Dec. 5, 2024 - The School Choice application window is open now through Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
This is the window where families can apply to magnet or Special Transfer Option (STO) schools for the 2025-26 school year.
These applications can be found in FOCUS, which is located in the Family Portal. To access the applications, parents must have a linked parent account.
When parents submit an application for a magnet or STO school, they are entering into a lottery process. To learn more about this application and lottery process, families can visit the School Choice website.
Virtual informational sessions
To assist families, the School Choice team is hosting several virtual information sessions where staff members will be available to answer questions. Click on the date below to register for a session:
Contacting the School Choice Team
Families can contact the school choice office by phone at (904) 390-2000 or by email at school_choice@duvalschools.org. Families can also schedule an appointment to meet with a school choice representative.