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Choice and Career ACADEMY PROGRAMS 2 0 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 Pre–K through Grade 12 Choice and Career Options www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms Apply online: www.mypbchoiceapp.com Questions? Email: [email protected] Download the App Today #MakeItCountPBC for your family by downloading The School District of Palm Beach County's mobile app in the App Store or Google Play today. Connection. Whenever. Wherever. MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT NAVIGATE YOUR PATH Parents and Guardians, Families living in Palm Beach County have more than 300 Choice and Career programs available to them that offer exciting learning opportunities for our community’s K–12 students to pursue special interests, talents, and career goals. Because these elementary, middle, and high schools have theme-based curriculum offering innovative and rigorous academic instruction by specially trained teachers, most programs draw students from across school attendance boundaries and our programs are accessed through a centralized application process (highlighted in this booklet). These dynamic Choice and Career programs create vibrant learning options that promote student achievement. These offerings have a special focus, ranging from science and world languages to performing arts and computer programming. They provide in-depth experiences and distinct choices for students with different passions, aptitudes, and gifts. We know that families likely spend significant amounts of time researching the right school —the right program—for their child. We’re here to help! Direct questions to [email protected] or call 561.434.8755. We commit to ensuring quality learning for every student—in every classroom—every day! Donald E. Fennoy, III, Ed. D., Superintendent Palm Beach County School District IV NAVIGATE YOUR PATH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Mission Statement The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to providing a world–class education with excellence and equity to empower each student to reach his or her highest potential with the most effective staff to foster the knowledge, skills, and ethics required for responsible citizenship and productive careers. Superintendent of Schools Donald E. Fennoy II, Ed.D. School Board Members Chuck Shaw, Chairman Debra Robinson, M.D., Vice–Chairwoman Marcia Andrews Frank A. Barbieri, Jr., Esq. Karen M. Brill Barbara McQuinn Erica Whitfield Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Schools Keith Oswald Assistant Superintendent, Division of Choice and Innovation Peter B. Licata, Ph.D. Director, Choice and Career Options Jeraline M. Johnson, Ed.D. Manager, Choice and Career Options Sandra Wesson Our Mission Our department is committed to empowering and supporting students and their families in making informed, educational decisions leading to post-secondary education and career options in order to compete in today’s technology-driven, global society. Our Vision Our vision is to graduate students prepared for the demands of the 21st century. V NAVIGATE YOUR PATH APPLYING ONLINE APPLYING ONLINE Applying online is the most efficient way to submit and manage your child’s application. Using the parent dashboard, your online account will allow you to track the status of your application. Applying online gives Application Deadlines you priority access to the lottery results. Prior to applying for a Choice for the 2019–2020 School Year program, we encourage you to attend the Open House for each Choice program to which you intend to apply. Please contact the school for Open House information. How to Apply 1. Go to www.mypbchoiceapp.com on your computer, tablet, or December 7, 2018 smartphone Bak Middle School of the Arts (all programs) 2. Click “Apply Now” 3. Create your Parent/Guardian Account* with a user ID and password The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach (Music–Band, Music–Orchestral Strings, & Music–Vocal that is easy to remember (grades 6–8) User ID: Boynton Beach High School Arts programs (Dance, Digital Media, Music—Band, Music—Vocal, Theatre, and Visual Arts) Password: A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts *If you already have a username and password from last school year, (all programs) you must enter that information to access your account. Reminders A separate application must be submitted for each child applying for a Choice program. Remember to “Submit” your application or it will not be considered in January 25, 2019 the Choice lottery. Your application status can be viewed on the parent All other Choice Programs dashboard upon login. Deadlines December 7, 2018 · Bak Middle School of the Arts (all programs) · The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach—Music—Band, Scan this QR code to add the icon to the Music—Orchestral Strings, & Music—Vocal (grades 6–8) home screen of your mobile device. · Boynton Beach High School Arts programs (Dance, Digital Media, Music-Band, Music-Keyboard/Piano, Music–Vocal, Theatre, and Visual Arts) · A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts (all programs) January 25, 2019 Deadline for all Choice programs other than the Arts programs listed above. www.mypbchoiceapp.com VI NAVIGATE YOUR PATH TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Choice and Career Academy Programs .............................................................................. 1 General Information ............................................................................................................ 2 Eligibility Criteria ................................................................................................................. 6 Choice and In–House Programs .......................................................................................... 8 Pre–K & Elementary School Programs ............................................................................... 14 Middle School Programs ................................................................................................... 19 High School Programs ....................................................................................................... 28 International Baccalaureate K–12 Education ..................................................................... 42 Junior ROTC Programs ...................................................................................................... 43 South Region Choice Schools SY 2019–2020 ................................................................... 44 Central Region Choice Schools SY 2019–2020 ................................................................. 48 North Region Choice Schools SY 2019–2020 ................................................................... 52 Glades Region Choice Schools SY 2019–2020 ................................................................. 56 Industry Certifications ........................................................................................................ 58 A Top-Rated District by the Florida Department of Education since 2005 “Home of Florida’s First LEED Gold Certified School” The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, prohibits discrimination in admission to or access to, or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. The School Board also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the most recent updates to the Choice Booklet visit: www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms VII NAVIGATE YOUR PATH CHOICE AND CAREER ACADEMY PROGRAMS their career path, they may wish to consider programs in targeted Choice Programs About industries such as Aviation/Aerospace/Engineering, Information To learn more about the Choice programs available in Palm Beach Technology/Telecommunications, and Healthcare. All of these areas County: offer a multitude of career opportunity for high-skill, high-wage · Visit the Department of Choice and Career Options website at employment. www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms · Explore the Choice options and submit your application at Application Deadlines for SY 2019–2020 www.mypbchoiceapp.com December 7, 2018*: Application deadline if either of the two · Attend the Annual Showcase of Schools choices is one of the following Arts schools: · View school websites and attend their Open House · Bak Middle School of the Arts (all programs) · Email questions to [email protected] · The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach—Music—Band, · For detailed information regarding the Choice process, visit Music—Orchestral Strings, & Music—Vocal (grades 6–8) www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms · Boynton Beach High School Arts programs (Dance, Digital Media, Music—Band, Music—Vocal, Theatre, and Visual Arts) Choice and Career Academy Programs · A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts (all programs) Families with students entering Pre–Kindergarten through Grade Application deadline for all Choice programs 12 have the opportunity to choose from an array of theme–based January 25, 2019*: other than the Arts programs listed above. curricula offerings at the elementary, middle, and high school levels that provide innovative and rigorous academic instruction by Late applications will be accepted after January 25, 2019; however, specially trained teachers. Students may apply for one or two Choice they will not be included in the March 2019 Choice lottery and will or Career Academy programs with available space. Selection for be entered after all applicants