Reassignments
Provides the option to request different school other than a student's assigned home boundary school
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BCPS provides families with a variety of school choice options. Choose from District and State Scholarship options to meet your child's educational needs. Explore all that BCPS has to offer.
District Options
State Scholarship Options
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Magnet Programs
Themed in-depth areas of study that attract students outside the school boundary
Nova Schools (K-12 Campus)
Provides a central campus of four schools grades K-12
Innovative Programs
Themed areas of study for students within the school boundary
BCPS Employee Priority
Provides students of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) employees priority to attend a school based on the employee's work location
Military Priority
Provides students of United States military personnel priority to attend a school
Sibling Priority
Provides siblings of students priority to attend the same school
Heron Heights / Park Trails Elementary School Combined Area
Combined boundary choice option that assigns students living within the Heron Heights / Park Trails Elementary School combined area to Heron Heights, Park Trails, or Riverglades Elementary School
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Heron Heights Elementary School
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Park Trails Elementary School
Boundary Choice Area
Boundary option that allows students living within a specific area the choice to attend a different school other than their assigned home boundary school
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Boyd Anderson High School
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Cooper City High School
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Plantation Middle School
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Plantation High School
Career Technical Academy (CTACE) Programs
Pathways to industry driven careers, certifications, & workplace experiences for students within the school boundary
Gifted Academy
Specialized instruction for gifted students who require a personalized learning path to meet their individual needs
Collegiate Academies
Dual enrollment opportunity to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and Associate in Arts degree
Broward Virtual School
Full-time online education for grades K-12
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Hope Scholarship
State of Florida scholarship program that provides educational options to students who allege they are victims of a qualified school incident
Opportunity Scholarship
State of Florida scholarship program that provides the option to attend a higher performing school for students assigned to a state identified failing public school
Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)
State of Florida scholarship program that provides educational assistance to families of students with disabilities or students of families with limited financial resources
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FES – Unique Abilities
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FES – Educational Options
Transportation - Step Up For Students
State of Florida program that aims to help families cover the costs of transportation, ensuring that every child has access to the education they deserve, regardless of their school’s location.
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Magnet Programs
Magnet programs are themed educational experiences that attract students living outside the school boundary by offering unique opportunities for in-depth study in specific areas of interest. Visit the Applied Learning Department website to learn more.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
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Must be at least 5 years old by September of the application school year
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Must meet magnet program academic requirements
How To Apply
Applicants Not Guaranteed A Seat
School Choice is not a "first-come first-served" process – seats are awarded using a computerized random selection (lottery), based on School Board policy 6400, number of applicants, and available seats at a school
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Visit Find My Assigned School to confirm the student's assigned home boundary school
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Based on the student's assigned home boundary school, apply as follows:
unpublished To participate in a Magnet program at an assigned home boundary school
No School Choice application is required to participate in a Magnet program offered at a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Contact the school's Magnet Coordinator for information on how to participate in the program
check_circle To participate in a Magnet program at a different school other than an assigned home boundary school
A School Choice application is required to participate in a Magnet program not offered at a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Meet all application requirements
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Magnet application during an open application window
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Email the following Middle & High school required application documents to SchoolChoice@browardschools.com:
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Most recent report card
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Most recent English Language Arts & Mathematics Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) or other nationally recognized standardized test scores
Missing grades/test scores or don't meet minimum academic requirements? Request a Magnet Panel Review
Incomplete applications missing grades or test scores will not be processed
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by the Applied Learning Department and Transportation Services, based on each Magnet program transportation zone and student's address.
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school & within the Magnet program transportation zone
directions_bus Bus transportation provided
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school, but not within the Magnet program transportation zone
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
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Student lives 2 miles or less from the school & inside or outside the Magnet program transportation zone
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Reassignments
Reassignments provide the option to request a different school other than a student's assigned home boundary school, based on a computerized random selection and available space at the school.
