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4 EDUCATE %u00b7 AFFIRM %u00b7 INSPIREELIGIBILITYEligibility Guidelines - ResidencyYour residency status is an essential part of the Choice application process. Choice and Career programs welcome full-time residents of Palm Beach County, as well as out-of-county applicants from neighboring counties and prospective families planning a future move to Palm Beach County.To maintain application validity, applicants must accurately report their current or prospective residency status at the time of submission. Proof of residency or intent to establish residency within the district must be verified according to district standards prior to final enrollment and seat assignment.Important: Have You Moved Recently?The student's address in the school district's Student Information System (SIS) must be current and reflect the parent/guardian's primary address when you submit your application.%u00b7 If you have recently moved, you must update your address at your child's current school before you apply.%u00b7 Please Note: After the school updates your address, you must wait one business day before submitting your application. The new address syncs with the application portal overnight.%u00b7 For separated or divorced parents, the primary residential address listed in the Student Information System (SIS) will be the one used for the application.Student ID Request - Residency RequirementsA valid Palm Beach County Student ID is required to submit a Choice program application. If your child will be new to the district, a Student ID number can be created for you. Before requesting a new ID, please be aware that your child has likely already been assigned one if they have ever been associated with: a district-operated school, a district charter school, or the district's home education office. How to Request a New Student IDApplications can be submitted at www.mypbchoiceapp.com. You must submit two verified proofs of residency, such as a current lease agreement, utility bills, or auto registration. Affidavits of Residency or Person Acting as Parent forms cannot be accepted as proof of residency for this specific request. Please allow up to 10 business days for your Student ID request to be processed. Incomplete applications will not be processedEligibility Guidelines - Program RequirementsTo be included in the Choice lottery, each applicant must first meet a set of eligibility requirements. Please review the following criteria carefully to ensure your student qualifies for their selected programs.Age Requirements for Pre-K & Kindergarten:To be eligible for the 2027-2028 school year, students must meet the following age requirements by September 1, 2027:%u00b7 Pre-K3: Must be 3 years old%u00b7 Pre-K4: Must be 4 years old%u00b7 Kindergarten: Must be 5 years oldProgram Criteria:Applicants must meet the specific eligibility requirements for their chosen program, as detailed on pages 11-13 of this guide.GPA Calculations for EligibilitySome programs have a minimum GPA requirement. To be eligible for the lottery, applicants must meet the minimum academic eligibility as outlined on pages 11-13. GPA is determined using the criteria belo%u00b7 Incoming 9th grade applicants: GPA is calculated using the unweighted average of all classes for the 4th quarter of grade 7 and the 1st & 2nd quarters of grade 8.%u00b7 Incoming 10th%u201312th grade applicants: GPA will be based on student%u2019s earned unweighted GPA at the time of eligibility determination. %u00b7 Report cards for any private school applicants on trimester schedules must be submitted by January 8, 2027. Parents/guardians are responsible for submitting report cards or transcripts in order for program eligibility to be determined.%u00b7 Report cards or grades for any student enrolled in Home Education or Virtual School must be submitted by January 8, 2027. Parents/guardians are responsible for submitting report cards or transcripts in order for program eligibilty to be determined.%u00b7 Current charter school applicants may be required to submit their appropriate report cards if the school does not record student grades using the Student Information System (SIS).For Programs with Special RequirementsIn addition to a minimum GPA, some programs have programspecific criteria such as auditions, portfolios, or prerequisite courses. To be eligible for the lottery, an applicant must meet all requirements for their selected program.%u00b7 Prerequisites: If a program requires specific courses (such as math), you must provide proof of enrollment at the time of application and have the course completed by the school's deadline. Please contact the Choice Coordinator at the selected school for details.%u00b7 Auditions & Grade Levels: Be aware that programs requiring auditions may have higher score requirements for students entering higher grade levels.