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Santaluces Community High School

Guide to applying for Choice Academies

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Step 1:

Attend Santaluces Virtual Open House

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We invite all incoming 8th graders and their families to join us virtually as we showcase our amazing

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In-House and Choice Academies. Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet the Academy Teachers, Santaluces

Administrators, and students.

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Step 2: Explore each program

In-House

Criminal Justice - JROTC - Medical Academy - Web Design

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Choice Programs

Band/Music Industry -Culinary Arts-Cybersecurity-Early Childhood-Visual Arts

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Step 3: Make an INFORMED decision!

  • Discuss each program and possible career interests as a family.
  • Decide what your child is interested in.
  • Refer to the SY 2022 Choice Booklet - CLICK HERE (Available in all languages)
  • Familiarize yourself with the Open House dates for all district operated high schools. CLICK HERE
  • Attend open house based on the school’s program offerings and your interests.

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Step 4: Apply Online

  • The Choice application for the 2021-2022 school year will be available November 2, 2020. The deadline to apply for Santaluces Choice programs is January 29, 2021.
  • All applicants must meet residency, age and program eligibility criteria. The parent/legal guardian and the students must be full-time residents of Palm Beach County at the time of application submission.
  • Only one application per student.
  • Access the application at www.mypbchoiceapp.com
  • Parents must apply through the Choice app even if the family lives in Santaluces’ SAC zone

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Step 5: Monitor the Parent Dashboard

  • The District’s Choice & Career office will notify parents via email in April 2021.
  • Santaluces staff will send connect with accepted families via email.
  • Each family must accept/decline their seat by the district deadline.
  • The application for Controlled Open Enrollment will be available April 2021.

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Questions: Please Contact

Mr. Winfred Porter, Assistant Principal

Office Contact: (561) 649-6055

winfred.porter@palmbeachschools.org

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For Frequently Asked Questions: Click Here

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For information regarding School Choice options, send a detailed email to the Choice Department at: choicequestions@palmbeachschools.org