Application Process
To access the Richland Two Expanded Choice and Magnet Application, copy and paste the link below into your browser.
https://www.richland2.org/Departments/Enrollment-Registration/Choice-Program
Tours
If you would like to tour the building please contact Mrs. Hawthorne directly to set this up.
Student Shadowing
If your student would like to tour our program please contact Mrs. Hawthorne directly to set this up.
CHOICE Fair
December 7th at R2i2 for Middle and High School Magnets: 6:30pm
There will also be a digital option. Please come back later for updates on the digital choice fair option.
Information Night
January 12, 2023 at 6:30pm in the Gym at Dent Middle School
CHOICE I
December 12, 2022 - January 25, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Please use the choice portal to apply (https://webapps.richland2.org/choice/)
Parents will be notified and can accept offers March 13-17, 2023.
CHOICE II
Please check back for dates. This typically happens during May.
Who Can Apply?
Any 5th, 6th, or 7th grade student who resides in Richland District Two who has scored Met or above on SC READY/ SC PASS. Our program is an interest based program. Parents must also be able to provide transportation for the student if he or she is not zoned for Dent.
Application Criteria:
Interview & Presentation of Item
Teacher Recommendations
Student Achievement
Group Work Activity
Writing Sample
Standardized Test Scores
Presentation of Item: Students need to bring an item that is of importance to them to the interview and explain its significance.
Interviews: Each parent or guardian will be informed of his/her child's interview and time via email. During the scheduled time, items will be presented and impromptu writing samples will be completed.
Choice 2 Interviews: You will be contacted by email from the lead teacher to set up your interview in June.
Notification of Acceptance: Parents and guardians will be notified of the student's acceptance into the program via the district's application website.