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9 9EDUCATE %u00b7 AFFIRM %u00b7 INSPIRELate Applications If you missed the on-time deadline, a late application window will be available for students who have not yet submitted a Choice application for the 2027-2028 school year. The specific dates for this window wcan be found on p. 2 and will be posted on mypbchoiceapp.com. Late applications are not included in the initial lottery. Once submitted, each late application is reviewed for program eligibility. All eligible late applicants are then placed in the waitpool for their selected program(s). They will only be considered for an assignment after all on-time applicants in the waitpool have been accommodated. For programs requiring an audition, language assessment, or other special eligibility criteria, late applicants will only be invited to test or audition under very limited circumstances. This will only occur if the waitpool of all eligible on-time applicants has been exhausted, and there are still open seats in the program.LATE APPLICATIONSNewly Arriving Palm Beach County FamiliesWe understand that moving is a complex process, but it is critical to note that the application windows for our highly selective Choice Programs are strictly enforced for all applicants. This policy is in place for several operational reasons: %u00b7 Seat Availability: Choice Programs have limited capacity. All available seats are typically filled via a random lottery process based on applications received by the on-time application date.%u00b7 Audition Scheduling & Revie Audition programs require substantial time for staff to schedule, conduct, and evaluate performances or portfolios. Adding applications after the official deadline disrupts the assesment timeline.%u00b7 Administrative Processing: The logistics of processing thousands of applications and coordinating the assignment lottery require a fixed submission timeline.What This Means For YouIf you moved to Palm Beach County after the application deadlines, your student should be registered in their assigned public school based on your new residential address.You may still be able to pursue a transfer to a different school through Controlled Open Enrollment. Visit mypbchoiceapp.com to learn more about this process including deadlines and available schools. We encourage you to visit the District's Choice website and prepare well in advance of the application windows for the following school year.Key ConsiderationsAccepting a seat in a Choice program means agreeing to the following conditions for the entire school year:%u00b7 Full-Time Participation: Choice program students must participate on a full-time basis. If a student wishes to enroll in programs like Early Admission, or full-time Virtual School that prevent them from completing their required Choice coursework, they must exit the Choice program and return to their zoned school.%u00b7 No Program Changes: Once assigned to a program through the lottery, a student may not %u201cswitch%u201d to a different Choice program at that same school without applying to that program.%u00b7 Maintain Residency: If your family moves and the change of address impacts your school boundary or county residency, this may affect your child's continued placement in the program.%u00b7 Keep Your Address Updated: If your address changes after you apply, you must update it immediately. Failure to do so may result in your application becoming ineligible or a future seat assignment being revoked. %u00b7 Policy Updates: Please be aware that School Board policies and Choice Department procedures may amend program contracts.