Lottery & Registration

The mission of Alliance Academy for Innovation is to provide pathways for students to own their future in college, career, and life.  At Alliance Academy, a student will discover a school that fosters the development of a life-long learner through unique, exciting, and innovative career-interest themed academies.  Courses are relevant, meaningful, and applicable within each academy.  Through collaboration with business, industry, higher education, and Forsyth County Schools, experiences at Alliance Academy allow graduates to compete globally and have endless possibilities.

The student who has demonstrated successful past academic performance, has satisfactory attendance, is highly motivated, and has acquired good time management skills will be successful at Alliance Academy.  A successful Alliance Academy student possesses the following characteristics. 

• Self-motivated and family-supported
• Has a desire to be challenged intellectually and academically
• Technologically literate
• Is open to new ideas and thrives in an innovative learning environment
• Has a desire to participate in school and community activities, including CTSOs
• Has a desire to participate in Work-Based Learning, Honors Mentorship, Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment courses.

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Dates and Times

• Option 1: Thursday, October 29th, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

• Option 2: Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

• Note: Information sessions will be available at 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM. Both sessions will deliver the exact same information.

What to Expect

• Learn about our unique CTAE Pathways

• See our  CTAE labs

• Attend a presentation by Alliance administrators

Application Information

• Applications are open from October 5th through November 13th

• Application assistance will be available at each session

• Please wait to apply until after you have visited our school

• Students are selected through a lottery process (this is not a first-come, first-served system)

• Questions?  If you have a question that is not answered here, please call the school at 470-695-7823 x572101

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Lottery Procedures 2027-2028AAI Out of District Application Available: October 5, 2026 – November 13, 2026

Qualifications to attend Alliance Academy for Innovation:

• Student and parent/legal guardian currently reside in Forsyth County
• Students must be fully enrolled in Forsyth County Schools (FCS) to submit an Out of District (OOD) request. From Monday, October 5th through Friday, November 13th, the registration office will process rising 9th-grade enrollments for the 2027–2028 school year for Forsyth County residents currently attending private school or homeschooling.
• Parents who wish to enroll an incoming student for the 2027–2028 school year from a private school or homeschool must complete the registration process and schedule an appointment from the link provided.

New Student Registration

• Please be sure you are completing the application for the 2027-2028 school year.

Grades, attendance, and behavior will be reviewed for each applicant. The following may disqualify a student from attending Alliance Academy for Innovation:

• Failing course average
• Excessive unexcused absences
• Major violation(s) of the FCS Code of Conduct

FCS employees’ children and siblings of current AAI students in grades 9-11 will be given priority and notified of their status via email prior to November 20, 2026.

Lottery

AAI accepts all qualified, eligible students as chosen by random lottery and availability of pathway(s) requested. All applicants will receive email notification of an assigned lottery number upon completion of the application to attend Alliance Academy as an Out-of-District student for the 2027-28 school year. A list of lottery numbers and the pathway awarded will be posted to the AAI website by 4:00 PM on November 20th, 2026. Students not selected through the lottery will be placed on a waitlist and may be considered for enrollment at a later date based on pathway availability.

Pathway Choice

IMPORTANT: Applicants are NOT entered into the lottery on a first-come, first-served basis.  All applications that are received by Nov. 13, 2026, will be entered into the lottery with no preference given to when the application was submitted.

As part of the application, students will be able to indicate two pathway choices. Students who select two pathways will be awarded either pathway based on availability and place in the lottery. Students not interested in being considered for a second pathway should choose that option on the application. Only one of the two chosen pathways is guaranteed for accepted students. Once awarded the chosen pathway, students will not be able to change to a different pathway. We recommend that students and parents visit Alliance Academy on one of our Experience Alliances nights (10/24 and 11/4) before choosing the pathways.

NOTE: Students in the Financial Technology pathway must choose either International Business or Legal Services (Law) as their second pathway. In 9th grade the student will start either the international business or law pathway, and then move onto the Fin Tech pathway in 10th grade. 

Student Schedules: Alliance Academy for Innovation is committed to a collaborative learning environment focusing on career pathways and cross-curricular connections, which is best accomplished through face-to-face instruction. Therefore, during the school day, online course options at Alliance Academy are limited and must be approved by administration. In accordance with GA Code § 20-2-319.1, students interested in pursuing online courses can do so by enrolling at their districted high school.

Alliance Academy for Innovation Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get more information about Alliance?

Families can attend a presentation to learn about the many programs offered at our high schools called Pathway Motiv8. We also host two Information Nights at Alliance for prospective students and their families to come and learn more about our school and our pathways. At each of these events you will receive information about Alliance and have an opportunity to ask questions.  If you still have questions, please call our school at 470-695-7823 x572101.

What students are zoned for Alliance Academy?

