Leon County Schools School Choice

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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.

It's now easier to send Leon County Schools School Choice a message.

Kindergarten registration is now open! ☀️

Also, be sure to check out the virtual kindergarten orientations happening now on elementary school websites.

👉For information on kindergarten registration, visit www.leonschools.net/kindergarten.

Are you ready for kindergarten? 🤩

Let's get ready for kindergarten! 🏫

The first of two kindergarten orientations for the 2021-2022 school year takes place this Friday, April 30. These virtual orientations can be accessed through elementary school websites and pages. Please contact your zoned school for specific details.

👉For more information on all things kindergarten, visit www.leonschools.net/kindergarten.

LCS SCHOOL CHOICE 21/22 ⏱ IF you were approved, you see “Pending Acceptance” in your parent portal -it is NOT approved until you accept! You MUST accept it by the close of business today! This morning they sent the 3rd reminder, if you don’t accept before 5pm today 4/9/21 your approval will be canceled.
URGENT 📱 ⏲ 🏃‍♀️ 😬

The School Choice window opened on January 5, 2021 and closed on March 1, 2021 at 5 p.m. There are no exceptions to this deadline.

If you applied before the deadline, you will receive the outcome of your response by March 26.

As always, information about LCS School Choice can be found at www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice.

Today is the LAST DAY to apply for Leon County Schools School Choice for the 2021-2022 school year. Applications are in your FOCUS Parent Portal. Visit www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice for more information.

March 1 is just days away! ⏰
Visit www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice for more information. 🍎

We are only HOURS away from School Choice closing on March 1 at 5 p.m. Don't delay! Apply today! ⏰🍎

Leon County Schools School Choice closes next Monday, March 1 at 5 p.m. For more information visit www.leonschools.net/schoolchoice. 🍎

For more information about SAIL High School ⛵️visit www.leonschools.net/sail.

As a reminder, Leon County Schools School Choice ends on March 1. Applications are in your FOCUS Parent Portal. 🍎

Augusta Raa Middle School is hosting a virtual Magnet Arts Showcase Parent Night TONIGHT, Feb 16, at 6:00 pm. Join in by logging onto the Zoom link below. There, you will be able to ask questions about curriculum, high school credit courses, and all of the elective programs Raa has to offer. Click on the link below to join the Zoom meeting.

Raa Middle School Arts Magnet Virtual Open House
Time: Feb 16, 2021, 06:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://leonschools-net.zoom.us/j/98960411811?pwd=TkJHbHo2NmxWTVZNMGRqMi9PY1Ivdz09

Meeting ID: 989 6041 1811
Passcode: RaaRams

Did you know? 🧐
Transportation is provided to all IB Prep students who live in Leon County. 🍎

Interested in IB Prep, but worried that you live far from Fairview? Transportation is provided to all IB Prep students who live in Leon County!
(*School bus pictured below may be more magical than the actual bus your child will ride.)

R. Frank Nims Middle School Academy of Legal Studies is a pre-law magnet program that is taking applications for the 2021-2022 school year until February 26.
Visit www.leoncountyschools.net/Nims for more information.

Nims Middle School unveils pre-law magnet program for Leon County middle schoolers “I personally like law and I plan on being a lawyer. And sometimes I watch Judge Judy,” one sixth-grader said.

Why Choose Amos P. Godby High School? Find out what makes Godby a great choice for college and career opportunities. 👇
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Amos P. Godby High School - Magnet Programs Amos P. Godby High School has a long tradition of offering unique programs, beginning with their Agriculture program which began with the opening of the scho...

Jose "Paco" Fiallos is a 16-year veteran instructor and teaches English at James S. Rickards High School. He was named Amazing Teacher of the month for December, in part for "Eva's Bodega," a food and supply closet that he created for students.

Choose Rickards IB Program and learn from amazing teachers like Mr. Faillos.

For more information about the Rickards IB program visit https://www.leonschools.net/domain/3859, or contact:
Dr. Joe Williams
Coordinator
Phone Number: 850.414.5500 Ext: 5036
Email: [email protected]
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Save the Dates! ⏰
Fairview Middle School Campus Visits. 🍎

Interested in the James S. Rickards High School IB Program? Tune in tonight from 6 -7 p.m. for a Virtual Open House. A video of the recorded meeting will be posted on their website in case you can't attend.

👉Join Rickards IB Virtual Open House Zoom Meeting
https://leonschools-net.zoom.us/j/96013395792...
Meeting ID: 960 1339 5792
Passcode: 604451

February is National CTE (Career Technical Education) Month.

Leon County Schools is proud to be a state leader in offering CTE programs at many of our elementary, middle and high schools, along with Lively Tech.

Be sure to contact these magnet schools to inquire about their CTE programs:
Cobb Middle School
Amos P. Godby High School
James S. Rickards High School

Due to an unforeseen event, we are postponing the Facebook Live for today.

We sincerely apologize for not being able to answer your questions Live. However, please ask any questions below 👇 in the comment section and we will endeavor to provide you a timely answer.

Thank you for your understanding. 🍎

We welcome you to tune in 📺 on Thursdays at Noon for a Facebook Live Q&A session.

For tomorrow, we will discuss School Choice Tips for Success and answer any questions you may have about the School Choice process, or about specific schools. 🍎

Save the Date! ⏰

Fairview Middle School IB Prep Virtual Open House is this Thursday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m.

All students and families interested in IB Prep are welcome to join in this virtual presentation to learn about curriculum electives, the benefits of IB Prep, and to ask questions.

Find the Zoom link here:
https://www.leonschools.net/Page/38162

The second IB Prep Virtual Open House will be on February 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Email Lee Cameron, Fairview's IB Prep Coordinator, at [email protected] with any questions.