Application Windows

Application dates for the 2026-2027 school year are forthcoming.

A PGCPS student identification number is required to apply for a Specialty Program.

Specialty Program locations are determined based on district needs and may be relocated as those needs evolve.

Program Name	Application Window
3D Scholars	October 6, 2025 - December 19, 2025
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology (AEAT) Science & Technology (S/T)	Non-PGCPS Students and 9th Grade PGCPS Students Application Window is August 1, 2025 and October 3, 2025 Non-PGCPS Students: PSAT Administration is in October There is no application for current 8th Grade PGCPS students as all 8th Grade PGCPS students are considered.
Academy of Health Sciences @ PGCC (AHS)	Non-PGCPS, Home & Private School 8th Graders August 1, 2025 and October 3, 2025 PGCPS 8th Graders October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) High School Program	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Career and Technical Education (CTE)	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Online Program	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
P-TECH	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Lottery Charter Schools	November 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026
Talent Ready	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025

Program Name	Application Window
Creative and Performing Arts (CPA) MS	October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
Talented and Gifted (TAG) Programs	November 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026
Lottery Charter Schools	November 1, 2025 - February 6, 2026