School Choice does not assign students to private or charter schools – contact the private/charter school directly to apply
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
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Must be at least 5 years old by September of the application school year
How To Apply
Applicants Not Guaranteed A Seat
School Choice is not a "first-come first-served" process – seats are awarded using a computerized random selection (lottery), based on School Board policy 6400, number of applicants, and available seats at a school
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Visit Find My Assigned School to confirm the student's assigned home boundary school
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Based on the student's assigned home boundary school, apply as follows:
unpublished To attend an assigned home boundary school
No School Choice application is required to attend an assigned home boundary school.
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Contact the school to register the student – bring proof of residence and guardianship to complete the registration process
check_circle To attend a different school other than an assigned home boundary school
A School Choice application is required to attend a different school other than a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Meet all application requirements
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Reassignment application during an open application window
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services, based on the school boundary and student's address.
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Student lives outside the school boundary
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Military Priority
Military priority provides students of United States military personnel priority to attend a school.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
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Must be at least 5 years old by September of the application school year
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Must meet Reassignment, Magnet, or Nova application requirements
Military personnel
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Must possess legal guardianship of the student
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Must meet one military criteria
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Active duty
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Retired one year ago or less
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Medically discharged one year ago or less after a severe injury
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Deceased one year ago or less while on active duty
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How To Apply
Applicants Not Guaranteed A Seat
School Choice is not a "first-come first-served" process – seats are awarded using a computerized random selection (lottery), based on School Board policy 6400, number of applicants, and available seats at a school
Priority status does not guarantee a seat will be awarded – it only increases the chance of selection during a computerized random selection
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Meet all application requirements
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Reassignment, Magnet, or Nova application
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Indicate Military priority on the application
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Email supporting documents to SchoolChoice@browardschools.com
Military IDs & notarized letters not accepted
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Proof of legal guardianship
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Student's birth certificate – must include military personnel's name
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Filed court documents showing permanent legal custody of the student – must include military personnel's name
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Proof of military status
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Active duty orders
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Discharge papers
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Incomplete applications will not receive priority
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services, based on the application type and student's address.
Reassignment applications
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Student lives outside the school boundary
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Magnet applications
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school & within the Magnet program transportation zone
directions_bus Bus transportation provided
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school, but not within the Magnet program transportation zone
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
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Student lives 2 miles or less from the school & inside or outside the Magnet program transportation zone
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Nova applications
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school
directions_bus Bus transportation provided
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Student lives 2 miles or less from the school
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Sibling Priority
Sibling priority provides siblings of students priority to attend the same school.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
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Must be at least 5 years old by September of the application school year
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Must have the same legal guardian in common & live at the same household as the student who is currently attending the requested school and will continue attending the requested school the following school year
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Must meet Reassignment, Magnet, or Nova application requirements
How To Apply
Applicants Not Guaranteed A Seat
School Choice is not a "first-come first-served" process – seats are awarded using a computerized random selection (lottery), based on School Board policy 6400, number of applicants, and available seats at a school
Priority status does not guarantee a seat will be awarded – it only increases the chance of selection during a computerized random selection
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Meet all application requirements
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Reassignment, Magnet, or Nova application
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Indicate Sibling priority on the application
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Email supporting documents to SchoolChoice@browardschools.com upon request
Notarized letters not accepted
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Proof of legal guardianship
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Student's birth certificate – must include the same legal guardian's name as the student attending the requested school
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or
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Filed court documents showing permanent legal custody of the student – must include the same legal guardian's name as the student attending the requested school
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Incomplete applications will not receive priority
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services, based on the application type and student's address.
