings with hands-on experience in a wide range of fields. Please visit the school's website for more information.
Registration opens on January 10, and an Open House is scheduled for February 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more about the courses of study for juniors and seniors.
Gwinnett Online Campus (GOC) has ongoing enrollment for K-12 students. For families interested in registration for the 2025-26 school year, please visit the GOC website.
Registration for the 2025-26 school year will open on Monday, May 5 and will remain open throughout the summer. Students who receive special education services should have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting prior to enrollment at GOC. Learn more about GOC and its application process.
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST)
GSMST accepts all qualified, eligible students as chosen by random lottery. Students who are currently in 8th grade during the 2024-2025 academic year will be able to begin the lottery registration process starting Friday, November 1, 2024.
The lottery drawing will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
An Information Night for 8th grade families is scheduled for January 9 in the GSMST cafeteria. Learn more about the lottery application process.
Maxwell High School of Technology
Maxwell High School of Technology provides half-day programs that allow students to experience Career Cluster and Pathway offerings with hands-on experience in a wide range of fields. Please visit the school's website for more information.
Registration opens on January 10, with an Open House event scheduled for February 27, 5-7 p.m. Learn more and apply online.
New Life Academy of Excellence
Please follow the steps indicated below to apply at New Life Academy of Excellence. Please note that a Parent/Guardian of the student should submit the application.
- Online applications will be available during open enrollment (December 20, 2024 - January 31, 2025). Applications received after the Open Enrollment period will automatically be placed on a waiting list, and you will be contacted upon space availability.
- Re-Enrollment: November 8, 2024 - December 20, 2024
- Public Lottery: February 2025, or selected GCPS Date
- The application process does not guarantee enrollment. We don't accept students on a first come, first serve basis.
- Acceptance is solely based on the availability of seats in our program.
School of the Arts at Central Gwinnett High School
School of the Arts (SOTA) at Central Gwinnett High School is accepting applications from students with a passion for the arts. Current Gwinnett County Public Schools 8th grade students may apply for the SOTA Conservatory Program (audition/portfolio required) and for the SOTA Fellows Program (no admissions criteria).
Students who will be in grades 10-12 next school year may apply; however, the number of spots will be subject to availability and will vary by Conservatory. (Transportation for Central Gwinnett Cluster students is provided. Students from other clusters must be eligible for permissive transfer and provide their own transportation.)
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now closed.