School Choice District Plans
District |
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| Name | William Storms |
| Title | Supervisor |
| Address | 1960 Landings Blvd |
| City and Zip | Sarasota , FL 34231-3331 |
| Phone | (941) 927-9000 ext 32265 |
| Web Site | http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us |
| William_Storms@sarasota.k12.fl.us | |
| Description | The district's school choice procedures have, for over six years, ensured that all students, regardless of their legal domicile, have the ability to choose any eligible school, including one's districted or neighborhood school, which meets their educational needs. Controlled Choice- based on capacity. Controlled Choice is a student assignment methodology which allows parents of all public school students the opportunity to express preferences from a range of schools offering educational program options for their children and which promotes stability of assignments for students. Options include magnet schools, charter, alternative schools, dual enrollment, and traditional attendance zone waivers. Examples of programs include: Basic Plus; Visual and Performing Arts; Second Chance (focus is upon delinquent, dropout, and other at-risk students); International Baccalaureate; Law/Public Service Academy; Health Sciences, construction technology or excellence in math, science, and technology; Talented, Artistic, and Gifted; Environmental Sciences; and Technology. Computerized lottery system 38 schools in district- School Choice availability changes each year due to school capacity. Mentee District: Pinnellas County |
| Transportation Information | Choice transportation has been possible for all students within their zone. To request school bus transportation- call 486-2141. Students may accept the choice assignment despite lack of transportation. Students who do not desire the choice assignment without transportation shall be guaranteed assignment to their districted school. Transportation is provided to students attending magnet schools, students assigned by the district to special programs, and others in accordance with transportation service standards, Florida Statutes, and district policies set by the School Board. |
| Application Information | Available only to Sarasota County residents. Deadlines: 2/9/04 Application Period begins 2/27/04 Application Period ends. |
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