Reassignment applications
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Student lives outside the school boundary
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Magnet applications
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school & within the Magnet program transportation zone
directions_bus Bus transportation provided
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school, but not within the Magnet program transportation zone
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
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Student lives 2 miles or less from the school & inside or outside the Magnet program transportation zone
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Nova applications
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school
directions_bus Bus transportation provided
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Student lives 2 miles or less from the school
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
BCPS Employee Priority
BCPS employee priority provides students of permanent Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) part-time & full-time employees priority to attend a school based on the employee's work location.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
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Must be at least 5 years old by September of the application school year
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Must meet Reassignment, Magnet, or Nova application requirements
BCPS employees
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Must possess legal guardianship of the student
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Must be a permanent part-time or full-time employee
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Must meet application type requirements based on employment status
Part-time employees
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Reassignment, Magnet, & Nova applications
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Must work at the requested school
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Space must be available within the grade level requested
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Full-time employees
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Reassignment applications
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Must work within the Innovation Zone (I-Zone) of the requested school
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Magnet applications
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Must work at the requested school
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Space must be available within the grade level requested
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Nova applications
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Must work within the Innovation Zone (I-Zone) of the requested school
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Space must be available within the grade level requested
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How To Apply
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Meet all application requirements
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Reassignment, Magnet, or Nova application
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Indicate BCPS employee priority on the application
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Email supporting documents to SchoolChoice@browardschools.com upon request
Notarized letters not accepted
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Proof of legal guardianship
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Student's birth certificate – must include BCPS employee's name
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or
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Filed court documents showing permanent legal custody of the student – must include BCPS employee's name
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Proof of work location
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Official employment verification letter on BCPS letterhead
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Letter from supervisor/principal on department/school letterhead
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Incomplete applications will not receive priority
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services, based on the application type and student's address.
Reassignment applications
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Student lives outside the school boundary
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Magnet applications
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school & within the Magnet program transportation zone
directions_bus Bus transportation provided
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school, but not within the Magnet program transportation zone
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
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Student lives 2 miles or less from the school & inside or outside the Magnet program transportation zone
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Nova applications
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school
directions_bus Bus transportation provided
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Student lives 2 miles or less from the school
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Innovation Zone (I-Zone) Finder
Find your I-Zone below to see which schools qualify for BCPS employee priority.
| Work Location Name | IZone Name | School Level | Qualifying School Name |
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Work Location Name | IZone Name | School Level | Qualifying School Name |
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| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | High | Anderson, Boyd H. High |
| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Broadview Elementary |
| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Castle Hill Elementary |
| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Endeavour Primary Learning Center Elementary |
| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Larkdale Elementary |
| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Midd | Lauderdale Lakes Middle |
| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Midd High | Lauderhill 6-12 |
| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary |
| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Oriole Elementary |
| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Park Lakes Elementary |
| AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Royal Palm Elementary |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | High | Anderson, Boyd H. High |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Broadview Elementary |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Castle Hill Elementary |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Endeavour Primary Learning Center Elementary |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Larkdale Elementary |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Midd | Lauderdale Lakes Middle |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Midd High | Lauderhill 6-12 |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Oriole Elementary |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Park Lakes Elementary |
| Anderson, Boyd H. High | Anderson, Boyd Zone | Elem | Royal Palm Elementary |
| Apollo Middle | McArthur Zone | Midd | Apollo Middle |
| Apollo Middle | McArthur Zone | Elem | Boulevard Heights Elementary |
| Apollo Middle | McArthur Zone | Elem | Hollywood Park Elementary |
| Apollo Middle | McArthur Zone | High | McArthur High |
| Apollo Middle | McArthur Zone | Elem | Orange Brook Elementary |
| Apollo Middle | McArthur Zone | Elem | Pembroke Pines Elementary |
| Apollo Middle | McArthur Zone | Elem | West Hollywood Elementary |
| Arthur Ashe, Jr Campus | Dillard Zone | Elem | Broward Estates Elementary |
| Arthur Ashe, Jr Campus | Dillard Zone | Midd | Dandy, William E. Middle |
| Arthur Ashe, Jr Campus | Dillard Zone | Midd High | Dillard 6-12 |
| Arthur Ashe, Jr Campus | Dillard Zone | Elem | Dillard Elementary |
| Arthur Ashe, Jr Campus | Dillard Zone | Elem | King, Martin Luther Elementary |
| Arthur Ashe, Jr Campus | Dillard Zone | Elem | Marshall, Thurgood Elementary |
| Arthur Ashe, Jr Campus | Dillard Zone | Midd | Parkway Middle |
| Arthur Ashe, Jr Campus | Dillard Zone | Elem | Rock Island Elementary |
| Arthur Ashe, Jr Campus | Dillard Zone | Elem | Sunland Park Academy |
| Arthur Ashe, Jr Campus | Dillard Zone | Elem | Westwood Heights Elementary |
| Atlantic Technical College & High School | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Atlantic West Elementary |
| Atlantic Technical College & High School | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Coconut Creek Elementary |
| Atlantic Technical College & High School | Coconut Creek Zone | High | Coconut Creek High |
| Atlantic Technical College & High School | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Liberty Elementary |
| Atlantic Technical College & High School | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Margate Elementary |
| Atlantic Technical College & High School | Coconut Creek Zone | Midd | Margate Middle |
| Atlantic Technical College & High School | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Morrow Elementary |
| Atlantic Technical College & High School | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem Midd | North Lauderdale PK-8 |
| Atlantic Technical College & High School | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Pinewood Elementary |
| Atlantic Technical College & High School | Coconut Creek Zone | Midd | Silver Lakes Middle |
| Atlantic West Elementary | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Atlantic West Elementary |
| Atlantic West Elementary | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Coconut Creek Elementary |
| Atlantic West Elementary | Coconut Creek Zone | High | Coconut Creek High |
| Atlantic West Elementary | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Liberty Elementary |
| Atlantic West Elementary | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Margate Elementary |
| Atlantic West Elementary | Coconut Creek Zone | Midd | Margate Middle |
| Atlantic West Elementary | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Morrow Elementary |
| Atlantic West Elementary | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem Midd | North Lauderdale PK-8 |
| Atlantic West Elementary | Coconut Creek Zone | Elem | Pinewood Elementary |
| Atlantic West Elementary | Coconut Creek Zone | Midd | Silver Lakes Middle |
| Attucks Middle | Hollywood Hills Zone | Midd | Attucks Middle |
| Attucks Middle | Hollywood Hills Zone | Elem | Bethune, Mary M. Elementary |
| Attucks Middle | Hollywood Hills Zone | Elem | Davie Elementary |
| Attucks Middle | Hollywood Hills Zone | Elem | Driftwood Elementary |
| Attucks Middle | Hollywood Hills Zone | Midd | Driftwood Middle |
| Attucks Middle | Hollywood Hills Zone | High | Hollywood Hills High |
| Attucks Middle | Hollywood Hills Zone | Elem | Sheridan Hills Elementary |
| Attucks Middle | Hollywood Hills Zone | Elem | Sheridan Park Elementary |
| Attucks Middle | Hollywood Hills Zone | Elem | Stirling Elementary |
| Bair Middle | Piper Zone | Midd | Bair Middle |
| Bair Middle | Piper Zone | Elem | Banyan Elementary |
| Bair Middle | Piper Zone | Elem | Discovery Elementary |
| Bair Middle | Piper Zone | Elem | Horizon Elementary |
| Bair Middle | Piper Zone | Elem | Nob Hill Elementary |
| Bair Middle | Piper Zone | High | Piper High |
| Bair Middle | Piper Zone | Elem | Sandpiper Elementary |
| Bair Middle | Piper Zone | Elem | Village Elementary |
| Bair Middle | Piper Zone | Elem | Welleby Elementary |
| Bair Middle | Piper Zone | Midd | Westpine Middle |
| Banyan Elementary | Piper Zone | Midd | Bair Middle |
| Banyan Elementary | Piper Zone | Elem | Banyan Elementary |
| Banyan Elementary | Piper Zone | Elem | Discovery Elementary |
| Banyan Elementary | Piper Zone | Elem | Horizon Elementary |
| Banyan Elementary | Piper Zone | Elem | Nob Hill Elementary |
| Banyan Elementary | Piper Zone | High | Piper High |
| Banyan Elementary | Piper Zone | Elem | Sandpiper Elementary |
| Banyan Elementary | Piper Zone | Elem | Village Elementary |
| Banyan Elementary | Piper Zone | Elem | Welleby Elementary |
| Banyan Elementary | Piper Zone | Midd | Westpine Middle |
| Bayview Elementary | Fort Lauderdale Zone | Elem | Bayview Elementary |
