CMS School Choice offers families a menu of magnet and theme-based programs and schools designed to meet your child’s unique interests, talents and learning styles. Use our calendar to find opportunities to visit our schools!
Lottery Events
- Open Houses – Visit an open house to talk to school staff (usually administrators, coordinators, & teachers), ask your questions, and possibly tour the campus! You may also have the opportunity to visit classrooms that are in session, depending upon the time and location of the session.
- Information Sessions – Visit information sessions to learn more details about a school’s magnet theme from school staff (usually administrators or coordinators). Parents are usually given the opportunity to ask their questions following an informational presentation. Schools may choose to hold information sessions in-person or virtually.
- School Tours– Designated staff will lead you to walk the halls and see the sights at the school in it’s day to day operations.
- School Choice Information Session – A School Choice Information Session is a one hour meeting with our School Choice team to learn about the different magnet themes, upcoming lottery dates and lottery application process. You will have the opportunity to ask individual questions to our experts at the end of the session.
Note: Open Houses and Information Sessions for 2024-2025 school year will be added here as they are scheduled. If you do not see a school that you are interested in, contact the school to see if there are any opportunities available.
Join Us for Prospective Parents Information Night!
Discover the unique opportunities at South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.) on Thursday, October 10th, at 6:00 PM. This is your chance to explore our dynamic language immersion program and see firsthand how we’re shaping bright futures in six languages.
What to Expect:
-Insights into the benefits of language immersion
-Introduction to our dedicated team
-A look at how S.A.I.L. prepares students for success in a multilingual world
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how S.A.I.L. can be the right fit for your child’s education!
Join us for a school tour!
Come and see how South Academy of International Languages runs! With the Elementary School Tours, you’ll visit the elementary French, German, Chinese, and Japanese classrooms, talk to seasoned parents, and ask the principal some questions.
Sign-up below with one adult per slot! Space is limited!
Please arrive by 9:00am in order to allow time for parking and signing in to LobbyGuard.
Note: Please bring a government-issued ID in order to sign in at the front office.
The tour will begin at 9:15 am sharp.
Due to space limitations in the classroom, the tour is for adults only.
Join us to learn more about our program and take a tour!
Come and see how South Academy of International Languages runs! With the Elementary School Tours, you’ll visit the elementary French, German, Chinese, and Japanese classrooms, talk to seasoned parents, and ask the principal some questions.
Sign-up below with one adult per slot! Space is limited!
Please arrive by 9:00am in order to allow time for parking and signing in to LobbyGuard.
Note: Please bring a government-issued ID in order to sign in at the front office.
The tour will begin at 9:15 am sharp.
Due to space limitations in the classroom, the tour is for adults only.
This is a 30 minute virtual info session to learn more about Central Piedmont Early College via TEAMS virtual meeting.
Families who are interested in SMHS as well as the World Language magnet program can attend this event led by South Meck student ambassadors and WLM parents for deep insight along with a tour of the campus.
Please be sure to meet in the front office and to bring a photo ID to check in.
World Languages (Chinese, German, Japanese, French, Spanish)
Feel free to contact if you have any questions.
Come and see how South Academy of International Languages runs! With the Elementary School Tours, you’ll visit the elementary French, German, Chinese, and Japanese classrooms, talk to seasoned parents, and ask the principal some questions.
Sign-up below with one adult per slot! Space is limited!
Please arrive by 9:00am in order to allow time for parking and signing in to LobbyGuard.
Note: Please bring a government-issued ID in order to sign in at the front office.
The tour will begin at 9:15 am sharp.
Due to space limitations in the classroom, the tour is for adults only.
Join us to learn more about our program and take a tour!
Come and see how South Academy of International Languages runs! With the Elementary School Tours, you’ll visit the elementary French, German, Chinese, and Japanese classrooms, talk to seasoned parents, and ask the principal some questions.
Sign-up below with one adult per slot! Space is limited!
Please arrive by 9:00am in order to allow time for parking and signing in to LobbyGuard.
Note: Please bring a government-issued ID in order to sign in at the front office.
The tour will begin at 9:15 am sharp.
Due to space limitations in the classroom, the tour is for adults only.
“Please join us at McClintock Middle School for a brief presentation of our school’s mission & vision, our results & impact, and our STEAM magnet offerings. After the presentation, we will take a brief tour of the classrooms and elective offerings. Please RSVP here.”
This event entails a presentation and tour of the campus. It will take approximately 2hrs.
Click here to register!
Come and see how South Academy of International Languages runs! With the Elementary School Tours, you’ll visit the elementary French, German, Chinese, and Japanese classrooms, talk to seasoned parents, and ask the principal some questions. The Middle School tour will show you the various Middle School classes, and discuss the language options, as well as robust electives and sports offerings.
Sign-up below with one adult per slot! Space is limited!
Please arrive by 9:00am in order to allow time for parking and signing in to LobbyGuard.
Note: Please bring a government-issued ID in order to sign in at the front office.
The tour will begin at 9:15 am sharp.
Due to space limitations in the classroom, the tour is for adults only.
Please join us at McClintock Middle School for a brief presentation of our school’s mission & vision, our results & impact, and our STEAM magnet offerings. After the presentation, we will take a brief tour of the classrooms and elective offerings. Please RSVP here.
Join us to learn about our school and magnet program. Please click here and register to attend.
