The courses in this program provide students with instruction in the evolution and principles of scientific visualization, including various tools and techniques used in different industries to retrieve, render, and display two- and three-dimensional representations of scientific and other forms of data. Students take the Dreamweaver Industry Certification assessment in this program.

The International Business program, including Accounting and International Business Systems, gives students a solid introduction to entrepreneurship, business, and accounting principles, as well as regulations both here in the U.S. and around the world. Students develop the appreciation, knowledge, and skills necessary to thrive in a global marketplace. Students take the Quickbooks Industry Certification assessment within this program.

Technology does not remain static for long, and so is the case with media production. Instead of TV analog cameras, long cables, and antennas, students today are learning with computers, mobile studios, photography, and the internet. The Pompano Beach High Digital Video Production program provides students with an introduction to the digital video production process, where students learn fundamental skills of shooting and editing video, recording sound, lighting a TV studio, all on a multimedia platform including photography, social media, and newscasts. Students not only work on in-house projects, but take leadership roles in the community and professional industry. Students learn to use Adobe premier Pro CC in post-production editing, and when finished with the three-year track, have an opportunity to sit for industry certification in that program. Students finishing this track leave PBHS with the ability to confidently step into the television industry, start their own business, or pursue a post-secondary degree at top schools in the field.

Computer programming skills are becoming ever more important in today’s connected world. At Pompano Beach High School students start with an exploration into Computer Science, which explores fundamental topics including problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, data structures, algorithms, analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The second and third courses in this program are Advanced Placement Computer Science and Advanced Placement Computing Principles which allow students to pursue college-level studies with the potential of earning college credit. In these classes students are introduced to topics such as programming, compression and encryption, creativity, big data, cyber security, problem solving, organizing and processing large sets of data, and analysis of the social and ethical implications of computing

No, Magnet Programs are free to students.

No, you will need to complete an application to enroll your child in the Broward County Magnet Programs. Placement in a Magnet Program will be based on space availability, along with academic/talent criteria at the secondary level.

A BCPS student number can be obtained by contacting any Broward County public school. School information can be found at the School Information and Resources webpage.  If a school is unable to assist you, please Contact the School Choice Office for assistance.

Pompano Beach High School (PBHS) does not have a boundary like other comprehensive high schools in Broward County, therefore, no middle schools feed automatically into PBHS. All students must complete the magnet application process in order to attend.

However, if your child is in a Magnet Program which is the same theme offered by PBHS, and meets the academic criteria, he/she will be given priority placement in filling the available seats. There is no automatic transfer. Currently there are two middle school magnet programs which receive priority status into Pompano Beach High School: the International Language magnet at Crystal Lake Middle School and the Information Technology magnet located at Pompano Beach Middle School.

No. However, if your child is in a Magnet Program and applies to a secondary magnet program in the same theme by the deadline date, and meets the academic criteria, he/she will be given priority placement in filling the available seats. If a student chooses a different theme, priority placement WILL NOT be given. There is no automatic transfer. Currently there are two middle school magnet programs which receive priority status into Pompano Beach High School: the International Language magnet at Crystal Lake Middle School and the Information Technology magnet located at Pompano Beach Middle School.

• A minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA in Science Social, Studies, Math and Language Arts.
• Most recent FSA scores at or above level 3 in Reading and Math. If FSA scores are not available, applicants must provide nationally recognized standardized test scores in reading and mathematics: score 50% or greater.

The application period for Magnet programs in Broward County opens during the first week of December and the deadline is usually some time in the first week of February and there is another application period in May. Applications are available online at www.browardschools.com/schoolchoice.  An application is required for each student that is applying.

A random computerized selection process is conducted to assign available seats to PBHS. The vast majority of incoming students each year are in the ninth grade, however, depending on student enrollment, additional seats may be requested for lottery draw for grades 10 and 11.

If an applicant is a sibling of a student who is currently attending, and will continue to attend PBHS during the next school year, they will be given priority for a seat if available. If there are more sibling applicants vs. seats available, a random computerized selection process will be conducted to award sibling seats and create a sibling wait-pool.

A sibling is a biological, adopted, foster, half, or step brother/sister who shares the same parent/legal guardian as a student that is currently attending PBHS and will continue to attend PBHS for the following school year.

No, magnet programs are by application only and do not provide a priority for employees throughout the district.

No. You can only have one magnet school application active at a time. However, there are more School Choice Options, for more information, click here or call the Demographics and Student Assignments Office at 754-321-2480.

Please submit your required documents to the Office of School Choice using one of the following methods:

• By Email

  Scan and then email the required documents to schoolchoice@browardschools.com.

• By Fax

  Fax the required documents to 754-321-2489.

If FSA scores are not available, applicants must provide nationally recognized standardized test scores or email schoolchoice@browardschools.com to request a magnet panel review for magnet program eligibility.

Yes. Tracking your child’s status or making changes to your child’s application is fast and simple. Just log on to Parent View, then enter your confirmation number and the student identification number for your child. Changes to the application will be accepted until the deadline date.

After the application deadline, parents will receive written notification from the Demographics & Student Assignments Office regarding the status of the application. The letters will be sent to the address on your child's school record and should arrive during the month of March. If your child was chosen to attend PBHS, you will receive an email and/or a phone call from someone at PBHS with the day and time that you are to report to register for classes. If you do not hear from PBHS with a date to register, contact the school at:754-322-2000. If your child is not accepted this year, you must reapply next year.

Contact the Demographics and Student Assignments Office at 754-321-2480 to request that your child be considered for a second Magnet School. You can only apply for ONE magnet program at a time.

No, once your child is selected he/she may continue to attend PBHS until they graduate high school.

No. You must register your child before he or she can attend PBHS and there is a deadline for registration. Therefore, if you cannot make the initial registration, please call the school and schedule a time to come in to register your child to guarantee a spot in the program.

Yes, transportation is provided at no cost by The Broward County School District to and from Pompano Beach High School for Magnet students who reside more than 2 miles from the school and who live north of Sunrise Boulevard.

The transportation schedule is mailed to eligible parents the week prior to the first day of school. Other Questions? If you have additional questions you would like to ask, please contact the department of Innovative Programs (754) 321-2480.

If your child is not selected in the initial lottery draw, he/she will be placed in the PBHS wait pool. We encourage that students stay in the wait pool through the spring and summer because PBHS loses students every year during the summer due to various reasons, and there will be additional pulls from the lottery, please click here for a list of dates. Students have until the tenth (10^th) day of the new school year to enroll into a magnet program.