| Bayview Elementary | Fort Lauderdale Zone | Elem | Bennett Elementary |
| Bayview Elementary | Fort Lauderdale Zone | High | Fort Lauderdale High |
| Bayview Elementary | Fort Lauderdale Zone | Elem | Harbordale Elementary |
| Bayview Elementary | Fort Lauderdale Zone | Elem | North Side Elementary |
| Bayview Elementary | Fort Lauderdale Zone | Midd | Sunrise Middle |
| Bayview Elementary | Fort Lauderdale Zone | Elem | Walker Elementary |
| Bayview Elementary | Fort Lauderdale Zone | Elem | Wilton Manors Elementary |
| Beachside Montessori Village | South Broward Zone | Elem | Collins Elementary |
| Beachside Montessori Village | South Broward Zone | Elem | Dania Elementary |
| Beachside Montessori Village | South Broward Zone | Elem | Hollywood Central Elementary |
| Beachside Montessori Village | South Broward Zone | Elem | Hollywood Hills Elementary |
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Nova Schools
Nova Schools are an innovative educational experience that provide high quality instruction to Kindergarten through 12th grade on one central campus.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
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Must be at least 5 years old by September of the application school year
How To Apply
Applicants Not Guaranteed A Seat
School Choice is not a "first-come first-served" process – seats are awarded using a computerized random selection (lottery), based on School Board policy 6400, number of applicants, and available seats at a school
Nova Schools (Elementary, Middle, & High) do not have an assigned home boundary area for students – attendance is based on School Choice and matriculation between Nova Schools
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Meet all application requirements
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Nova application during an open application window
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services ,based on the student's address.
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school
directions_bus Bus transportation provided
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Student lives 2 miles or less from the school
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Gifted Academy
Gifted Academy offers specialized instruction for gifted students who require a personalized learning path to meet their individual needs. Visit the Gifted & Talented website to learn more.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
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Must be at least 5 years old by September of the application school year
How To Apply
Applicants Not Guaranteed A Seat
School Choice is not a "first-come first-served" process – seats are awarded using a computerized random selection (lottery), based on School Board policy 6400, number of applicants, and available seats at a school
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Visit Find My Assigned School to confirm the student's assigned home boundary school
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Based on the student's assigned home boundary school, apply as follows:
unpublished To participate in Gifted Academy at an assigned home boundary school
No School Choice application is required to participate in Gifted Academy offered at a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Contact the school's Gifted Academy Coordinator for information on how to participate in the program
check_circle To participate in Gifted Academy at a different school other than an assigned home boundary school
A School Choice application is required to participate in Gifted Academy not offered at a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Meet all application requirements
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Contact the school's Gifted Academy Coordinator for information on how to participate in the program
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Reassignment application during an open application window
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Indicate Gifted Academy on the application
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services, based on the school boundary and student's address.
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Student lives outside the school boundary
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Innovative Programs
Innovative programs offer themed areas of study for students living within the school boundary. Visit the Applied Learning Department website to learn more.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
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Must be at least 5 years old by September of the application school year
How To Apply
Applicants Not Guaranteed A Seat
School Choice is not a "first-come first-served" process – seats are awarded using a computerized random selection (lottery), based on School Board policy 6400, number of applicants, and available seats at a school
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Visit Find My Assigned School to confirm the student's assigned home boundary school
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Based on the student's assigned home boundary school, apply as follows:
unpublished To participate in an Innovative program at an assigned home boundary school
No School Choice application is required to participate in an Innovative program offered at a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Contact the school's Innovative programs Coordinator for information on how to participate in the program
check_circle To participate in an Innovative program at a different school other than an assigned home boundary school
A School Choice application is required to participate in an Innovative program not offered at a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Meet all application requirements
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Contact the school's Innovative programs Coordinator for information on how to participate in the program
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Reassignment application during an open application window
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Indicate Curricular program on the application
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services, based on the school boundary and student's address.
