Frequently Asked Questions

Before completing a magnet application, you will need to ensure that your child has a student identification number with Broward County Public Schools. You may secure the identification number from your child's home boundary school or any Broward County Public School.

There are 3 School Choice options for your child:

1. Reassignment
2. Magnet Program (only one magnet program)
3. Nova School

You can apply to all three School Choice options listed above, but you can only apply to one magnet program.

Yes. Tracking your child’s status or making changes to your child’s application is fast and simple. Please visit the School Choice website for more information.

Please visit the School Choice website for more information.

No. However, if your child is in a Magnet Program and applies to a secondary program by the deadline date, and meets the academic criteria, he/she will be given priority placement in filling the available seats. If a student chooses a different theme, priority placement WILL NOT be given. There is no automatic transfer.

No, it is YOUR responsibility to guarantee that your child's application is submitted online to the Office of School Choice by the deadline date.

No, Magnet Programs are free to students.

Yes, transportation is provided by The Broward County School District to Magnet Schools for Magnet students who reside more than 2 miles from the school based on Magnet Transportation Zones.

There is no cost within designated Magnet Transportation zones.

No. You must register at the school following acceptance into the Magnet Program. The Office of School Choice sends acceptance letters to designated students, indicating a designated registration period. All students must register during that time period to guarantee a spot in the program.

Current magnet students do not need to apply in order to remain in their present magnet school. However, magnet students in the 5th and 8th grades must apply for middle and high school magnet programs.

No, you will need to complete an application to enroll your child in the Broward County Magnet Programs. Placement in a Magnet Program will be based on space availability, along with academic/talent criteria at the secondary level.

Contact the Office of School Choice at 754-321-2480 to request that your child be considered at their second choice Magnet School.

The transportation schedule is mailed to eligible parents the week prior to the first day of school. 

A School Choice magnet program application is not required for students who live within the school’s attendance area. Parents may contact the school for information on how to participate in the magnet program.