Students  entering into grades K -1 must: 1) apply through the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) School Choice Open Enrollment process and 2) be admitted through the DCSD School Choice Lottery process.

Students entering into grades 2-3 must: 1) have a 3.0 (or higher) grade point average (GPA), 2) apply through the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) School Choice Open Enrollment process, and 3) be admitted through the DCSD School Choice Lottery process.

Students entering grades 4-7 MUST audition. Audition applicants must: 1) have a 3.0 (or higher) grade point average (GPA),  2) apply through the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) School Choice Open Enrollment process (www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/school-choice), 3) complete the DESA Audition Application, and 4) complete the DESA Audition Process. 

DESA Audition Application 

 (updated 1.17.19)DESA Revised Audition Dates 

DESA Audition Support Meetings