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Student lives outside the school boundary
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Heron Heights / Park Trails Elementary School Combined Area
Combined boundary choice option that assigns students living within the Heron Heights / Park Trails Elementary School combined area to Heron Heights, Park Trails, or Riverglades Elementary School based on priorities and available space.
Students living within the Heron Heights / Park Trails Elementary School combined area must complete a School Choice application to attend Heron Heights, Park Trails, or Riverglades Elementary School
The boundary choice area was proposed by the Demographics & Enrollment Planning Department and adopted by the School Board of Broward County Florida on March 22, 2017. As a result, a portion of the combined Heron Heights and Park Trails Elementary School boundary is now assigned to Riverglades Elementary School to align enrollment growth with new school capacity. The entire area east of University Drive, south of Loxahatchee Road, west of State Road 7/ US 441, and north of the Sawgrass Expressway is assigned to Riverglades Elementary for the 2017/18 school year and beyond.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
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Must be at least 5 years old by September of the application school year
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Must live within the Heron Heights / Park Trails Elementary School combined area
How To Apply
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Meet all application requirements
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete an application
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For next school year, complete a Reassignment application & indicate Choice Option Area on the application
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For this school year, complete the Heron Heights / Park Trails Elementary School Combined Area Assignment form
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Check your status and email for your application results
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When awarded a seat, take your award letter to the school to register the student
Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services and the school, based on the student's address – Contact the school directly to learn more.
Boundary Choice Area
A Boundary Choice Area provides students living within a specific area the option to attend a different school other than their assigned home boundary school. Visit the Department of Demographics & Enrollment planning to learn more about school boundaries.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
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Must be at least 5 years old by September of the application school year
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Must live within the Boundary Choice Area
How To Apply
Applicants Not Guaranteed A Seat
School Choice is not a "first-come first-served" process – seats are awarded using a computerized random selection (lottery), based on School Board policy 6400, number of applicants, and available seats at a school
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Meet all application requirements
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Reassignment application during an open application window
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Indicate Choice Option Area on the application
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services, based on the school boundary and student's address.
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school
directions_bus Bus transportation provided
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Student lives less than 2 miles from the school
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
CTACE Programs
Career, Technical, Adult & Community Education (CTACE) programs provide students living within the school boundary the skills, knowledge, and training to succeed in future careers. Visit the CTACE Department website to learn more.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
How To Apply
Applicants Not Guaranteed A Seat
School Choice is not a "first-come first-served" process – seats are awarded using a computerized random selection (lottery), based on School Board policy 6400, number of applicants, and available seats at a school
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Visit Find My Assigned School to confirm the student's assigned home boundary school
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Based on the student's assigned home boundary school, apply as follows:
unpublished To participate in a CTACE program at an assigned home boundary school
No School Choice application is required to participate in a CTACE program offered at a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Contact the school's CTACE programs Coordinator for information on how to participate in the program
check_circle To participate in a CTACE program at a different school other than an assigned home boundary school
A School Choice application is required to participate in a CTACE program not offered at a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Meet all application requirements
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Contact the school's CTACE programs Coordinator for information on how to participate in the program
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Reassignment application during an open application window
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Indicate Curricular program on the application
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services, based on the school boundary and student's address.
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Student lives outside the school boundary
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Collegiate Academies
Collegiate Academies offer high school students the opportunity to dual enroll in college and simultaneously earn a high school diploma and Associate in Arts degree.
Application Requirements
Students
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Must have a Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student identification number (10-digit 06xxxxxxxx number) – visit any BCPS school to request one
How To Apply
Applicants Not Guaranteed A Seat
School Choice is not a "first-come first-served" process – seats are awarded using a computerized random selection (lottery), based on School Board policy 6400, number of applicants, and available seats at a school
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Visit Find My Assigned School to confirm the student's assigned home boundary school
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Based on the student's assigned home boundary school, apply as follows:
unpublished To participate in Collegiate Academy at an assigned home boundary school
No School Choice application is required to participate in Collegiate Academy offered at a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Contact the school's Collegiate Academy Coordinator for information on how to participate in the program
check_circle To participate in Collegiate Academy at a different school other than an assigned home boundary school
A School Choice application is required to participate in Collegiate Academy not offered at a student's assigned home boundary school.