Alliance Academy serves all of Forsyth County GA. Any 8th grader that is a resident of Forsyth County and enrolled in a Forsyth County middle school at the time of application may apply in the fall of 8th grade year to attend Alliance.  See below if your student is currently attending a private school or home school.

How are students chosen for admittance to Alliance?

Students are chosen by a lottery held each November. Any student who wants to attend Alliance must apply via the Out of District Request form open each October-November. Application windows vary each year and will be publicized on the Alliance Academy website and on social media. Once a student applies, their academic, behavior and attendance records are reviewed. Any student who is in good standing academically and has not demonstrated excessive unexcused absences or major violations of the FCS Code of Conduct will be entered into the lottery. See the tab titled, Lottery Procedures, for more information.

My student attends private/home school. Can they apply to Alliance?

Students must be fully enrolled in Forsyth County Schools (FCS) to submit an Out of District (OOD) request. From Monday, October 5th through Friday, November 13th, the registration office will process rising 9th-grade enrollments for the 2027–2028 school year for Forsyth County residents currently attending private school or homeschooling.

Parents who wish to enroll an incoming student for the 2027–2028 school year from a private school or homeschool must complete the registration process and schedule an appointment from the link provided. Please be sure you are completing the application for the 2027-2028 school year.

New Student Registration

How many students are accepted to Alliance?

We accept approximately 350 freshmen each year, depending on pathway availability.

What pathways are available at Alliance?

Check the AAI website for current pathway options. Students will be able to select up to two pathway options during the application process. After the lottery, students will be notified of which pathway they will begin in the freshman year. Most AAI students complete at least two pathways by beginning a second pathway in the sophomore year.  We recommend that you visit Alliance Academy on one of our Experience Alliance nights (see the Important Dates tab) to visit our pathway labs, staff and students before submitting the application with the two pathway choices.

What if I don’t get accepted to Alliance in The Lottery? 

Students who are not accepted in the lottery in November are placed on a waiting list. If a spot opens in the desired pathway(s) we will contact the student’s family, and they will be added to the acceptance list. 

What if I don’t like my pathway and want to change it?

AAI students are expected to finish the pathway they are awarded in the freshman year. Each pathway has three courses, so most students can finish at least two pathways while at Alliance.

Does Alliance have clubs and organizations? what about sports and other extracurricular activities?

Students at AAI can join many clubs, honor societies and organizations, and we have very active CTSO chapters (DECA, TSA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, First Robotics, FBLA). Check the AAI website for a list of current clubs. Our students compete and gain awards and leadership skills through the CTSOs and organizations. Students who want to participate in GSHA sports may do so at their districted high school (except e-sports and literary which are offered at Alliance).

Can students take online courses during the summer and school year?

Alliance Academy for Innovation is committed to a collaborative learning environment focusing on career pathways and cross-curricular connections, which is best accomplished through face-to-face instruction. Therefore, during the school day, online course options at Alliance Academy are limited and must be approved by administration. In accordance with GA Code § 20-2-319.1, students interested in pursuing online courses can do so by enrolling at their districted high school.

All Forsyth County students have the option of taking ONE online course (self-pay) each semester and one online course in the summer. If a student takes a course in the summer and submits the transcript with a passing grade, they will be placed in the next level course. We strongly encourage students to engage in learning experiences outside of the classroom during the summers, i.e., travel, work, volunteering, internships, camps, etc.

Does Alliance offer AP courses and Dual Enrollment?

AAI offers 24 AP courses and many of our students enroll in Dual Enrollment as well. Most of our elective courses are related to our pathway courses. Check the course offerings for up to date course availability.

Can students do internships?

Juniors and Seniors can apply for Work Based Learning where students earn credits for both paid and unpaid internships.

What about taking Health and Personal Fitness before 9th grade? Is that recommended?

Rising 9th graders who take Health and Personal Fitness in the summer will be placed in a second pathway introductory course, as available. We recommend that 9th graders take Health and Personal Fitness here during freshman year as it gives those students an opportunity to meet other freshmen and make new friends.

How do students get to Alliance?

Students may ride their neighborhood bus to their districted high school, and then take the bus to Alliance. At the end of the school day students are bused back to the districted high school and then home. Students may also be dropped off at Alliance and student drivers may purchase a parking pass to park on campus.

Important dates for Registration

• Pathway Motiv8 Oct. 12, 2026, 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM at FoCAL Center
• Experience Alliance Nights Oct. 29, 2026, and Nov. 4, 2026
• Out of District Application window
  • Oct. 5 – Nov. 13, 2026
    • The application will be available on the FCS website and the AAI website. 
    • This form is used for all Out of District Requests. When you select Alliance Academy as your choice you will be prompted to enter your pathway choice(s)