Cherokee STEM, fine arts enrollment opens

Enrollment is underway for the Cherokee County Schools’ Fine Arts and STEM academies for the 2017-18 school year. CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Enrollment is underway for the Cherokee County Schools’ Fine Arts and STEM academies for the 2017-18 school year. CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Open enrollment is underway and continues through March 31 for the Cherokee County Schools’ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Fine Arts academies for the 2017-18 school year.

All elementary-age students in Cherokee are eligible to enroll, according to an announcement by the school district. Applications available online at http://bit.ly/2n2QmQB. They must be returned to the front office of the desired academy or to the Division of School Operations, 1030 Keeter Road, Canton, GA 30114.

Applications will be processed "first come, first served," and approvals will be granted where space is available. Also, transportation will be available within a "hub" system. Enrollment guidelines and transportation information are posted at: http://bit.ly/2nnl5Fo

STEM academies are at Ball Ground, Canton, Clark Creek (Acworth) and Holly Springs elementary schools, while Fine Arts academies are at Oak Grove Elementary School, Woodstock, and Hasty Elementary School, Canton. Information: http://bit.ly/2jS0t8I