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DECIDING ON FORT CAROLINE
Before applying to any Magnet program, the School Choice Office encourages parents to learn the details about the program which includes:
- Know Your Priorities
- Know about Transportation
- Know Entrance and Academic Performance Standards
CLICK HERE to view information about transportation to Fort Caroline.
Use THIS LINK to learn more about Performance Standards and the application process for all magnet programs.
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APPLYING: HOW TO CREATE A PARENT FOCUS ACCOUNT
A Parent FOCUS account is required to complete the School Choice Application Process. It is a two-step process. After you create your parent account you will then need to link your student to your account. The application will be available through the Parent FOCUS account. Click the title above to create your Parent FOCUS account.
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APPLYING: HOW TO LINK A STUDENT TO A PARENT ACCOUNT
After you have created your Parent FOCUS account, the next step in the process is to link your student's FOCUS account to your parent account. Make sure your email address, mailing address, and phone numbers are up to date in the Duval County Public Schools database. The school that your child(ren) currently attends is responsible for maintaining this information for families. The Office of School Choice cannot update mailing addresses, emails, and/or phone numbers. Click the title above to link your student to your parent account.
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AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions are required, but prior experience is not necessarily required! Beginners and those with developed skills in any art area will be successful at Fort Caroline.
When the Audition window opens, CLICK HERE to register your request for an audition.
Audition Dates:
2025 Audition Dates:
January 14, 2025 6:30 PM*
January 21, 2025 6:30 PM*
2D Art, Cinematic Art, and Theater applicants must submit a video prior to the January 14th or 21st auditions.
Deadlines for 2D Art, Cinematic Art and Theater Video submission:
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
submissions considered for the January 14th Audition Date
January 1st -January 19th
Submissions considered for the January 28th Audition DateAfter completion of the School Choice application, the application/ request to audition (ABOVE), and the audition, parents will be notified of status through the Parent FOCUS account by the middle of April.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the lottery, acceptance notification, and waitlists.