Hamilton County Schools Announces New School Options and Timeline
Posted on 12/18/2018
Future Ready OptionsEvery student has different interests, hopes, and dreams and must have access to opportunities that best open doors to exciting pathways to possibilities for their future. Hamilton County Schools provides educational opportunities in local communities and beyond neighborhood zoned schools to ignite the passion for learning in each child.

For the 2019-2020 school year, Hamilton County Schools is opening enrollment to a select group of schools, “My Future Schools,” to which students across the district will be eligible to apply. Opening enrollment to these schools will provide students with a diverse range of options outside of their neighborhood zoned school. These schools will be in addition to the 15 magnet schools that were previously open to all students.

“Choosing a child’s school is one of the most important life decisions for a parent,” said Dr. Bryan Johnson, Superintendent of Hamilton County Schools. “Whether a student has dreams of being a dancer on Broadway, an engineer designing alternative energy transportation of the future, or learning the skills needed for an exciting career in medicine, Hamilton County Schools provides opportunities and options to open doors to the vast possibilities available for your child to find success.”
There are four categories of schools students are eligible to apply for outside of their zoned school: Magnet Schools, Future Ready Institutes, Early College, and Open Enrollment Schools.

Magnet Schools

Our Future Ready Institutes:


Early College

Open Enrollment Schools

Over the next several months, Hamilton County Schools will provide several opportunities for families to visit and learn more about these school options. See the timeline below for more information.

January 2019

  • Jan. 14 - Magnet Schools Fair
  • Jan. 15, 16, 22, 23 - Magnet Schools Open House Events at the schools
  • Jan. 31 - Magnet Schools applications close

February 2019

  • Feb. 1 - Applications for Future Ready Institutes, Early College and Open Enrollment Schools open
  • Feb. 23 - Magnet Schools placements announced
  • Feb. 19 - My Future Schools Fair for Future Ready Institutes, Early College and Open Enrollment Schools
  • Dates TBD - Open House for Future Ready Institutes, Early College and Open Enrollment Schools

March 2019

  • March 15 - Applications for Special Programs and Open Enrollment Schools close

April 2019

April 1 - Special Programs and Open Enrollment Schools placements announced
April 1 - Hardship Applications open

Magnet School applications are currently open and will close on Jan. 31, 2019. Families can apply for magnet schools here. Applications for Future Ready Institutes, Early College and Open Enrollment Schools will open on Feb. 1, 2019.

Check out My Future Ready FAQs >>

More details about the timeline and events will be shared as it is available.