School Choice
School Choice
School choice gives families the opportunity to be involved in selecting the school their child will attend and to explore options outside of their attendance area zone. Flagler Schools uses school choice as a strategy to ensure that students receive the education that best meets their needs.
Families should consider the possible consequences of changing schools. In some cases, academic credit and athletic eligibility may be impacted, particularly for middle and high school students. Academic concerns should be discussed with the school counselor, and athletic concerns should be discussed with the athletic director.
School Choice Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year
Controlled Open Enrollment for the Fall Semester of the 2026-2027 school year is closed. Notifications of approval/denial were sent March 12, 2026.
Please continue to monitor our website for announcements regarding future enrollment opportunities that may become available throughout the 2026-27 school year.
2026-2027 Applications
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Flagler Schools is pleased to announce the Employee Choice enrollment opportunity for the 2026-2027 school year. This program allows eligible employees to enroll their children in a school within the district, regardless of their assigned attendance zone.
Eligibility:
- This opportunity is available to all full-time and part-time employees of Flagler Schools.
- Please note that substitute teachers and adjunct coaches are not eligible for the program.
We recognize the dedication and commitment of our employees, and this program is designed to provide you with greater flexibility in your children's education.
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Families may apply for a hardship transfer when a condition or situation exists that could adversely impact the student's ability to succeed at their zoned school.
Students accepted through the Hardship Choice program may remain enrolled at their chosen school, provided they maintain good standing by adhering to the program's attendance, academic, and behavioral guidelines.
If applicable, relevant documentation must be submitted upon completion of the Hardship Choice Request Application. Failure to submit requested documentation in a timely manner will result in a delay of review.
Please allow up to four to six weeks for approval/denial notifications. Please submit a separate application for each student.
Below is a list of acceptable hardships (choices that have an asterisk after them require supporting documents):
- Active Military*
- Court Ordered Custody*
- Court Ordered Injunction*
- District Sibling Transfer (Sibling has been moved to another school)
- Foster Care Placement*
- Home Purchase/Under Contract*
- Hope Scholarship (if Capacity Allows)
- Moved out of Zone/Already Attending
- School Substantiated Bullying/Harassment*
- Shared Custody Agreement*
- Other
Scholarships
Florida provides a variety of school choice options, which include K–12 scholarship programs.
School Choice Scholarships expand educational choice by allowing public education funds to follow students to the schools or services that best fit their needs. Scholarship recipients are eligible to partially enroll in courses at their zoned, public school.
Enrollment in courses is subject to space availability and principal approval. Please visit the School Choice Scholarships page for additional information including eligibility and application information. Additional questions about this process can be emailed to School Choice .