Leon County Schools School Choice

The LCS 2023-2024 School Climate Survey is Now Open! 🙋‍♀️
Parents/ Guardians--we would appreciate your feedback by taking this short survey regarding your child's school. The survey window closes this Friday, March 22. Click on the link to take the survey: https://bit.ly/3TpJlXu or press down on the QR code.

🌟 Exciting News! Join us at Wesson School this Friday, March 22, for our FREE Community Screening Event! 🌟

Is your child reaching their developmental milestones? Don't miss out on this opportunity to ensure their growth and well-being. Register today for a comprehensive screening that covers all aspects of your child's development.

Why are developmental screenings important? Early detection of developmental delays or issues can lead to early intervention and support, maximizing your child's potential and success in life. By participating in our screening event, you're taking a proactive step in safeguarding your child's future.

Date: This Friday, March 22, 2024
Time: 8:30am-2:00pm
Location: Wesson School, 2813 Meridian Street
Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/rHha4ftQFe

Be sure to secure your spot and give your child the best start possible! Let's work together to nurture happy, healthy, and thriving children. See you there! 🌈

As a reminder, School Choice for the 2024-2025 School Year closes this Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m. ⏰ Applications are in Focus Parent Portals. For more information visit www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice.

SAVE THE DATE and chart your course! 📍 School Choice opens on Monday, January 8. School Choice applications will be available in Focus Parent Portals on that day. For more information about School Choice visit www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice.

Despite the weather forecast for Sunday, LCS is prepared to welcome students at Lawton Chiles High School for the 2023 Longest Table event from 1- 3 p.m.

The Longest Table is open to ALL Leon County high school students, and they can still register for the event at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_h9EY8og3FtkziM4s-j-c5ipEln5x_lVGHKvYXGzqvk/viewform?edit_requested=true

School Choice for the 2023-2024 school year is now open! 🤩
🍎School Choice applications are in FOCUS Parent Portals. It is not first come, first serve. You can update your application at any time before the closing date and time.
🍎 “Save” = You have submitted the application.
🍎School Choice closes on March 1 at 5 p.m.
🍎Visit www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice for more information and FAQ’s.

Leon County Schools School Choice closes TOMORROW, March1, at 5 p.m. No late applications / applications submitted after 5 p.m. will be accepted.

👉For more information visit www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice

We appreciate the interest and questions about LCS School Choice. Please be patient if you are calling or emailing the School Choice office. The School Choice staff are diligently answering and returning phone calls and emails as quickly as they can. 🥰
Other information and FAQ's can be found at www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice.
or email School Choice at [email protected]
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Q. How long is the School Choice window open?
A. School Choice opened on January 5 and will close on March 1 at 5 p.m.
**This is not a first-come, first-served process. Applications will be processed after the March 1st deadline.**
Q. Where is the School Choice Application?
A. The School Choice Application is in your FOCUS Parent Portal, not on the School Choice website. You have to completely fill out the FOCUS Parent Portal registration if you have not done so already. Click on the FOCUS Parent Portal Registration here: https://leon.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
Q. Which digital device and browser do I need to use to fill out the application?
A. We highly recommend Google Chrome or Firefox and using a laptop / Chromebook or desktop to complete the registration and application process. Please let your school or the School Choice office know if you need access to a device.
Q. What do I do once I am in my FOCUS Parent Portal?
A. Once you are in your portal, select the student that you want to apply for School Choice. Next, select "School Choice Application." Once you are in the application you will see the first section with your name and address info.
Q. I don't understand the second section. What should I select?
A. The second section is 6 boxes. If none of these 6 boxes apply to you scroll past them. You do not have to select one of these six boxes to complete and submit your application. You may scroll down and select your requested schools. You may select up to three schools. We encourage you to select three schools to have options in case your first choice is not approved.
Q. How do I know if I have successfully submitted the application? Will I receive an email?
A. Yes, you will receive an email. You can make sure it was saved/submitted by accessing the application in your parent portal, and also make any changes to it before 5 p.m. on March 1.
Q. Do all schools have a lottery?
A. Schools that we receive more requests than they have seats available will have a lottery.
Q. Do I need to apply again if my student is already on School Choice now?
A. No, you ONLY apply if you wish to change schools tor the next school year / 2022-2023 school year.
Q. What do I do if my student is in VPK, 5th or 8th grade?
A. Your student will automatically be assigned to your home zone school next year. NOW is the time to apply for school choice to attend a school next year that is not your home zone school.
Q. What is my zoned school?
A. You are zoned by your home address. You can visit our website at www.leonschools.net and click on School Zones at the top.
Q. When will I know if my student was approved?
A. Everyone will have the outcome in their Focus Parent Portal no later than March 28.
Q. What do I do if my student is approved?
A. If your student is approved, you must accept their approval in the FOCUS Parent Portal in order to complete the process of being enrolled in that school.

School Choice for the 2022-2023 school year opens TODAY 🤩 and closes on Tuesday, March 1 at 5 p.m.
👉School Choice applications are in FOCUS Parent Portals.
👉Visit www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice for FAQ's and for more information.

School Choice for the 2022/23 school year begins January 5th-March 1st. The school choice application will be in your parent portal starting January 5. Visit our website if you have questions www.Leonschools.net/schoolchoice.

School Choice / Welcome to School Choice! Dear Parent or Guardian:We would like to inform you that all Florida School districts are required to notify parents of students with disabilities that their student(s) may be eligible to participate in the John M. McKay Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Program, commonly known as the McKay...

Save the Date! Leon County Schools School Choice opens on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 and closes on Tuesday, March 1 at 5 p.m.
👉For more information visit www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice.