What is S.T.E.A.M.?
S.T.E.A.M. is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

Where is the application available?
The application is available at https://ia.rcstn.net.

Who can apply?
Upcoming 6th - 9th graders for the 2027 - 2028 school year. All applicants must be residents of Robertson County at the time of application.

When is the application due?
All applications must be submitted electronically by 3:00 p.m. on November 30, 2026.

How will I find out if my child is accepted?
Parents will receive email notification of their child’s status. Lottery results will be posted on our website on January 8, 2027.

If my child is accepted into the program, when do we have to make a commitment?

You must submit a parent/scholar commitment by 3:00 p.m. on January 29, 2027.

What are the eligibility requirements?
Report card grades, assessment data, and teacher recommendations for all applicants will be reviewed to complete the qualification process.

Will there be a lottery?
If the number of qualified scholar applications exceeds available seats for a given grade level there will be a lottery to award placements. The lottery will be conducted using a digital random selection process.
 

Can my child participate in athletics?
Yes, more information on TSSAA guidelines is available at https://ia.rcstn.net.
 

Is transportation provided?
Yes, the district does offer transportation to Innovation Academy.
 

Will there be an informational parent meeting?
Yes, two informational meetings will be offered at the Innovation Academy. Parents may attend on November 4, 2026, or November 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
 

Are homeschool and private school scholars eligible to apply?
Yes, upcoming 6th - 9th grade homeschool and/or private school scholars are eligible to apply. Any student not enrolled in Robertson County Schools at the time of application will need to provide a current report card and is required to come in person to take an assessment. The assessment will be offered on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 9a.m. and Monday, November 16, 2026, at 5p.m. at Innovation Academy.