Elementary School Choice Open Enrollment Sessions From March 6-17

From Manatee Schools: Parents who would like to send their enrolling Kindergarten through 5th grade child to a school other than the one which they are assigned for the 2017-2018 school year, need to apply during the Elementary School Choice Open Enrollment Session, which runs from Monday, March 6, 2017 through Friday, March 17, 2017.

The Elementary School Choice Open Enrollment Session is the only time during the year when parents can apply to have their elementary school child attend another school, without giving a specified reason for the move. House Bill 7029 now offers the opportunity for out-of-county students to apply during the Choice Open Enrollment Session. Elementary School Choice applications are available during the choice application session of March 6, 2017 through March 17, 2017 online at www.manateeschools.net by clicking “Hot Topics” then “School Choice”; applications are also available at school sites, and at the Office of Student Assignment, located at 1400 1st Avenue East, in Palmetto.

It is important to note that students new to the school system will need to present a certified birth certificate and the social security number will be requested at the time they apply for school choice.Also, the Choice application must be completed/signed by the enrolling parent of record. Emailed submissions will be verified for Enrolling Parent by the email address entered in the Student Information System (Focus Parent Portal).

In-person or postal submissions require notary.

Approval of School Choice applications are subject to enrollment capacities and other factors. Choice options for elementary school students are limited to specific geographical clusters. Choice transportation may be provided within elementary school clusters provided the student lives more than two miles from the choice approved school.

For further details regarding the School District of Manatee County School Choice options please visit www.manateeschools.net and click “Hot Topics” then “School Choice” or contact the Office of Student Assignment at 941-708-4971.

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