Seminole County Public Schools

Your Future…Your Choice!

Seminole County Public Schools have been recognized many times for ranking among the top 10% of the nation’s school districts meeting the needs of families choosing schools.  For over 30  years, Seminole County SAT scores have exceeded the state and national averages.  Over 83% of the graduating seniors from Seminole County high schools attend two or four year colleges or universities.  Over 24,000 volunteers donate nearly 500,000 hours to all the district schools.  This represents over $9 million worth of services donated.  The 2001 penny infrastructure sales tax (the 7th cent), with ¼ of the cent allocated for schools yielded millions of dollars for school construction.  More than a dozen projects were supported by that revenue.  SCPS is a school district in which the average building age is 12 years. Fifty-seven schools have been recognized as a Five Star School by the state Department of Education. This distinction is for exemplary community involvement.  SCPS has one of the highest percentages in the state for students who qualify for the Florida Bright Future Scholarship Program annually.

What is choice? Seminole County Public Schools provides many opportunities for students to attend a school other than their zoned school and strives to accommodate family choice to the maximum extent possible. These educational experiences, including magnet schools and programs, cluster schools, and school transfer options, provide families with choices to customize their child’s education from kindergarten through grade twelve.

The Choices Web site, www.seminoleschoolchoices.com, presents comprehensive information related to all school choice options.  Navigation through the site allows families to research programs, application processes, and timelines easily. The latest news link announces important parent information from Choices. All forms and applications are readily available on the site.

Magnet schools and programs are designed to address specific educational interests and foster student achievement. Elementary, middle and high school magnet programs provide students with innovative, theme-based learning opportunities. Students who are residents of Seminole County are eligible to apply for these exciting kindergarten through grade twelve magnets. In addition to magnet schools and programs, there are a variety of transfer options available to further the School Board’s goal of improving the balance of enrollment within the District.

For further assistance contact the Choices Department at 407-320-0329, or your student’s guidance office.