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Meet all application requirements
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Contact the school's Collegiate Academy Coordinator for information on how to participate in the program
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Review School Choice dates – learn when to apply & expect application results
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Complete a Reassignment application during an open application window
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Indicate Curricular program on the application
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Check your status and email for your application status
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Before the application window closes, confirm your application status is "complete" & ready for processing – make changes as needed
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During the notification window, find your final application results – if awarded a seat, immediately claim & register at the school
Awarded seats not claimed & registered by the deadline will be offered to other applicants
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Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services, based on the school boundary and student's address.
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Student lives outside the school boundary
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Broward Virtual School
Broward Virtual School is a full-time enrollment online school for grades K-12. Visit the Broward Virtual School website to learn more.
Application Requirements
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Visit the Broward Virtual School full-time student eligibility website to learn about application requirements.
How To Apply
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Visit the Broward Virtual School application form website to apply.
Hope Scholarship Program
The Hope Scholarship is for students in grades kindergarten through 12 who are enrolled in a Florida public school and have been subjected to an incident of battery; harassment; hazing; bullying; kidnapping; simple battery; robbery; sexual offenses, sexual harassment, sexual assault, or sexual battery; threat or intimidation; or fighting at school to have the opportunity to transfer to another public school with capacity or to receive a scholarship to enroll in an approved private school. Incidents reported may be investigated at the district level, however, there does not have to be substantiation on the part of the district to offer a transfer to another public school with capacity or the ability for the student to move to an eligible private school on scholarship.
Click here for additional information regarding the Hope Scholarship.
How To Apply
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Report alleged qualifying incident to the school Principal/Administrator during the same school year it occurred – school will complete an investigation within 15 school days
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Obtain a signed Hope Scholarship Initial Notification Form from the school Principal/Administrator – form provided by school within 24 hours of reporting alleged qualifying incident
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Apply for a Hope Scholarship educational opportunity within 15 days
Transfer to another BCPS school
Only select schools with available space are available-
Email the complete Hope Scholarship Initial Notification form (2 pages) to SchoolChoice@browardschools.com
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The Office of School Choice will provide a BCPS Hope Scholarship Application
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Email the completed BCPS Hope Scholarship Application to SchoolChoice@browardschools.com for processing
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Opportunity Scholarship Program
The Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) is a state of Florida school choice program that provides the option to attend a higher performing public school for students assigned to a state identified failing public school.
OSP schools are identified the by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) based on the following academic performance:
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Earned a grade of "F"
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Or
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Earned a grade of "D" for three consecutive years
Visit the Florida Department of Education Opportunity Scholarship Program website to learn more.
Application Requirements
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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) student is assigned to one of the following state identified OSP schools:
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To be determined by the FLDOE
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How To Apply
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Meet all application requirements
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Contact the Office of School Choice:
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Phone: 754-321-2480
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To be determined by Broward County Public Schools, pending the identification of OSP schools by the Florida Department of Education.
Transportation
Bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services, based on the school boundary and student's address.
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Student lives outside the school boundary
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Family Empowerment Scholarship Program
The Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) program is a state of Florida school choice program that provides the following educational opportunities to families of students with disabilities or students of families with limited financial resources:
FES – Unique Abilities (formerly McKay Scholarship)
Provides families of students with disabilities with the following options:
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Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) option
Provides the option to attend another BCPS public school
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Private school / education savings account (ESA) option
Provides funding for private school & approved educational expenses, deposited to a government-authorized education savings account (ESA)
FES – Educational Options
Provides students of families with limited financial resources with the following options:
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Private school scholarship option
Provides funding to attend a participating private school
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Transportation scholarship option
Provides funding to attend a different public school, other than the students assigned home boundary school
On March 27, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis
signed into law House Bill (HB) 1, which expands available school choice options
for all students in Florida. As of the 2023-24 school year, the bill eliminates
financial eligibility restrictions and the current enrollment cap for the Family
Empowerment Scholarship Educational Options. HB 1 also increases the annual
scholarship cap growth for the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with
Unique Abilities from one percent to three percent annually to address high
demand and wait lists.
