Innovative High School Program Information for 8th Grade Students

Johnston County Public Schools offers several high school options for students other than the traditional high school setting. These high schools/programs include smaller class sizes and support for students who are interested in pursuing specific careers or desire more rigorous curriculum/college level classes. Several of these opportunities are in collaboration with Johnston Community College, one involves a partnership with the University of Mount Olive, and one program involves a partnership with Johnston Community College and NC State.  We are proud to offer these unique settings to allow students to pursue their goals during high school.

Students will have a virtual presentation on December 9th.  Below is a time line for application process:

Here is a general timeline for the application process for these Innovative Programs:

• December 1 Online Application Opens
• December 2 and 9 Middle School Visits (Virtual on Remote Learning Days)
• January 28 and February 4 Family Information Nights (Virtual Program Open House)
• February 15 Deadline for Applications
• March 1 Current Program Students Renew Reassignment (by April 1)
• March 8-19 Student Interviews
• April 12 Student Notifications of Acceptance to Program(s)
• April 23 Student Decisions Deadline

Please contact the 8th grade counselor, Melissa Lee, if you have any questions.  

Link to Apply for Innovative Programs

South Johnston High School has created a registration website for rising 9th grade students.  Students have received information regarding SJHS registration.  Please email Melissa Lee, school counselor, if you have any questions.  Please click on the link below to access the registration website.  

SJHS Registration Website

West Johnston High School Registration Information

Information has been shared for rising 9th grade West Johnston High School Registration.  The virtual information night is February 11th at 6:30pm.  This will be a virtual event and the Google Meets code is included in the flyer.  Please email Melissa Lee, 8th grade school counselor, to receive the flyer with the code or if you have any questions.   

WJHS - Registraation will be from February 11th - February 28th.  Students have received information about registering for classes. 

Please visit regularly for updated information regarding scholarship opportunities. 

Please email Alexia Flythe, Benson School Counselor if you have any questions: alexiaflythe@johnston.k12.nc.us