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What you need to know - High School
PENN-GRIFFIN SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
High School Program
The Arts Program
In addition to an Honors and Advanced Placement academic curriculum, Penn-Griffin School for the Arts offers courses in eight art disciplines/majors: Band, Dance, Guitar, Modern Music Production, Orchestra, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music. Unique to Penn-Griffin is the opportunity for students to journey through the arts in one school from sixth grade through twelfth grade. (NOTE: High School acceptance is based on a comprehensive application process including an audition and interview.) Upon acceptance into the high school program, the student will continue formal study in his/her art concentration through a supportive environment with other students who share the passion and love for the arts. Check out our school at our website – http://penngriffin.gcsnc.com
Application to Penn-Griffin and General Instructions for Completing the Online Application
High School Students who are interested in applying to Penn-Griffin will complete and submit an online application by Friday, November 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The application link will be posted on the GCS website main page, on the GCS Choice Schools and Programs page as well as other social media outlets on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Application link – https://apply.avela.org/gcsnc/
What information will I need to have available to complete the application?
ü Mobile/cell phone and/or email address (preferred) NOTE: parent’s email address not student’s email address
ü Home Address
ü GCS Student ID number if enrolled in GCS (student’s lunch number)
ü PowerSchool Student ID if enrolled in a charter school
ü Current School Name
ü School assignment by attendance zone for next school (use the School Assignment Locator if unsure)
ü Parent/guardian education level
ü Students not currently enrolled in GCS may be asked to provide additional documentation – If you are not presently enrolled in a Guilford County School, you will need upload your reports cards or transcript and test scores to your application. Questions – contact Ms. Kim Spell (spellk2@gcsnc.com or Fax to 336-889-4841).
The deadline to submit the application is Friday, November 28, 2025, by 5:00 pm. Any application submitted after that date/time will be classified as late applications and will not be considered in the first round of the selection process. NOTE: See Audition Requirements below.
How many schools can I apply to?
Ø Each student may apply to five high school options from their list of available choices as they wish. You will be asked to rank order the schools by preference. This rank order will not impact on your chances of receiving an offer from each school. However, the rank order will impact whether you remain on a waiting list once you receive responses from each school. If you accept an offer, you will remain on the waitlist for any school ranked higher than the school where you accepted the offer, but you will be removed from the waitlist for any school ranked lower.
Ø Once you have completed the application and clicked submit, modifications to the application will no longer be accepted.
When will I know if my child has been offered a choice seat?
Families will receive notification of choice seat offers by Friday, February 6, 2026. Notifications will be communicated by email or text according to the notification method selected when families set up their account. Families must accept or decline offers by Friday, February 13, 2026. Once a family has accepted an offer from a choice school, they will receive a link to request transportation and information from the school to complete the enrollment and registration process. Transportation by Choice Program - Guilford County Schools
Auditions
An Audition will be scheduled by the Art Educator. The Audition date is Saturday, December 13, 2025. An overview of audition requirements is posted on the school’s website. You must submit your application by Friday, November 28, to be scheduled for your audition. Students will be able to indicate two art areas on the application to audition in. Please review audition requirements. If you have any questions, contact the respective art educator by email.
Arts Educators
Go to our website – http://penngriffin.gcsnc.com for an overview of our Arts Educators. Information is posted under the heading “Check Us Out – PGSA Recruitment Season Information.”
Check Us Out
Ø Choice Showcase: Wednesday, October 22 – 5:30 to 8:00 pm - at the Special Events Center, New Horizon Coliseum.
Ø In-Person Tours: Tuesday, October 28, November 4 & 18. Prospective Middle School Tour begins at 10:00 am and High School Tour begins at 3:00 pm. Check in at the main office.
Ø Open House: Tuesday, October 28; Tours from 5:30 – 7:00 pm; Penn Building
More Information – Go to our website or give us a call at 336-819-2870. You may also contact the Choice Coordinator, Ms. Kim Spell at spellk2@gcsnc.com.