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Magnet & Fundamental Programs
- How To Apply for 2025-2026 School Year
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- Discovery Nights
- 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
Application Areas
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Elementary School Application Program Areas
Fundamental Programs
Pinellas County Schools elementary fundamental programs are open countywide, which means families can apply to any fundamental program regardless of where they live. Please note that transportation is not provided.Magnet Programs
Elementary magnet schools have specific geographic application areas. A family’s home address determines a student’s eligible application area for these programs. Please note that arterial transportation is provided for eligible students within the application area boundary.How to Find Your Application Area
To identify your application area for elementary magnet programs, start by determining your zoned middle school. Enter your address using the Find Your School Zone tool.Your zoned middle school helps define the geographic area used for magnet school applications.
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North County Application Area- Elementary
North County Application Area – Elementary Programs
If your family is zoned for Carwise, Dunedin Highland, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, or Tarpon Springs Middle School, your child is eligible to apply for the following North County elementary programs:
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Elisa Nelson Elementary – Center for Gifted Studies & Literacy Innovation
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Garrison-Jones Elementary – Dual Language Program
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McMullen Booth Elementary – International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP)
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Mid County Application Area- Elementary
Mid-County Application Area – Elementary Programs
If your family is zoned for Largo, Morgan Fitzgerald, Oak Grove, Osceola, Pinellas Park, or Seminole Middle School, your child may apply to the following Mid-County elementary programs:
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Mildred Helms Elementary – International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
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Ridgecrest Elementary – Center for Gifted Studies
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Walsingham Elementary – Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program
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South County Application Area- Elementary
South County Application Area – Elementary Programs
If your family is zoned for Azalea, Bay Point, John Hopkins, Meadowlawn, or Tyrone Middle School, your child may apply to the following South County elementary programs:
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Bay Point Elementary – Center for Advanced Science, Spanish, and Technology
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Midtown Academy – Center for Cultural Arts
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Midtown Academy – Center for Gifted Studies
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Midtown Academy – Center for Literacy Innovation
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Gulfport Montessori Elementary – Montessori Program
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South of Ulmerton
South of Ulmerton Boulevard – Elementary Programs
Students who live south of Ulmerton Boulevard are eligible to apply for all South County programs plus the following additional options:
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Douglas L. Jamerson Elementary – Center for Mathematics and Engineering
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Melrose Elementary – Center for Communications, Journalism, and Multimedia
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Unique Application Area Programs- Elementary
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Applicants living north of SR 60 (Gulf-to-Bay) may apply only to the Center for Digital Learning STEAM at Kings Highway or Conservatory for the Arts at Sandy Lane.
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Applicants living south of Ulmerton Road may apply only to Center for the Digital Learning at Gulf Beaches, or Center for the Arts and International Studies at Perkins.
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Applicants living south of SR 60 (Gulf-to-Bay) and north of Ulmerton Road can only apply to one of the Center for Digital Learning programs or one of the art programs at Perkins or Sandy Lane.
Unique Program Area Schools:
- Kings Highway Elementary's Center for Digital Learning & STEAM
- Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet- Center of Innovation & Digital Learning
- Perkins Elementary Center for the Arts & International Studies
- Sandy Lane Elementary Conservatory for the Arts
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Application Areas
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Middle School Application Program Areas
While many programs are available to students who live anywhere in the county, several programs have designated application areas defined by school zones.North Application Area
The North County Application Area serves students zoned for Dunedin Highland, Joseph Carwise, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor and Tarpon Springs middle schools.- Dunedin Highland Middle: Center for Gifted Studies
- East Lake Middle: Academy of Engineering
- Oak Grove Middle: Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program
- Safety Harbor Middle: IB MYP Candidate School
- Tarpon Springs Middle: Cambridge Conservatory of Academics and the Arts
Mid-County Application Area
The Mid-County Application Area serves students zoned for Largo, Morgan Fitzgerald, Oak Grove, Osceola, Pinellas Park and Seminole middle schools.
- Azalea Middle: Academy of Engineering (transportation only provided for South Application Area residents)
- Largo Middle: IB World School
- Morgan Fitzgerald Middle: Center for Gifted Studies
- Pinellas Park Middle: Cambridge Pre-Advanced International Certificate of Education
South County Application Area
The South County Application Area serves students zoned for Azalea, Bay Point, John Hopkins, Meadowlawn and Tyrone Middle Schools.
- Azalea Middle: Academy of Engineering
- John Hopkins Middle: Center for Gifted Studies
- Mangrove Bay Middle: Health and Wellness Leadership Academy
- Thurgood Marshall: Center for Gifted Studies
High School Application Program Areas
Student Assignment / Application Areas While many programs are available to students who live anywhere in the county, several programs have designated application areas defined by school zones.
The North County (N) Application Area serves students zoned for Countryside, Dunedin, East Lake, Palm Harbor University and Tarpon Springs high schools.
The Mid County (M) Application Area serves students zoned for Clearwater, Dixie Hollins, Largo, Pinellas Park and Seminole high schools.
The South County (S) Application Area serves the students zoned for Boca Ciega, Gibbs, Lakewood, Northeast and St. Petersburg high schools.
These schools have unique application areas:
Center for Wellness and Medical Professions ProgramsStudents who live north of State Road 60/Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard may only apply to the Center for Wellness and Medical Professions program at Palm Harbor University High.
Students who live south of Ulmerton Road may only apply to the Center for Wellness and Medical Professions at Boca Ciega High.
Students who live south of State Road 60/Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard and north of Ulmerton Road may apply to either of the Center for Wellness programs but not both.
Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Programs
The North County program, located at Tarpon Springs High, is for students zoned for Countryside, Dunedin, East Lake, Palm Harbor University and Tarpon Springs high schools.
The Mid County program, located at Clearwater High, is for students zoned for Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and Seminole high schools.
The South County program, located at Dixie Hollins High, is for students zoned for Boca Ciega, Dixie Hollins, Gibbs, Lakewood, Northeast and St. Petersburg high schools.
Programs without a North (N), Mid (M) or South (S) county designation accept applicants from anywhere in the county.
