MAGNET SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS CHOICES MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET PROGRAMS YOUR FUTURE 20 18-19 APPLICATION PERIOD YOUR CHOICE SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS LEARN MORE INFORMATION EXPO, MAGNET NIGHT & TOURS.... 1 MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET CHOICE.... 2 SCPS PRE-IB PREP... 3 MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGNETS.... 4 HIGH SCHOOL MAGNETS... 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS... 6 APPLICATION TIMELINE... 7 REQUIREMENTS & COMMITMENTS.. 8 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS... 9 PROGRAMS OF EMPHASIS... 10 TRANSFER OPTIONS... 12 CHOICES CALENDAR... 13 IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER 1 DECEMBER 1, 2017: Application Period JANUARY 10, 2018: Notification Email JANUARY 19, 2018 Deadline for seat acceptance via the on-line parent portal ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS Visit www.seminoleschoolchoicesapplication.us to apply! A NOTE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT MAGNET SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONTINUED SUCCESS OF SCPS AS A PREMIER NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. MAGNET SCHOOLS ARE AN EPATHWAYS CHOICE THAT PROVIDES INNOVATIVE THEME-BASED LEARNING THAT MATCH A STUDENT'S SPECIAL INTEREST AND ABILITY WITH THEIR PASSION FOR SUCCESS. Walt Griffin, Superintendent Seminole County Public Schools TM MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE EXPO OCTOBER 24, 2017 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Exhibits will be open from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM MIDDLE SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER 400 East Lake Mary Boulevard Sanford, Florida 32773 MAGNET NIGHT SCHEDULE Sanford Middle School Oct. 26 6:30 PM Sanford Middle School Gymnasium Millennium Middle School Nov. 2 6:30 PM Millennium Middle School Auditorium South Seminole Middle School Nov. 7 6:30 PM South Seminole Middle School Multipurpose Room Milwee Middle School Nov. 9 6:30 PM Milwee Middle School Cafeteria HIGH SCHOOLS Academy of Health Careers at Seminole High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) at Winter Springs High School Institute for Engineering at Lyman High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) at Seminole High School Crooms Academy of Information Technology Nov. 6 6:30 PM Seminole High School Auditorium Nov. 8 6:30 PM Winter Springs High School Auditorium Nov. 13 6:30 PM Lyman High School Auditorium Nov. 14 6:30 PM Seminole High School Auditorium Nov. 15 6:30 PM Crooms Academy Gymnasium MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURS Tours are available to interested parents from October 3 to November 16, 2017. MILLENNIUM MIDDLE SCHOOL Fine Arts and Communication Magnet School Tues. Thurs. 9:30 AM 1:30 PM MILWEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Pre-Engineering Magnet School Wed. Fri. 9:45 AM 1:45 PM SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL Math, Science, and Technology Magnet School Tues. Thurs. 1:30 PM 10:00 AM SOUTH SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Leadership and Global Connections Magnet School Tues. Thurs. 10:00 AM 1:15 PM Reservations are not required, please report to the front office of the school at the time and date indicated to take a tour. For information contact Luci Coker 407-320-0402 or Luci_Coker@scps.k12.fl.us 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET CHOICE SCPS PRE-IB PREP ELIGIBILITY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL Students must reside in Seminole County and have successfully completed the 5th grade. The magnet middle schools are composed of both in-zone and out-of-zone students. All out-of-zone students who are residents of Seminole county have the opportunity to apply to the magnet middle school of their choice. By signing the Middle and High School Magnet School/Program application, parents and students agree to the statements listed on the application. ELIGIBILITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL Students must reside in Seminole County and have successfully completed the 8th grade. By signing the Middle and High School Magnet School/Program application, parents and students agree to the statements listed on the application. ADMISSION Out-of-zone students must submit an application for admission to a magnet middle school. ALL high school students must submit an application for admission to a magnet high school program. COMMITMENT If selected, the out-of-zone student will remain in the program for a minimum of one year as long as all magnet requirements and commitments stated on the application are fulfilled. TRANSPORTATION Transportation is provided to students living more than two miles from the school. Out-of-zone magnet students meeting the criteria for transportation may be subject to bus rides up to 90 minutes each way (less than 10% of routes are 90 minutes). Centralized bus stops for out-ofzone magnet students may be located up to 1.5 miles from a student's residence. APPLICATION FACTS There is sibling link for the applicant who has a sibling that will be enrolled in the same magnet school/ program for the 2018-2019 school year.