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CHOICE AND CAREER ACADEMY PROGRAMS

About Choice Programs Application Deadlines for SY 2023–2024
To learn more about the Choice programs available in Palm Beach December 9, 2022*: 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 Arts programs (Dance,
· For detailed information regarding the Choice process, visit Music—Band, Music—Vocal, and Theatre)
www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms
January 27, 2023*: 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 during published dates. All late applications must
12 have the opportunity to choose from an array of theme–based be submitted online. *The Choice application deadline date(s) may
curricula offerings at the elementary, middle, and high school be subject to change as a result of unforeseen conditions including,
levels that provide innovative and rigorous academic instruction by but not limited to: District/school closings, delay in school district daily
specially trained teachers. Students may apply for one or two Choice operations, changes in school calendar, holidays, testing, etc. Updated
or Career Academy programs with available space. Selection for deadline dates will be published.
placement is made in the spring of each year via a lottery process.
Transportation is provided only for designated transportation zones. Application Options for Choice and
These programs provide students with a pathway to postsecondary In–House Programs
education and careers.
In-House Programs
Choice Programs Programs designated as "In–House" are available only to students
Choice programs include the K–12 Arts continuum, K–12 International who are zoned to attend the school with that program. Applications
Baccalaureate continuum, K–12 Dual Language continuum, to In–House programs are highly encouraged because they increase
elementary and secondary Cambridge Academy programs, STEM the probability of student assignment to the program. Students who
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs at all are assigned to an in-house program may not continue if they move
levels, elementary Montessori, STEAM (STEM + Arts), Environmental out of the attendance zone.
and Animal Science, and Health and Wellness programs.
Choice Programs
Programs designated as "Choice" are available to all students,
Career Academy Programs—Preparation for regardless of attendance zone. If the student is applying for a Choice
Targeted Industries program that is offered at his/her zoned school, the zoned school
As you work with your child on making the best educational choices program may be listed as the first choice. Students who are assigned
and career planning, please visit mycareershines.org and utilize the to a Choice program as an in-boundary student may not continue if
interest inventories available. My CareerShines is a free career and they move out of the attendance zone.
education planning tool that will assist your student in choosing an
educational pathway that aligns with their career of choice. Please Diversity of Programs
have your student log on and take advantage of the services that All school–aged students are eligible to apply for a Choice program.
MyCareerShines has available for them.
ESE, ELL and 504 students are encouraged to apply to a Choice
program. If assigned to the school, an ESE team will convene to
Targeted Industries
The Palm Beach County School District is preparing students for ensure the student’s needs can be supported at the assigned school.
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 opportunities for high–skill, high–wage
employment.

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