School Choice Options

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Choice Programs

Miami-Dade County Public Schools continues to strive to offer flexibility and variety in school choice by providing specialized non-Magnet Programs that give parents and students exceptional additional options in their educational decisions. Choice Programs offer a broad variety of specialty programs from grades K – 12 at a variety of schools throughout the district.

Choice programs differ from Magnet programs in that they are primarily designed for students who reside within the school’s boundary. These students are given priority placement. After boundary students are placed, any remaining seats are offered to out-of-boundary students through the online Choice application process.

Choice programs are thematic, curriculum-based offerings available at all grade levels and conducted during regular school hours. After-school programs are not included in the Choice application options. Please note that transportation is typically not provided for Choice programs, so parents may need to arrange transportation for their student(s) if a school of Choice is approved by the appropriate Region.

Program Search

How to Apply for Choice Programs

Follow the Online Choice Application Process Below:

  • Search for any programs of interest for you and your child.
  • Applying to the school of your Choice:
    • Login via the M-DCPS Parent Portal by visiting www.dadeschools.net, click “Portal,” followed by “Parents.”
    • Login using a Google or Apple ID
    • Click on the CHOICE Tile
    • Complete the online Choice Application through the Parent Portal
    • Notifications will be sent to registering parent or legal guardian through the Google or Apple ID used in the application
    • Applications submitted by anyone other than the registering parent or legal guardian will be considered null and void.

More information about Choice Application process can be found at M-DCPS Federal and State Compliance Office Website.

Step-by-Step Video Guide for Parents: Logging into the Parent Portal and Accessing the Choice Application

Parent Guide: Viewing and Managing Offers (Accept, Reject, or Appeal)

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