* All four magnet middle schools offer the SCPS Pre-IB Preparatory Program (See page 4). Out-of-zone students indicate their interest in the SCPS Pre-IB Preparatory Program on the Middle and High School Magnet/Program Application. In-zone students may select SCPS Pre-IB Preparatory Program on their middle school course selection sheets completed with guidance counselors in the spring. PROGRAM LINKS Students who complete the 5th grade at Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School have a magnet program link to Sanford Middle School.* Students who complete the 5th grade at Midway Elementary School of the Arts have a magnet program link to Millennium Middle School.* Students who complete the 5th grade at Hamilton Elementary School of Engineering and Technology have a magnet program link to Milwee Middle School* Students who successfully complete the SCPS Pre-IB Preparatory Program have a program link to Seminole High School IB or Winter Springs High School IB.* Students who successfully complete the 8th grade at Milwee Middle School have a program link to the Institute for Engineering at Lyman High School* ONLINE CHOICE APPLICATION FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR The online choice application will open October 1, 2017 and close December 1, 2017. Applying online is easy to do and allows you to track the status of your child's application. Prior to applying for a Choice program, we encourage you to attend the Open House for each Choice program. You may apply at: www.seminoleschoolchoicesapplication.us. PREPARATION FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM For the highly motivated, college bound students, the International Baccalaureate Program at Seminole High School and Winter Springs High School offers college-level coursework that provides a distinct competitive edge. To ensure success in this rigorous and demanding program, Seminole County Public Schools has implemented a comprehensive 6th-12th grade continuum where coursework is integrated and sequential so that students can leverage learning to their maximum advantage. SCPS Pre-IB Prep Program is a curriculum strand only offered at the four district wide magnet middle schools. This course of study prepares students for advanced placement classes, honors classes and the IB Program at Seminole High School or Winter Springs High School. Students should only apply for the SCPS Pre-IB Prep Program if they are interested in a challenging academic curriculum. Rigorous course of study Analytical thinking Research Problem solving World Language Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA In-zone students may select the SCPS Pre-IB Preparatory Program on their middle school course registration forms completed with guidance counselors in the spring. 2 9th graders applying for the IB program zoned Hagerty, Lake Howell, Oviedo, & Winter Springs may only apply to Winter Springs. 9th graders applying for the IB Program zoned Lake Brantley, Lake Mary, Lyman, & Seminole may only apply to Seminole High. * The student is required to submit an online application during the application period and accept the seat through the online portal by the designated deadline to guarantee placement. APPLY AT WWW.SEMINOLESCHOOLCHOICESAPPLICATION.US 3
MILLENNIUM MIDDLE SCHOOL Fine Arts and Communication Magnet MILWEE MIDDLE SCHOOL Pre-Engineering Magnet CROOMS ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY OF HEALTH CAREERS AT SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL Offering SCPS Pre-IB Preparatory Program 21 Lakeview Dr. Sanford, Florida 407-320-6550 Offering SCPS Pre-IB Preparatory Program 1341 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. Longwood, Florida 407-746-3850 2200 Historic Goldsboro Blvd. Sanford, Florida 407-320-5754 2701 Ridgewood Ave. Sanford, Florida 407-320-5062 A stellar academic core curriculum is enriched with instruction in visual and performing arts. Incorporating the arts into the curriculum helps to improve academic performance and enhance inquiry, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Art Suite Dance studio Orchestra Performing arts center PROGRAM NIGHT: November 2, 2017 6:30 PM The Gateway to Technology program through Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is the cornerstone to the Pre- Engineering program. Students are exposed to an integrated curriculum infused with rigorous and relevant industry innovations and technology. The world class program is designed for the student interested in pursuing a career in engineering. Artificial Intelligence and Mobile Robotics Challenging competitions Lego Robotics Video Game Design Crooms Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) is Seminole County s only district wide magnet high school. Crooms AOIT provides cutting edge innovation in teaching and learning through a technologyenriched environment. Students at Crooms engage in a rigorous and relevant curriculum that prepares them for post-secondary education with industry-validated technology skills. Early college programs leading to degrees in IT Industry-validated certifications Internships with local IT companies The Academy of Health Careers offers a comprehensive rigorous academic program of college preparation and uniquely relevant curriculum for students who plan to