DeKalb School of the Arts will host several open house information sessions this winter:
- Jan. 10 at 10 a.m.
- Jan. 13 at 6 p.m.
- Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.
- Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.
- Jan. 24 at 10 a.m.
- Jan. 27 at 6 p.m.
Applications for the 2015-2016 school year are due on Friday, Feb. 6, by 2 p.m. Students must submit all application materials directly to the school by delivering them in person or by mailing to: DeKalb School of the Arts, 1192 Clarendon Road, Avondale Estates, GA 30002, Attn: Application Committee.
As a part of their application, students will submit a creative portfolio and audition in two artistic disciplines, one of which must be a performance art. The school holds auditions during the week of Feb. 24 through 28 after regular school hours.
Other application components include teacher recommendations, records of academic achievement and interviews with DeKalb School for the Arts educators and administrators.