Notice
The deadline has passed to apply for School Choice prior to the beginning of the 2019-20 school year.
If you have not applied or received an approval for school choice,
your home zoned school will be expecting you.
Pasco County Schools is proud to offer many high-quality educational options at each of our great schools. While most students are assigned to a school based on the location of their residence, our district provides families with a variety of school choice options and programs. We encourage students, parents, and guardians to explore all that we offer and to choose the best option for their student based on his or her unique learning needs and interests.
Here’s how to get started with school choice:
- Find out which school your student is zoned for here.
- Click here to access the Projected 2019-20 List of Frozen Schools, subject to change as the year progresses.
- Learn about your options so you can make the right choice. Pasco County Schools has many innovative programs from which to choose. To view the Pasco Pathways Catalog and explore some of the great programs we offer, click here.
Pasco Pathways Application Window
| Grade Level | Application Window Opens | Application Window Closes | Parent Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle and High | December 3, 2018 | December 14, 2018 | February 5-15, 2019 |
| Elementary | January 8, 2019 | January 18, 2019 | February 20 - March 1, 2019 |
| After Deadline Select Magnet Schools/Programs | March 28, 2019 | April 5, 2019 | May 2-6, 2019 |
| After Deadline Non-Magnet Schools | April 24, 2019 | May 3, 2019 | May 22-May 24, 2019 |
| After Deadline School Choice | June 13, 2019 | June 27, 2019 | July 24 - July 26, 2019 |
Pasco Pathways Application Window
Middle and High Schools
Application Window Opens: December 3, 2018
Application Window Closes: December 14, 2018
Parent Acceptance: February 5-15, 2019
Elementary Schools
Application Window Opens: January 8, 2019
Application Window Closes: January 18, 2019
Parent Acceptance: February 20 - March 1, 2019
After Deadline Select Magnet Schools/Programs
Application Window Opens: March 28, 2019
Application Window Closes: April 5, 2019
Parent Acceptance: May 1-3, 2019
After Deadline Non-Magnet Schools
Application Window Opens: April 24, 2019
Application Window Closes: May 3, 2019
Parent Acceptance: May 22-May 24, 2019
After Deadline School Choice
Application Window Opens: June 13, 2019
Application Window Closes: June 27, 2019
Parent Acceptance: July 24 - July 26, 2019
- Check out our FAQ document for frequently asked questions.
- Please read, understand, and agree to all of the terms and conditions regarding Pasco County School’s Magnet Plan and School Choice Plan pathways, including the Appeals process and legal attestations.
- To begin, answer the following question below.
This application system is best supported by Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari browsers.
Technical difficulties may be experienced by applicants using the Google Chrome browser and/or mobile devices such as phones and tablets.
Has your child ever been enrolled in a Pasco County Public School?
(including Charter Schools, PreK, Early Head Start programs etc…)
| YES | NO |
Has your child ever been enrolled in a Pasco County Public School?
(including Charter Schools, PreK, Early Head Start programs etc…)
For any questions regarding School Choice Programs, contact schoolchoice@pasco.k12.fl.us
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