pursue a career as a health care professional. Handson learning opportunities enable students to preview various health care careers through job shadowing and clinical experiences in area hospitals, clinics and medical and veterinary offices. Clinical Experiences Health care certifications State-of-the-art technology laboratories PROGRAM NIGHT: November 9, 2017 6:30 PM PROGRAM NIGHT: November 15, 2017 6:30 PM PROGRAM NIGHT: November 6, 2017 6:30 PM MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGNETS MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL CHOICE EXPO: October 24, 2017 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. UPPER GRADE APPLICATIONS: Applications for students entering grades 10-12 are considered pending space availability and student transcript review. HIGH SCHOOL MAGNETS Focusing on math, science, and technology, its labs and classrooms offer opportunities for discovery and exploration. Throughout the school, subjects are studied in depth, and the curriculum puts each student at the center of learning. Flight Simulation Lab Marine Biology Pre-Veterinary Environmental Biotech Lab SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL Math, Science, and Technology Magnet Offering SCPS Pre-IB Preparatory Program 1700 S. French Ave. Sanford, Florida 407-320-6150 PROGRAM NIGHT: October 26, 2017 6:30 PM The curriculum develops the skills students need to become productive and responsible leaders of the future. Current technology is utilized to connect with other schools throughout the world to investigate global issues. Law Studies Digital Communications Global Leadership World Language Lab SOUTH SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Leadership and Global Connections Magnet Offering SCPS Pre-IB Preparatory Program 101 S. Winter Park Dr. Casselberry, Florida 407-746-1350 PROGRAM NIGHT: November 7, 2017 6:30 PM INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM AT SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL & WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 2701 Ridgewood Ave. Sanford, Florida 407-320-5295 130 Tuskawilla Rd Winter Springs, Florida 407-320-8899 The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is an internationally recognized, rigorous pre-university course of study that incorporates an extensive liberal arts curriculum. The IB Diploma Program is designed for the highly motivated college-bound students seeking educational challenges. Course credit toward college Curriculum taught from a global perspective Internationally recognized diploma PROGRAM LINK: Eighth grade students who successfully complete the SCPS Pre- IB Preparatory Program at one of the four middle school magnet programs and submit an on time application for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are guaranteed admission. SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM NIGHT: November 14, 2017 6:30 PM The Institute for Engineering through Project Lead the Way (PLTW) provides a nationally recognized curriculum that prepares students to be innovative and productive leaders in science, technology, engineering and math. Specialization courses Course credit toward college Industry Certification INSTITUTE FOR ENGINEERING AT LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL 865 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. Longwood, Florida 407-746-2312 PROGRAM LINK: Eighth grade students who successfully complete eighth grade at Milwee Middle School and complete an on time application to the Institute for Engineering at Lyman High School are guaranteed admission. PROGRAM NIGHT: November 13, 2017 6:30 PM WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM NIGHT: November 8, 2017 6:30 PM 4 APPLY AT WWW.SEMINOLESCHOOLCHOICESAPPLICATION.US 5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HOW TO SUBMIT A SCHOOL CHOICE APPLICATION? Applying online is easy to do and allows you to track your child s application and status. Prior to applying for a Choice program, we encourage you to attend the Open House for the magnet programs. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED? You will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. WHAT IF MY CHILD WANTS TO ATTEND HIS/ HER ZONED MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL? Students who choose to attend their zoned middle school do not need to complete an application. Students who choose to attend the traditional program at their zoned high school do not need to complete an application. All students, in-zone and out-of-zone who are interested in attending a high school magnet program are required to submit an application. HOW WILL I FIND OUT ABOUT TRANSPORTATION? If a student is selected for a school/program and lives more than two miles from the school you will be contacted by the Transportation Department with specific information shortly before the start of school. For out-of-zone transportation information see page 2. WHAT DO THE ABBREVIATIONS ESOL AND IEP MEAN ON THE APPLICATION? ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages IEP: Individual Educational Plan HOW ARE APPLICANTS FOR A MAGNET SCHOOL/PROGRAM NOTIFIED? All students will receive a notification email. Specific details related to registration requirements and open house programs are included. Families are to accept their seat through the online portal by January 19, 2018 to guarantee placement. IS THERE A SIBLING LINK TO MAGNET PROGRAMS? Yes, if the applicant has a sibling who will be enrolled in the same middle or high school choice program in 2018-2019. The incoming student is required to complete an on-time application. HOW DO I KNOW WHICH APPLICATION TO SUBMIT FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL IB PROGRAM? Students will apply to the IB Program based on their zoned high school. Students applying who are zoned to Hagerty, Lake Howell, Oviedo and Winter Springs will apply to Winter Springs IB. Students zoned to Lake Brantley, Lake Mary, Lyman and Seminole apply to Seminole IB. WHAT IF MY CHILD WANTS TO LEAVE THE MAGNET SCHOOL? Students and parents sign the commitment statement on the application. A one year commitment is required. No mid-year exits are permitted. APPLICATION TIMELINE ALL APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ON LINE AT WWW.SEMINOLESCHOOLCHOICESAPPLICATION.US Student assignment is made by random selection of on-time applications. Notification email will be sent January 10, 2018. The acceptance of the seat must be confirmed via the on-line parent portal by January 19, 2018 or the student s position at the magnet school/program will be assigned to another student. If selected, the student will remain in the program for a minimum of one year as long as all magnet requirements are fulfilled. CROOMS ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2200 Historic Goldsboro Blvd. Sanford, Florida 32771 407-320-5754 INSTITUTE FOR ENGINEERING LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL 865 Ronald Reagan Blvd. (County Road 427) Longwood, FL 32750 407-746-2312 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL 2701 Ridgewood Ave. Sanford, FL 32773 407-320-5295 Students do not have to re-apply after initial acceptance. Any student who exits a magnet school/program will return to his/ her zoned school unless there is a Seminole County Public School Board approved transfer that allows the student to remain at the school where the magnet program is located. SEMINOLE COUNTY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET SCHOOLS/PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 130 Tuskawilla Rd. Winter Springs, FL 32708 407-320-8899 ACADEMY OF HEALTH CAREERS SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL 2701 Ridgewood Ave. Sanford, FL 32773 407-320-5062 MILLENNIUM MIDDLE SCHOOL FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION 21 Lakeview Dr. Sanford, FL 32773 407-320-6550 IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER 1 DECEMBER 1, 2017: Application Period JANUARY 10, 2018: Notification Email JANUARY 19, 2018 Deadline for seat acceptance via the on-line parent portal MILWEE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRE-ENGINEERING 1341 South Ronald Reagan Blvd. Longwood, FL 32750 407-746-3850 SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1700 S. French Ave. Sanford, FL 32771 407-320-6150 SOUTH SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 101 South Winter Park Dr. Casselberry, FL 32707 407-746-1350 6 APPLY AT WWW.SEMINOLESCHOOLCHOICESAPPLICATION.US 7
REQUIREMENTS & COMMITMENTS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET SCHOOL/PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for a school/program, students must reside in Seminole County. Applicants must successfully complete the 5th grade for middle school and the 8th grade for high school. Parents and students agree to the following conditions by signing the Middle and High School Magnet School/ Program Application. 1. ACADEMIC STANDARDS Upon admittance to a program, students are to maintain the following grade point average (GPA): SCPS Pre-IB Preparatory Program (Middle School) Academy of Health Careers at Seminole High School Crooms Academy of Information Technology Institute for Engineering at Lyman High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at Seminole High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at Winter Springs High School 3.0 GPA 2.5 GPA 2.5 GPA 2.5 GPA 3.0 GPA 3.0 GPA 2. ATTENDANCE Students shall be required to conform to Seminole County Public Schools Attendance Policy. Good attendance is an important key to continued participation and success in all programs. 3. CONDUCT Students shall be required to conform to Seminole County Public Schools Student Conduct and Discipline Code. 4. HONOR CODE Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. Students shall refrain from all forms of academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or other deceitful means of obtaining grades. In addition to receiving disciplinary action, a student who is found guilty of academic dishonesty can be exited from the program. Inherent in the Honor Code is the responsibility of any and all members of a school/program who have knowledge that a student has violated the honor code to come forth and report any form of Honor Code violation. STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN COMMITMENT STATEMENTS STUDENT STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT I am willing to strive for attainment of the high standards required for this program. I will work to the best of my ability. PARENT/GUARDIAN