Visit the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Family Empowerment Scholarship Program website to learn more.
Application Requirements
FES – Unique Abilities
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Student is a Florida resident
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Student is 3 or 4 years old or eligible to enroll in a Florida public school grades K-12
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Student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or has a diagnosis of a disability from a licensed physician or psychologist
Visit the FLDOE Family Empower Scholarship Unique Abilities FAQs website to learn more.
FES – Educational Options
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Student is a Florida resident
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Student is eligible to enroll in a Florida public school grades K-12
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Priority given to students whose household income level does not exceed 185% of the federal poverty level or is in foster care or out-of-home care, then to students whose household income level exceeds 185% of the federal poverty level, but does not exceed 400%.
Visit the FLDOE Family Empower Scholarship Education Options FAQs website to learn more.
How To Apply
FES – Unique Abilities
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Meet all FES – Unique Abilities application requirements
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Select an FES – Unique Abilities option
BCPS public school option
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Contact the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) department to apply
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Phone: 754-321-3400 (option 2)
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Email: fes-ua@browardschools.com
Include the following student information:
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Student's full name (legal first & last name)
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Student's date of birth
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Student's BCPS number – 06xxxxxxxx (10 digits)
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Private school / education savings account (ESA) option
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Find an eligible non-profit scholarship funding organization (SFO) to apply – SFOs determine student eligibility & issue scholarship funds
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Complete an application through an eligible SFO
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Visit the FLDOE Family Empower Scholarship Unique Abilities FAQs website to learn more.
FES – Educational Options
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Meet all FES – Educational Options application requirements
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Select an FES – Education option
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Private school scholarship
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Transportation scholarship
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Find an eligible non-profit scholarship funding organization (SFO) to apply – SFOs determine student eligibility & issue scholarship funds
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Complete an application through an eligible SFO
Visit the FLDOE Family Empower Scholarship Education Options FAQs website to learn more.
Transportation
FES – Unique Abilities BCPS bus transportation is determined by Transportation Services and the Exceptional Student Education department, based on the student's address.
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Student lives more than 2 miles from the school
directions_bus Bus transportation provided
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Student lives 2 miles or less from the school
no_transfer No bus transportation provided
Apply for Opportunity Scholarship
Contact the Office of School Choice at 754-321-2480 to apply.
To be determined by Broward County Public Schools, pending the identification of OSP schools by the Florida Department of Education.
Hope Scholarship BCPS School Transfer
Only select schools with available space are
available
To apply for the Hope Scholarship BCPS school transfer option, do the following:
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Email the complete Hope Scholarship Initial Notification form (2 pages) to SchoolChoice@browardschools.com
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The Office of School Choice will send you a BCPS Hope Scholarship Application within 5 business days
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Email the completed BCPS Hope Scholarship Application to SchoolChoice@browardschools.com.
Apply for FES – UA BCPS School
To apply for the Family Empowerment Scholarship – Unique Abilities BCPS school option, contact the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) department:
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Phone: 754-321-3400 (option 2)
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Email: fes-ua@browardschools.com
Include the following student information:
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Student's full name (legal first & last name)
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Student's date of birth
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Student's BCPS number – 06xxxxxxxx (10 digits)
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Transportation - Step Up For Students
A Transportation Stipend is now available through Step Up for Students, for Florida students (kindergarten - 8th grade) attending any non-virtual public school outside of their assigned school zone. This program aims to help families cover the costs of transportation, ensuring that every child has access to the education they deserve, regardless of their school’s location.
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Available to all K-8 students in Florida attending a non-virtual public school outside of their assigned school zone.
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No household income requirements — this stipend is available to all eligible families.
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Students who previously received a Transportation Scholarship during the 2023-2024 school year will be given preference in stipend allocation.
For more information, visit Step Up For Students Transportation Scholarships
