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10 EDUCATE %u00b7 AFFIRM %u00b7 INSPIREPROGRAM CONTINUATIONProgram ContinuationStudents assigned to a Choice Program do not need to reapply annually unless they are transitioning from elementary to middle school, or middle to high school. Failure to comply with the terms of the signed Choice Program Contract or agreed-upon program expectations can affect a student's continued participation in the program. Students who do not meet the academic, attendance, or conduct standards may be placed on probation. Continued issues, particularly significant disciplinary referrals, can lead to the student being exited from the program. In most cases, students are exited from a program at the end of a marking period. However, a student may be removed immediately if the situation involves a serious offense (defined as a Discipline Level 3 or 4), or upon the recommendation of a school-based committee if the probationary contract terms are not being met. Program Continuation after a Change of AddressOnce a student is assigned to a program, they must continue to meet all residency requirements. Moving to a new address can impact your child's continuation in their program. %u00b7 In-House Programs (For Zoned Students Only): In-house programs are reserved exclusively for students who live within the school's attendance boundary. A student may be permitted to remain at the school on a reassignment basis to continue in the program provided they meet the conditions outlined in 14(2)(1) in the Choice Program Procedures Manual.%u00b7 Choice Programs (In-Boundary): Assignment to a Choice program as an in-boundary applicant is based on the verified home address. A student's seat assignment will be revoked at any time if it is discovered that they do not reside at the in-boundary address, with limited exceptions as outlined in the Procedures Manual.%u00b7 Choice Programs (Out of Boundary): Students relocating to another address within Palm Beach County may continue in their Choice program as an out-of-boundary student.Involuntary Exit AppealsParents/legal guardians, on behalf of the student, may appeal an involuntary exit decision from a Choice school or program as outlined, below. A request for an Appeal of Exit must be submitted in writing, using the appropriate form, PBSD 2418 - Choice Appeals Application, within five (5) school days from the school%u2019s written notice of its decision to exit the student. The form is available on the school district website or you may request one by emailing choice@palmbeachschools.org.Choice TransportationIt's important for families to understand that transportation for Choice programs is different from the busing for a student's zoned school. Choice transportation is provided for students in grades K-12, but only for those who live within the school's designated Choice Transportation Zone. You can find the official Transportation Zone maps for participating schools on the Department of Choice and Career Options website to verify your eligibility. Since transportation is not provided for students living outside of the designated Choice Transportation Zone, families in these areas must arrange for their own transportation.%u00b7 Centralized Bus Stops: Bus stops for Choice schools are limited and serve a wider geographic area. As a result, your child's assigned stop may be significantly farther from your home than you are used to and may not be within walking distance.%u00b7 No New Stops Created: Students are assigned to the closest existing bus stop based on their home address. New bus stops will not be created for Choice students.%u00b7 Parent Responsibility: It is the parent's or guardian's responsibility to ensure their child gets safely to and from the assigned bus stop each day.%u00b7 Arts School Students: For specific information regarding transportation to Bak Middle School of the Arts and A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, please contact those schools directly.