District Application Programs
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District Application Programs
- 2023-24 DAP Fairs
- Discovery Nights
- Important Dates for 2023-2024 School Year
- District Application Programs Annual Policy Review Process
- DAP 101: Introduction to Pinellas County Schools' Magnet & Fundamental Programs
- DAP Late Application Period Information- Seats & Wait Lists
- Frequently Asked Questions- Wait List & Late Application Period
- 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
- 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
- International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Candidate School
- 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
- Academy for Aquatic Management Systems and Environmental Technology
- 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 Calendar
- Student Assignment
District Application Programs
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Important Dates for the 2023-2024 School Year
Pinellas County Schools prides itself on providing a wide variety of experiences for students that offer opportunities for acceleration and exploration. We offer families 82 different District Application Programs (magnet and fundamental) to provide distinct student experiences with unique educational programming that meets their needs, develops their talents and challenges them in new directions.
Our magnet school programs have received national recognition, including:
- James B. Sanderlin's Principal, Carrie Cormier, was named the 2023 Magnet Schools of America's Region III Principal of the Year.
- Douglas L. Jamerson Elementary School's Music teacher and STEAM Specialist, Marie Hill, was named the 2023 Magnet Schools of America's Region III Teacher of the Year.
- James B. Sanderlin PK-8 was awarded the 2022 Magnet Schools of America’s President’s Award recognizing it as one of the top 5 performing magnet schools in the country.
- Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole was awarded the 2021 New and Emerging Magnet School of Excellence making it the top performing magnet school in this category.
- Douglas L. Jamerson Elementary School just recertified and is now a Nationally Certified Demonstration School joining Ridgecrest Elementary School with this high honor.
- 15 of our programs have earned Magnet Schools of America Merit Awards for demonstrating an exemplary commitment to academic excellence, innovative curriculum, diversity efforts, specialized teaching staff and parent and community involvement.
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Learn more about District Application Programs
Need a username or to reset your password?
Bring or email a valid photo id to any PCS school and ask for a parent account. Any school can assist in issuing a username/ password or to reset the password.
The Student Assignment Office can also assist with parent accounts.
Questions?
The Student Assignment Office assists families during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contact Us: DAP@pcsb.org or StudentAssignment@pcsb.org or (727) 588-6210Procedures
Events
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October 21, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM All-County DAP & CTAE Fair
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October 26, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM North County DAP & CTAE Fair
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November 2, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM South County DAP & CTAE Fair at Gibbs High
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November 6, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Initial 2024-25 Special Assignment Request Application Period
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November 7, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Initial 2024-25 Special Assignment Request Application Period