If you have any questions, contact Jamie Laymon at jamiee.laymon@cms.k12.nc.us.
Join us to learn about our school and magnet program. Please click here and register to attend.
If you have any questions, contact Jamie Laymon at jamiee.laymon@cms.k12.nc.us.
This will be an evening Open House. We also encourage families to attend a small group Williams Walk-Through during the day. The registration link is bit.ly/WilliamsWalk24.
If you have questions, contact Principal Melanie Francis at 980-343-0400.
Come and see how South Academy of International Languages runs! With the Elementary School Tours, you’ll visit the elementary French, German, Chinese, and Japanese classrooms, talk to seasoned parents, and ask the principal some questions.
Sign-up below with one adult per slot! Space is limited!
Please arrive by 9:00am in order to allow time for parking and signing in to LobbyGuard.
Note: Please bring a government-issued ID in order to sign in at the front office.
The tour will begin at 9:15 am sharp.
Due to space limitations in the classroom, the tour is for adults only.
Come and see how South Academy of International Languages runs! With the Elementary School Tours, you’ll visit the elementary French, German, Chinese, and Japanese classrooms, talk to seasoned parents, and ask the principal some questions.
Sign-up below with one adult per slot! Space is limited!
Please arrive by 9:00am in order to allow time for parking and signing in to LobbyGuard.
Note: Please bring a government-issued ID in order to sign in at the front office.
The tour will begin at 9:15 am sharp.
Due to space limitations in the classroom, the tour is for adults only.
Families who are interested in SMHS as well as the World Language magnet program can attend this event led by South Meck student ambassadors and WLM parents for deep insight along with a tour of the campus.
Please be sure to meet in the front office and to bring a photo ID to check in.
World Languages (Chinese, German, Japanese, French, Spanish)
Feel free to contact if you have any questions.
Join us to learn more about our program and take a tour!
This event entails a presentation and tour of the campus. It will take approximately 2hrs.
Families who are interested in SMHS as well as the World Language magnet program can attend this event led by South Meck student ambassadors and WLM parents for deep insight along with a tour of the campus.
Please be sure to meet in the front office and to bring a photo ID to check in.
World Languages (Chinese, German, Japanese, French, Spanish)
Feel free to contact if you have any questions.
Join us to learn about our school and magnet program!
Come and see how South Academy of International Languages runs! With the Elementary School Tours, you’ll visit the elementary French, German, Chinese, and Japanese classrooms, talk to seasoned parents, and ask the principal some questions.
Sign-up below with one adult per slot! Space is limited!
Please arrive by 9:00am in order to allow time for parking and signing in to LobbyGuard.
Note: Please bring a government-issued ID in order to sign in at the front office.
The tour will begin at 9:15 am sharp.
Due to space limitations in the classroom, the tour is for adults only.
This event entails a presentation and tour of the campus. It will take approximately 2hrs.
Please join us at McClintock Middle School for a brief presentation of our school’s mission & vision, our results & impact, and our STEAM magnet offerings. After the presentation, we will take a brief tour of the classrooms and elective offerings. Please RSVP here.
Click here to register.
Come and see how South Academy of International Languages runs! With the Elementary School Tours, you’ll visit the elementary French, German, Chinese, and Japanese classrooms, talk to seasoned parents, and ask the principal some questions.
Sign-up below with one adult per slot! Space is limited!
Please arrive by 9:00am in order to allow time for parking and signing in to LobbyGuard.
Note: Please bring a government-issued ID in order to sign in at the front office.
The tour will begin at 9:15 am sharp.
Due to space limitations in the classroom, the tour is for adults only.
This will be an evening Open House. We also encourage families to attend a small group Williams Walk-Through during the day. The registration link is bit.ly/WilliamsWalk24.
If you have questions, contact Principal Melanie Francis at 980-343-0400.
Join us to learn about our school and magnet program. Please click here and register to attend.
If you have any questions, contact Jamie Laymon at jamiee.laymon@cms.k12.nc.us.
Come and see how South Academy of International Languages runs! With the Elementary School Tours, you’ll visit the elementary French, German, Chinese, and Japanese classrooms, talk to seasoned parents, and ask the principal some questions.
Sign-up below with one adult per slot! Space is limited!
Please arrive by 9:00am in order to allow time for parking and signing in to LobbyGuard.
Note: Please bring a government-issued ID in order to sign in at the front office.
The tour will begin at 9:15 am sharp.
Due to space limitations in the classroom, the tour is for adults only.
Please join us at McClintock Middle School for a brief presentation of our school’s mission & vision, our results & impact, and our STEAM magnet offerings. After the presentation, we will take a brief tour of the classrooms and elective offerings. Please RSVP here.
Please join us at McClintock Middle School for a brief presentation of our school’s mission & vision, our results & impact, and our STEAM magnet offerings. After the presentation, we will take a brief tour of the classrooms and elective offerings. Please RSVP here.
Families who are interested in SMHS as well as the World Language magnet program can attend this event led by South Meck student ambassadors and WLM parents for deep insight along with a tour of the campus.
Please be sure to meet in the front office and to bring a photo ID to check in.
World Languages (Chinese, German, Japanese, French, Spanish)
Feel free to contact if you have any questions.
Click here to register!
Click here to register!
Click here to register!
Click here to register!