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CHOICE AND CAREER ACADEMY PROGRAMS

About Choice Programs Application Deadlines for SY 2022–2023
To learn more about the Choice programs available in Palm Beach December 10, 2021*: 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)
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)
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,
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 Arts programs (Dance,
· For detailed information regarding the Choice process, visit Music—Band, Music—Vocal, and Theatre)
palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms
January 28, 2022*: Application deadline for all Choice programs
Choice and Career Academy Programs other than the Arts programs listed above. Late applications will
Families with students entering Pre–Kindergarten through Grade be accepted after January 28, 2022; however, they will not be
12 have the opportunity to choose from an array of theme–based included in the March 2022 Choice lottery and will be entered
curricula offerings at the elementary, middle, and high school after all applicants in the wait pool have been assigned.
levels that provide innovative and rigorous academic instruction by
specially trained teachers. Students may apply for one or two Choice *The Choice application deadline date(s) may be subject to change as
or Career Academy programs with available space. Selection for a result of unforeseen conditions including, but not limited to: District/
placement is made in the spring of each year via a lottery process. school closings, delay in school district daily operations, changes in
Transportation is provided only for designated transportation zones. school calendar, holidays, testing, etc. Updated deadline dates will be
These programs provide students with a pathway to postsecondary published.
education and careers.
Application Options for Choice and
Choice Programs In–House Programs
Choice programs include the K–12 Arts continuum, K–12 International
Baccalaureate continuum, K–12 Dual Language continuum, In-House Programs
elementary and secondary Cambridge Academy programs, STEM Programs designated as "In–House" are available only to students
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs at all who are zoned to attend the school with that program. Applications
levels, elementary Montessori, STEAM (STEM + Arts), Environmental to In–House programs are highly encouraged because they increase
and Animal Science, and Health and Wellness programs. the probability of student assignment to the program. Students who
are assigned to an in-house program may not continue if they move
Career Academy Programs—Preparation for out of the attendance zone.
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 mycareershines.org and utilize the regardless of attendance zone. If the student is applying for a Choice
interest inventories available. My CareerShines is a free career and program that is offered at his/her zoned school, the zoned school
education planning tool that will assist your student in choosing an program may be listed as the first choice. Students who are assigned
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.
Diversity of Programs
Targeted Industries All school–aged students are eligible to apply for a Choice program.
The Palm Beach County School District is preparing students for ESE, ELL and 504 students are encouraged to apply to a Choice
careers in a variety of targeted sectors as aligned with the county's program. If assigned to the school, an ESE team will convene to
economic development and workforce needs. As your student plans
their career path, they may wish to consider programs in targeted ensure the student’s needs can be supported at the assigned school.
industries such as Aviation/Aerospace/Engineering, Information
Technology/Telecommunications, and Healthcare. All of these areas
offer a multitude of career opportunities for high–skill, high–wage
employment.

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