Currently, the school also has a traditional program for students zoned to attend the school, but not in the magnet program. The traditional and magnet programs at the school serve grades 5 and 6. The Arts Academy opened in August 2000 incorporating fine arts into all subjects and adding daily Spanish lessons. The school system plans to expand the number of grades offered at Thurman Francis as space becomes available. The school is located on Todd Lane in Smyrna.
Applications are available at both schools and the school system s central office.