School Admissions

Arts & Communication Magnet Academy (ACMA) serves students in grades 6-12 who have a strong interest in the arts, or who are proficient in a particular arts discipline. ACMA students desire a rigorous arts integrated education. ACMA offers students a rich, pre-professional experience that includes dance, instrumental and vocal music, theater, visual and electronic arts and creative writing.
The application window for the 2026-27 Option School/Program lottery is now CLOSED.
District Option Schools & Program Link
Applications for 2027-2028 admissions window will open in the
Fall of 2026. Date to be determined.
ACMA Information Video
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Lottery Opens for the 2027/2028 School Year.
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ACMA Info Nights In-Person Fall 2026 TBD |
See Information Video above.In-Person Information Nights will be located on Campus (Performing Arts Center Auditorium). Both presentations will be begin at 6:30pm and the same content will be shared on both nights. A tour of the building WILL NOT be given on these evenings. |
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Lottery Applications are due to Learning Options Office. Link to application is on the BSD Learning Options Page.
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E-mail notifications (from Learning Options Office - BSD), offering enrollment, are sent out by email only. This will include a notice of wait-pool status and how to apply for Second Consideration.
(Results will not be given out over the phone)
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Second Consideration applications are due via online form.
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Mid - January 2027 |
Second Consideration is conducted By ACMA. Date/Time is by the pathway you choose to audition/interview for.
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Completed on: Jan 26th
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Notification of Second Consideration results for 2026-2027 school year were emailed to students Via ACMA Email and not the Learning Options Office.
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