Hillsborough Schools
Choice Schools
How to Apply?
Apply directly online during open application windows. You will receive a confirmation email that your application was received in the system. You will be notified via email and phone of the results. Accept assignment by responding online or calling the Student Placement Information Line at (813) 272-4692.
Choice Schools
Choice Schools provide parents and legal guardians with children entering grades K-11 the opportunity to choose nonmagnet schools or Career & Technical Education programs. Parents may choose from a list of schools with space available. Transportation is not provided.
Choice Hardship
Choice Hardship allows parents and legal guardians, with a documented hardship, an opportunity to submit a request for a school that is capped for School Choice. Note: Requests are not automatic. Choice Hardship is limited and only available under extreme (documented) hardships. Transportation is not provided.
Parents are advised that School Choice may be revoked at any time if students do not meet behavior and attendance standards established by schools.
Procedures and Reasons for Revocation of School Choice and Choice Hardship
Procedures and Reasons for Revocation of School Choice and Choice Hardship
Statement of Understanding: School Choice and Choice Hardship
The approval of School Choice and Choice Hardship is a courtesy granted by the School Board of Hillsborough County with the understanding that students will maintain appropriate behavior, attendance, and timeliness and that all parties will honor the school district's Civility guidelines. Parents receiving approval for Choice Hardship are required to provide transportation to and from the requested school. All parents and students are advised that School Choice and Choice Hardship may be revoked by principals, at anytime, if established standards for conduct, attendance, tardiness, and civility are not maintained.
Reasons for Revocation of School Choice and Choice Hardship:
Student Change-of-Placement:A Student Change-of-Placement will result in a revocation of school choice and choice hardship.
Violation of Level One – Zero Tolerance Offense:
Violation of Level Two –Major Offense:
A student violation of either a Level One-Zero Tolerance Offense or Level Two-Major Offense may result in revocation of school choice and choice hardship.
Student Conduct:
Three (3) student referrals for misconduct may generate a warning letter to parents for possible revocation of school choice and choice hardship. Subsequent referrals for misconduct may result in revocation of school choice and choice hardship.
Student Tardies:
Five (5) tardies to school within a grading period may generate a warning letter to parents for possible revocation of school choice and choice hardship. Subsequent tardies may result in revocation of school choice and choice hardship.
Student Pick-Up:
Continued failure by a parent to pick-up a child from school at the designated dismissal time may result in a revocation of choice hardship.
Attendance:
Five (5) absences from school within a grading period may generate a warning letter to parents for possible revocation of school choice and choice hardship. Subsequent absence may result in revocation of school choice and choice hardship.
Civility:
Failure on the part of the student or parent to abide by the Hillsborough County School Board's Civility Policy may result in the revocation of school choice and choice hardship.
Submission of fraudulent, false, misleading information:
The submission of fraudulent, false, or misleading information on School Choice and Choice Hardship applications may result in revocation of the School Choice and Choice Hardship.
Appeals:
Appeals for Revocation of School Choice and Choice Hardship are processed through the Hillsborough County School Board's established Grievance Procedure.
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