STATEMENTS OF COMMITMENT I understand and commit my full support to my child's participation in the selected program. I understand that in order to remain in the program, my child must adhere to the specific requirements of the program. I acknowledge that no athletic coach representing the school to which my child is applying made contact with my child prior to our decision to apply. I agree to support his/her participation in this program. I will ensure that my child has uninterrupted study time daily. I further commit my support to the teachers and agree to participate in any parent/teacher conferences necessary to support my child's success. I agree that if selected, the student will remain in the program for a minimum of one year as long as all program requirements are fulfilled. In all years of participation in a magnet school/program, midyear exits are not permitted unless the school determines the student does not meet academic and/or program requirements. I understand that any out-of-zone student who exits a magnet program will return to his/her zoned school unless there is a Seminole County Public School Board approved transfer that allows the student to remain at the school where the magnet program is located. I understand that if a student declines the position once selected for the program, he/she will need to reapply to be reconsidered. PROGRAMS OF EMPHASIS Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis Finance Academy Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Forensic Science & Legal Studies Teaching, Learning, & Leadership Bioscience Technology Renewable Energy TRANSFER OPTIONS Capacity Diversity Seminole County Employee Student Transfer Annually Defined Transfers Controlled Open Enrollment SEE CALENDAR PAGE 13 FOR TIMELINE ADDITIONAL OPTIONS COMING SOON RETAIN THIS PAGE FOR YOUR STUDENT/PARENT RECORDS. 8 APPLY AT WWW.SEMINOLESCHOOLCHOICESAPPLICATION.US 9
PROGRAM OF EMPHASIS HAGERTY HIGH SCHOOL Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis The Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Program teaches students the fundamentals of modeling and simulation, a high-demand, highwage industry in Central Florida. This program includes industry certification. LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL Finance Academy The Finance Academy Program offers a curriculum comprised of finance and business technology including accounting applications and personal financial planning. This program includes industry certification. provides a structured study strand centered on a career pathway. Students who are zoned for the school may select the, and a limited number of seats in some of the programs listed in this guide may be available for 9th grade students who are not zoned to the school. Acceptance for out-of-zone students to a is by application only. By signing the required transfer request form, parents and students agree to the commitment statements and understandings on the form. LAKE HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL Cybersecurity The Cybersecurity Program introduces and prepares students for careers in computer science and cyber-defense in multiple industries. This program includes industry certification Entrepreneurship The Entrepreneurship Program curriculum introduces the broad spectrum of business, industry, and small business initiatives. This program includes opportunities to earn dual enrollment credit. LAKE MARY HIGH SCHOOL Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation The Advanced Manufacturing program gives students the opportunity to design and prototype innovative products using high-tech, industry standard equipment. This program includes industry certification. Forensic Science & Legal Studies This program of emphasis includes two tracks: Forensic Science uses groundbreaking modern scientific technology in crime scene investigation and Legal Studies teaches the foundations of our legal system. This program includes opportunities to earn dual enrollment credit. LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL Teaching, Learning, & Leadership The Teaching, Learning, & Leadership Program empowers students to embrace their potential future as educators and fosters their knowledge of the education profession. This program includes opportunities to earn dual enrollment credit. OVIEDO HIGH SCHOOL Bioscience Technology The Bioscience Technology Program provides preparation for the career fields of applied biology in industry, medicine, and agriculture. This program includes industry certification. WINTER SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Renewable Energy The Renewable Energy Program allows students to study energy technologies and the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of renewable energy resources for a sustainable future. 10 APPLY AT WWW.SEMINOLESCHOOLCHOICESAPPLICATION.US WHEN TO APPLY? See page 13 11
