School Choice Options

School choice strengthens the availability and quality of educational options available to parents.  It provides opportunities for developing the potential that lies within the young leaders of tomorrow.

Research has suggested, repeatedly, that the number one indicator in a child’s academic success is the presence and involvement of the parent.

This website is a resource which families may use to research the best choice to match the interests of their sons and daughters.

* School Choice for students wishing to attend a public school outside their assigned boundary area, within Pasco County.  Please note:  This includes students wishing to transfer into Pasco County from a neighboring county (Including students that have applied for the International Baccalaureate Program and reside outside of Pasco County);

* Out of County School Choice Release Application Forms, for students that live in Pasco County but wish to attend a pubic school in another county.

* McKay Scholarships for students with disabilities;

* Home Education, giving the parents freedom to direct their child’s education;

* Technical Programs and Career Academies offer rigorous and relevant career education by providing a vital link between education and industry;

* Charter schools meeting unique student learning and community needs;

* Virtual education for elementary, middle, and high school students; 

* Florida’s Opportunity Scholarship Program for students in failing public schools; and

* No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is for students in schools that underperform, providing free tutoring or transfer to a better performing public school. For information on NCLB please contact our Title One Department Elena Garcia - Supervisor, Title I Part A & Migrant, Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) • Phone: (813) 794-2324

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Download: Home Education Information Packet
Letter to Open Home Education Program (español)
Letter to Close Home Education Program

Students in Transition Program/Homeless Students: Please contact Erika Remsberg, Homeless Liaison for Pasco County Schools
813-794-4980

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