If your child was awarded a Choice seat and you accepted the seat and attends the program at the school, you do not need to complete another application for the next school year. Your child can stay through the highest grade level at the school. You will need to apply for 6th and 8th grade. If you are at a K-8 school, you must apply for 6th grade.

We moved to a new platform in November 2022 where a student ID number is needed in order to apply. If your child is currently or has ever been enrolled at a public school or a charter school, you will use that ID number. If your child has never attended a charter or public school, you will need to complete the "Request for Student ID" application first. Our department will then issue you a student ID number. The process can take up to 7 business days once all required documentation is submitted. Once the number has been issued, the option to complete a Choice Application will be available. 

You will log back into the Family Dashboard at that time to complete the Choice application. Once completed, you will see the completed application for your child on the Family Dashboard.

Click “Begin Application,” then click “Begin Application for (student name), click “Choice Programs”, and click “Submit.” Follow the directions on the screen from there. Make sure you hit the submit button at the bottom of the application after signing your name. Once you start the final step of the application, if you leave the page, it will not save what you have completed. Once the application has successfully been submitted, you will receive a confirmation/order number. 

We moved to a new platform in November 2022, where a student ID number is needed in order to apply. If your child is currently or has ever been enrolled at a public school or a charter school, you will use that ID number. If your child has never attended a charter or public school, you will need to complete the "Request for Student ID" application first. Our department will then issue you a student ID number. The process can take up to 7 business days once all required documentation is submitted. You will receive an email from our department with the student number. Once the number has been issued, the option to complete a Choice Application will be available. You will log back into the Family Dashboard at that time to complete the Choice application. Once completed, you will see the completed application for your child on the Family Dashboard.

If you have already created the profile for your child on the Family Dashboard, click your child's name next to the pencil icon. Double-check that the spelling of your child's name to make sure it matches as it is listed in SIS (this includes hyphens, apostrophes, and double last names), the student number is typed correctly without an "S", and that you selected the correct Enrollment option. Also double-check check you have put the first and last name in the correct box. Save and then refresh the screen. This should allow you to complete an application. 

If this still does not work, please contact us back with the email you created the account with and your child’s name and student ID number. 

If you have already created the profile for your child on the Family Dashboard, click your child's name next to the pencil icon. Double-check that the spelling of your child's name to make sure it matches as it is listed in SIS (this includes hyphens, apostrophes, and double last names), the student number is typed correctly without an "S,” and that you selected the correct Enrollment option. Also double check you have put the first and last name in the correct box. Save and then refresh the screen. This should allow you to complete an application.

One application per student may be submitted. Each application will allow the selection of up to (2) two Choice programs. The selections may be limited, depending on the student's grade level, program and attendance zone.

You will need to log into your Family Dashboard. On the main screen, you will see the applications you submitted. On the right side of the application, you will see a “Select Preferences” button. Click it and follow the directions to change your choices. 

Yes you can. You will need to log into your Family Dashboard. On the main screen, you will see the applications you submitted. On the right side of the application, you will see a “Select Preferences” button. Click it and follow the directions to change your choices. 

***Applications for schools that require auditions such as Bak Middle School of the Arts, The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach, A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts, Boynton Beach High School's Arts programs and West Boca Raton High School's performing Arts programs, cannot be changed after December 8, 2023. All other choice selections can be changed one time until January 26, 2024.

As you completed the application, pink boxes would pop up if specific documentation is required. To upload documents, you will go back to your Family Dashboard. Here you will see the application you submitted for your child. Under the column “Documentation Required,” you will see a “View/Add Docs.” Click it and follow the instructions for uploading documents. Our team will let you know if additional documents are required as we process the application.

Yes. Tracking your child's status or making changes to your child's application during the application period is fast and simple. Just log on to your Parent Dashboard, then enter your e-mail address and password used to set up your parent account. 

Once the application is completed and submitted online, you will receive a confirmation sent to the email address attached to your parent account. Remember to check all spam and junk email folders to ensure delivery. If the email is found in either of these folders, be sure to mark it as 'not spam' or 'not junk.'

Friday, December 8, 2023*: The deadline to apply for all programs at Bak Middle School of the Arts (all programs), The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach (Music-Band & Music-Orchestral Strings), Boynton Beach Community 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), and West Boca Raton Community High School Performing Arts programs.

Friday, January 26, 2024*. Application deadline for all Choice programs other than the programs listed above.

*The Choice application deadline date(s) may be subject to change as a result of conditions out of our control including, but not limited to: District/school closings, delay in school district daily operations, changes in school calendar, holidays, testing, etc. Updated deadline dates will be published. 

Use the “Forgot My Password” feature when logging in. Check your junk/spam folders in case the password reset email was rejected by your server. If you have problems with the “Forgot my Password” feature, send an email requesting a password reset, from the email address you signed up with to: choicequestions@palmbeachschools.org

If your child is zoned to attend a school that is currently at 95% or above enrollment, he/she will have more program options to apply for. Your child will no longer be restricted to selecting your zoned schools program as a first choice IF your zoned school is at or above 95% as indicated on the October FTE report. Any available program options will be shown in your Choice program application drop down menu.

No. Each child must have a separate application submitted.

Applying for a Choice program online is quick and easy. The process should not take more than 15 minutes.

You must apply online. Please contact your child’s current school or the Department of Choice and Career Options at choicequestions@palmbeachschools.org for additional assistance with the online application. 

No. All applications must be submitted online through the application system. 

It is the user's responsibility to protect the integrity of any information entered in the system. This includes but is not limited to passwords or personal information about you or your child. Your account is linked only to your child(ren).

No. You must wait one hour for the system to reset itself from your unsuccessful attempts. If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot my Password" feature. If you are still having difficulties, e-mail the Department of Choice and Career Options at: choicequestions@palmbeachschools.org for assistance.

No. A student and his/her parent must be residing in Palm Beach County prior to completing an application or auditioning for a Choice school or program in the PBCSD.

The address listed on the application must be the same as the address on file with the PBCSD Student Information System (SIS) at the time the application is submitted. If a current parent address is not consistent with the student’s address, the student’s address must be updated at the student’s current school. Addresses can only be updated by the data processor at the student’s current school. Once parents/legal guardians verify the address was updated, they must send an e-mail to the Department of Choice and Career Options at choicequestions@palmbeachschools.org to confirm the address was updated. Applications will not be processed if the address on the application and the address in SIS do not match by the application deadline date.

If students are unable to verify their address because they are awaiting placement in licensed foster care, experiencing homelessness or due to other extenuating circumstances they must indicate they have extenuating circumstances by emailing choicequestions@palmbeachschools.org . The Department of Choice and Career Options will review these applications and process them in accordance with the provisions of Board Policy 5.74 and 5.011. ii.

If the student does not have a SDPBC student number, proof of address document must be uploaded with the application. For a list of documents that may be accepted as proof of address, please refer to School Board Policy 5.011. The Department of Choice and Career Options reserves the right to ask for additional documentation in order to prove residency.