DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts (DESA) School Choice
Application Process
To apply for seat at DESA please follow the steps below:
Grades K-1
1. Apply through the DCSD School Choice process by 2/19/16 - click this website for more information http://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-choice/
2. Students are selected through the DCSD School Choice lottery process (5/10/16 - lottery date)
Grades 2-3
1. Apply through the DCSD School Choice process by 2/19/16 - click this website for more information http://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-choice/
2. Students must have a 3.0 GPA reflected on their 1st semester report card
3. Students are selected through the DCSD School Choice lottery process (5/10/16 - lottery date)
Grades 4-7
1. Apply through the DCSD School Choice process http://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-choice/
2. Students must have a 3.0 GPA reflected on their 1st semester report card
3. Complete the DESA Audition Application
4. Submit the DESA Audition Application in person at DESA by 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2016
5. Receive an audition date and time
6. Complete the DESA Audition Process and submit 9 week report card reflecting a 3.0 GPA at the time the audition date assigned
7. Students are selected through the DESA Audition Process