Requirements
General Requirements (All Middle School Programs)
- Rising 6th grader and City of Norfolk resident for the following programs:
- Academy for Discovery
- Academy of International Studies
- Compass Academy
- Pre-Medical, Health, & Engineering
- Program
- Southside STEM Academy
- Young Scholars Program
- Rising 3rd grader and City of Norfolk resident for the following programs:
- Academy for Discovery
- Compass Academy
- Positive attendance and discipline history*
- Successful completion of all elementary core subjects with a grade of C or better
- Passing score for all 4th Grade SOL Tests**
- Must maintain enrollment requirements per program enrollment agreement contract
- Completed online application that includes short answer responses to four questions. Only online applications will be accepted
*Extenuating circumstances may be considered with explanation. The application includes space for this information, as needed.
**Alternate assessments may be considered for students not enrolled in a Virginia public school.