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CHOICE AND CAREER ACADEMY PROGRAMS

About Choice Programs Application Deadlines for SY 2021–2022
To learn more about the Choice programs available in Palm Beach December 18, 2020*: Application deadline if either of the two
County: choices is one of the following Arts schools:
· Visit the Department of Choice and Career Options website at · Bak Middle School of the Arts (all programs)
www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms · The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach—Music—Band
· Explore the Choice options and submit your application at and Music—Orchestral Strings (grades 6–8)
www.mypbchoiceapp.com · A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts (all programs)
· Explore all programs at the annual Showcase of Schools at · Boynton Beach Community High School Arts programs (Dance,
www.palmbeachschools.org/showcase Digital Media, Music—Band, Music—Vocal, Theatre, and Visual
· View school websites and attend their Open House Arts)
· Email questions to choicequestions@palmbeachschools.org · West Boca Raton Community High School—Performing Arts
· For detailed information regarding the Choice process, visit
www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms January 29, 2021*: Application deadline for all Choice programs
other than the Arts programs listed above. Late applications will
Choice and Career Academy Programs be accepted after January 29, 2021; however, they will not be
Families with students entering Pre–Kindergarten through Grade included in the March 2021 Choice lottery and will be entered
12 have the opportunity to choose from an array of theme–based after all applicants in the wait pool have been assigned.
curricula offerings at the elementary, middle, and high school
levels that provide innovative and rigorous academic instruction by *The Choice application deadline date(s) may be subject to change as
specially trained teachers. Students may apply for one or two Choice a result of unforeseen conditions including, but not limited to: District/
or Career Academy programs with available space. Selection for school closings, delay in school district daily operations, changes in
placement is made in the spring of each year via a lottery process. school calendar, holidays, testing, etc. Updated deadline dates will be
Transportation is provided only for designated transportation zones. published.
These programs provide students with a pathway to postsecondary
education and careers. Application Options for Choice and
In–House Programs
Choice Programs
Choice programs include the K–12 Arts continuum, K–12 International In-House Programs
Baccalaureate continuum, K–12 Dual Language continuum, Programs designated as "In–House" are available only to students
elementary and secondary Cambridge Academy programs, STEM who are zoned to attend the school with that program. Applications
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs at all to In–House programs are highly encouraged because they increase
levels, elementary Montessori, STEAM (STEM + Arts), Environmental the probability of student assignment to the program. Students who
and Animal Science, and Health and Wellness programs. are assigned to an in-house program may not continue if they move
out of the attendance zone.
Career Academy Programs—Preparation for
Targeted Industries Choice Programs
As you work with your child on making the best educational choices Programs designated as "Choice" are available to all students,
and career planning, please visit www.mycareershines.org and utilize regardless of attendance zone. If the student is applying for a Choice
the interest inventories available. My CareerShines is a free career program that is offered at his/her zoned school, the zoned school
and education planning tool that will assist your student in choosing program may be listed as the first choice. Students who are assigned
an educational pathway that aligns with their career of choice. Please to a Choice program as an in-boundary student may not continue if
have your student log on and take advantage of the services that they move out of the attendance zone.
MyCareerShines has available for them.
Targeted Industries
The Palm Beach County School District is preparing students for
careers in a variety of targeted sectors as aligned with the county's
economic development and workforce needs. As your student plans
their career path, they may wish to consider programs in targeted
industries such as Aviation/Aerospace/Engineering, Information
Technology/Telecommunications, and Healthcare. All of these areas
offer a multitude of career opportunity for high–skill, high–wage
employment.

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