Opportunity Scholarship Program

2009-2010

This State of Florida program allows parents and guardians whose students were enrolled in 2008-2009 and/or assigned for 2009-2010 to a failing school to attend a higher-performing school. A failing school is one that has received a failing grade twice within a four-year period.

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Procedures: If a school is designated as failing, the student's parent or guardian is notified by mail. If the parent chooses to participate in the Opportunity Scholarship Program, the parent must submit an application. The parent may choose one of the following options:

  1. Parent or guardian may choose to have their student remain in the current or projected school.
  2. Transfer the student to another public school that has been graded 'C' or higher. This year, the School Choice Office is offering a choice of three K-5, two middle and 10 high schools. The parent should make a first and second choice on the application. However, you may be assigned to any of the school choice options listed for your student's grade level.

    The parent must fill out an Opportunity Scholarship Program Student Transfer Application and either mail or bring it to the School Choice Office in the Duval County Public Schools' administration building at 1701 Prudential Drive, 32207, by July 31, 2009. DO NOT FAX THE APPLICATION. You will be notified by mail regarding the 2009-2010 school assignment for your child.

    If a parent or guardian fails to receive a pre-printed Opportunity Scholarship Program Student Transfer Application in the mail and would like to apply, download an application from duvalchoice.com and return it along with two forms of proof of address to the School Choice Office.
  3. Transfer the student to another public school that has been graded 'C' or higher that is NOT in Duval County. It is the parent's responsibility to contact the other school district to determine if that district will accept the student based on that district's adopted criteria. If accepted by the other school district, the parent must contact the School Choice Office at 390-2144 to obtain a release from Duval County. Transportation to the other school district will be the parent's responsibility.

OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FORMS

    The 2009-2010 Opportunity Scholarship Program application deadline has passed. Results were mailed early August.

    If you have any questions, please contact the School Choice office at 390-2144.

    Once the state releases school grades:

    • A list of eligible schools published.
    • Notification letters and applications will be mailed to parents of eligible students. Applications available online.
    • Submit completed application to School Choice Office. Deadline date will be determined after release of 2009 school grades.