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District Application Programs
- Important Dates During the 2024-2025 School Year
- 2024-25 DAP Fairs
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Discovery Nights
- How To Apply for 2024-2025 School Year
- Step-by-Step Process to Apply for a District Application Programs
- Application Areas
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Elementary
- Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary
- Center for the Creative Arts, Health & Wellness
- Center for Advancement of the Sciences and Technology
- Center for Digital Learning and STEAM
- Center for Gifted Studies
- Dual Language Immersion
- Center for Gifted Studies
- Center for Journalism and Multimedia Studies
- Center for Mathematics and Engineering
- Center for the Arts and International Studies
- Centers for Innovation and Digital Learning
- Curtis Fundamental Elementary
- Conservatory for the Arts
- International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme
- Lakeview Fundamental Elementary
- Madeira Beach Fundamental Elementary
- Midtown Academy
- Montessori Academy
- Pasadena Fundamental Elementary
- Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary
- Transportation
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Middle
- Cambridge Pre-Advanced International Certificate of Education
- Health and Wellness Leadership Academy
- Dual Language Immersion
- Center for Advancement of the Sciences and Technology
- Center for Innovation and Digital Learning
- Center for Communications, Journalism, and Multimedia
- Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
- International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
- Cambridge Conservatory for the Arts
- Madeira Beach Fundamental Middle School
- Academies of Engineering
- Middle School Centers for Gifted Studies
- Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School
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High
- R.I.S.E.
- Academy of Architecture, Robotics and Construction
- Academy of Culinary Arts
- Academy of Engineering
- Academy of Entertainment Arts
- Academy of Finance
- Academy of Information Technology
- Automotive Manufacturing Technology Center
- Boca Ciega High School Fundamental Program
- Business Economics Technology Academy (BETA)
- Cambridge Program – Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
- Career Academy for International Culture & Commerce
- Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT)
- Center for Construction Technologies
- Center for Culinary Arts
- Center for Education and Leadership
- Center for Journalism and Multimedia
- Center for Wellness and Medical Professions
- Criminal Justice Academy
- Dunedin High School Fundamental Program
- Exploring Careers & Education in Leadership (ExCEL)
- First Responders: National Guard Center for Emergency Management
- Institute for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (ISTEM)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
- Leadership Conservatory for the Arts
- Osceola Fundamental High School
- Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA)
- Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
- The Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy
- Veterinary Science Academy
- District Application Programs Policy Review
- District Application Programs Calendar
- Student Assignment
Middle School Application Programs
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Many programs are available to students who live anywhere in the county. Others have designated application areas. View Elementary School Application Program Areas.
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New - Health and Wellness Leadership Academy
Mangrove Bay Middle School
501 62nd Avenue Northeast
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
www.pcsb.org/mangrovebay-msMiddle School South: Application and Transportation Area- If your child is zoned for Azalea MS, Bay Point MS, John Hopkins MS, Meadowlawn MS or Tyrone MS they are eligible to apply and attend Mangrove Bay.
- To find your zoned school, visit www.pcsb.org/zone
There will be a 50% proximity priority for students who live nearest to the school.Visit the All-County or South County DAP Fair to learn more about this program.- Saturday, October 21 from 9 am to 11:30 am at Pinellas Park High
- Thursday, November 2 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Gibbs High
A Discovery Night and School Tours will be held in December and January.
Application Period Details:- January 9 -19, 2024
- Apply using the Focus Parent Portal at https://focus.pcsb.org
Acceptance Period Details:
- February 14- 23, 2024
- Review your application status to accept or decline a pending offer or check your wait list number using the Focus Parent Portal at https://focus.pcsb.org
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New - Dual Language Immersion - Spanish
Oak Grove Middle School
1370 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater
Phone: (727) 524-4430
www.pcsb.org/oakgrove-msMiddle School North: Application and Transportation Area- If your address is zoned for Carwise, Dunedin Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor or Tarpon Springs middle school, students are eligible to apply and attend the Spanish Dual Language Program.
- To find your zoned school, visit www.pcsb.org/zone
Visit the All-County or South County DAP Fair to learn more about this program.- Saturday, October 21 from 9 am to 11:30 am at Pinellas Park High
- Thursday, October 26 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Countryside High
Application Period Details:- January 9 -19, 2024
- Apply using the Focus Parent Portal at https://focus.pcsb.org
Acceptance Period Details:
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- February 14- 23, 2024
- Review your application status to accept or decline a pending offer or check your wait list number using the Focus Parent Portal at https://focus.pcsb.org
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Arts
Pinellas County Schools offers two middle school magnet programs that focus on the arts. Students are exposed and can select an arts-focus in one of the multiple visual or performing arts specailtys offered. Students are able to explore, develop and deepen their artistic interests and passions in band, dance, orchestra, theater, visual, and vocal arts while participating in academically rigorous core curriculum instruction.
Pinellas County Schools offers the following art-themed middle school programs:
Center for International Studies in the Arts and Multimedia Journalism
- John Hopkins Middle
Cambridge Conservatory for Academics and the Arts
- Tarpon Springs Middle
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Communications and Multimedia Journalism
The Journalism program equips students with valuable life skills that will serve them no matter what their future pursuits. Students become confident writers, trained photographers, effective communicators and informed, involved citizens as they explore all aspects of evolving media, including digital technology. Students develop confidence through print, podcasting and TV publication of their work.
Center for International Studies in the Arts and Multimedia Journalism
- John Hopkins Middle
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Fundamental
Pinellas County’s Fundamental Programs offer students a family oriented, structured environment. Parent-teacher-student commitment to a quality education enables growth in the areas of responsibility and self- discipline. Among the school’s requirements are daily homework, dress code, and monthly parent meetings.
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Gifted Studies
Centers for Gifted Studies are designed to deliver challenging and detailed curriculum that promotes creativity, as well as critical and complex thinking. Through inquiry and investigation, students will concentrate on significant, real-world problems.
To be eligible, students must:
• Meet all state requirements for gifted placement
• Provide a copy of their Educational Plan upon requestMiddle School Centers for Gifted Studies
- Dunedin Highland Middle (N)
- John Hopkins Middle (S)
- Morgan Fitzgerald Middle (M)
- Thurgood Marshall Middle (S)
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International Studies
Cambridge Pre-Advanced International Certificate of Education
- Pinellas Park Middle (Mid-County Application Area)
- Cambridge Pre-Advanced International Certificate of Education
- Tarpon Springs Middle (North County Application Area)
- Cambridge Conservatory for Academics and the Arts
- Cambridge Pre-Advanced International Certificate of Education
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
- James Sanderlin PK-8, an IB World School (Countywide)
- Largo Middle, an IB World School (Mid-County Application Area)
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Candidate School
- Safety Harbor Middle, an IB Candidate School (North County Application Area)
- Pinellas Park Middle (Mid-County Application Area)
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- East Lake Middle (N)
- Azalea Middle (S)
Center for Advancement of the Sciences and Technology
- Bay Point Middle
Center for Innovation and Digital Learning
- Tyrone Middle School