TRANSFER OPTIONS SEMINOLE COUNTY EMPLOYEE STUDENT TRANSFER School choice option permitted under School Board Policy 5.30 which allows Seminole County Public Schools employees to bring their children to the site at which they work or to transfer their children to a specifically designated employee transfer school. If approved, the student is eligible to remain through the highest grade of the selected school contingent upon continued employment by the parent with Seminole County Public Schools. Transportation is not provided. Middle School Magnets/High School Magnets District School Choice Event Elementary School Magnets/ Elementary Region Schools OCTOBER 1 OCTOBER 24 DECEMBER 1 Elementary/Middle/High School Capacity, Diversity, Program of Emphasis, SCPS Employee Student, & Applicable Annually Defined Transfers Controlled Open Enrollment 2017 2018-19 CHOICES CALENDAR Middle School Magnet/High School Magnet Application Period OPENS Middle School/High School Choice Expo at Educational Support Center 6 PM to 8 PM On Time Middle School Magnet/High School Magnet Application Period CLOSES CAPACITY TRANSFER School choice option permitted under School Board Policy 5.30 which allows students to transfer between designated Over-Capacity schools and designated Under-Capacity schools. If approved, the student is eligible to remain at the requested school through the highest grade. The transfer remains valid as long as the student remains a resident of the same school zone from which the transfer originated. Transportation is not provided. All available options are published annually on a transfer chart. DIVERSITY TRANSFER School choice option permitted under School Board Policy 5.30 which allows student transfers that bring schools closer to the average percentage of students approved for free/reduced price meal benefits at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. If approved, the student is eligible to remain at the requested school through the highest grade. The transfer remains valid as long as the student remains a resident of the same school zone from which the transfer originated. Transportation is provided to a designated school. Other school choices are without transportation. All available options are published annually on a transfer chart ANNUALLY DEFINED TRANSFERS School choice options that are permitted under School Board Policy 5.30 which are designed to offer one year educational choice options for families in unique circumstances in an effort to provide educational consistency for students and families. Transportation is not generally provided for these options. Academic Year Completion transfer Pending Move transfer Rising 5th, 8th, or 12th Grade Student transfer Sibling of Exceptional Education Student transfer CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT School choice option permitted under School Board Policy 5.32 which allows students the opportunity to apply to a specifically designated controlled open enrollment Seminole County Public School outside their geographic attendance zone. An assignment through controlled open enrollment shall remain in effect until the highest grade available in that school. Students assigned through this process will not continue to the next school level (elementary school to middle school, middle school to high school) unless assigned to an available school at the next school level at the applicable time. Students assigned to a school through this process are not automatically entitled to enter school choice programs at the school unless they meet eligibility requirements and there is capacity at the school after the placement of any students in the wait pool for that particular school choice program. Transportation is not provided. JANUARY 1 JANUARY 10 JANUARY 30 FEBRUARY 1 MARCH 1 CHOICES DEPARTMENT 407-320-0329 www.seminoleschoolchoices.us 12 APPLY AT WWW.SEMINOLESCHOOLCHOICESAPPLICATION.US Apply at www.seminoleschoolchoicesapplication.us 13 APRIL 1 APRIL 1 APRIL 2 APRIL 16 MAY 1 MAY 14 JULY 20 DECEMBER 1 2018 Elementary School Magnet/Elementary Region School Application Period OPENS Notification Emails Sent for On Time Middle School Magnets/High School Magnets Elementary School Choice Expo at Educational Support Center 6 PM to 8 PM Transfer Application Period OPENS On Time Elementary School Magnet/Elementary Region School Application Period CLOSES On Time Transfer Application Period CLOSES Controlled Open Enrollment Application Period OPENS Notification Emails Sent for On Time Elementary School Magnets/Elementary Region Schools Start Date for Notification Emails for Approved Transfer Requests Controlled Open Enrollment Application Period CLOSES Start Date for Notification Emails for Approved Controlled Open Enrollment Requests Deadline for 1st Semester Transfer Requests Deadline for 2nd Semester Transfer Requests Except for Controlled Open Enrollment, applications may continue to be submitted after the on time application timelines. Depending upon the type of request and the available capacity at the requested school, a late applicant may be placed into a program/school, wait listed, approved, or denied. Elementary region school zone assignments are ongoing and families new to those school zones must still be assigned through the Choices Department during the current school year.
SEMINOLE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Karen Almond Jeffrey Bauer Tina Calderone, Ed.D. Amy Lockhart Abby Sanchez SUPERINTENDENT Walt Griffin, Ed.D. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Choices Department 407-320-0329 www.seminoleschoolchoices.us /seminolecountyschoolchoices MAGNET SCHOOLS ARE AN TM CHOICE WWW.SEMINOLESCHOOLCHOICESAPPLICATION.US