• Welcome to the Office of School Choice!

    Our mission is to provide families with educational opportunities in Duval County from VPK - 12th Grade.  Individuals who are interested in exploring the options may click on the following links: 

    Magnet | Special Transfer Options | Early Childhood/VPK | High School Acceleration Programs | Virtual Learning | Career and Technical Education | Home Education | Charter Schools  

      

     

    Families New to Duval County or Returning to Duval County. Registration information can be found here.

    Late Applications are now available through your Parent/Guardian FOCUS Account. 

    Wait List information is now available through Student Focus Accounts.  Directions can be found here.

    Next notification date for late application:  June 5th

     

       Click here  School Choice Application Guide | School Choice Cancellation Form 2020 - 2021 School Year

     

     

     

     

    Red Cross

    PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)

    FOR DISTRICT OFFICES

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that school districts implement mitigating strategies to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Effective immediately the following guidelines below are in effect for all District Offices until further notice.

    SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES

    District and School-Based Staff are practicing Social Distancing as Recommended by the CDC

    • The Office of School Choice is open to visitors from 9 - 11 AM until June 5, 2020. 
    • Visitors must wear a face covering prior to entering the building.
    • Starting June 8, all visitors must schedule an appointment through NEMO-Q (check website for details); appointment times 9am - 12 pm Monday - Thursday. 
    • For questions, email school_choice@duvalschools.org

     

     

     

     

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    Magnet Schools of America Certified Magnet School

    Douglas Anderson SoTA, Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School and Pine Forest Elementary School of the Arts Become Nationally Certified Magnet Schools

    As 2019 Nationally Certified Magnet Schools, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School and Pine Forest Elementary School of the Arts have met the Magnet School Standards of Excellence and upheld the five founding pillars of magnet schools: diversity; innovative curriculum and professional development; academic excellence; high quality instructional systems; and family and community partnerships. 

     

     

    Duval County Public Schools is pleased to share with you our School Choice website. This site is designed to give families an overview of the many types of school choices that are available to children in Duval County. Here you will find information about specific programs including: neighborhood schools, magnet schools, special transfer option schools, charter schools, and virtual schools. 

    Our goal is to provide services and assistance that will afford students educational opportunities that best meets their needs. No matter the type of school you are looking for...YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE!
  • 20202 School Choice Reference Guide
  • Parent Resource Center 
    4037 Boulevard Center Drive
    Suite 100 (1st Floor)
    Jacksonville, FL 32207
     
    Phone:
    904.390.2082
     
    Fax:
    904.390.2070
     
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  • Duval County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status or genetic information (and other protected classes included in the district’s Non-Discrimination Policy) in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scout of America Equal Access Act.