School Choice
School choice gives families the opportunity to be involved in selecting the school their child will attend and to explore options outside of their attendance area zone. Flagler Schools uses school choice as a strategy to ensure that students receive the education that best meets their needs.
Families should consider the possible consequences of changing schools. In some cases, academic credit and athletic eligibility may be impacted, particularly for middle and high school students. Academic concerns should be discussed with the school counselor, and athletic concerns should be discussed with the athletic director.
School Choice Applications
Hardship Choice applications for the 2025-2026 school year are open for Belle Terre Elementary School and Indian Trails Middle School due to limited capacity.
A new Controlled Open Enrollment window has opened from April 16th and will run through May 16th for Bunnell Elementary, Old Kings Elementary, Rymfire Elementary, Wadsworth Elementary, Buddy Taylor Middle School, and Matanzas High School. If families choose to attend one of these schools, they do not have to apply for a Hardship. Instead, they would need to complete the Controlled Open Enrollment form beginning on April 16th.
These measures are being implemented to better accommodate the preferences of families and students in our community. Please continue to check this page for additional information regarding school choice over the next several weeks.
2024–2025 Applications
2025-2026 Applications
- Controlled Open Enrollment 2025-2026
- Program of Study 2025-2026
- Employee Choice 2025-2026
- Hardship Choice 2025-2026 - Belle Terre Elementary and Indian Trails Middle School ONLY
Controlled Open Enrollment 2025-2026
Program of Study 2025-2026
Employee Choice 2025-2026
Hardship Choice 2025-2026 - Belle Terre Elementary and Indian Trails Middle School ONLY
Scholarships
Florida provides a variety of school choice options, which include K–12 scholarship programs. These scholarship programs allow families choice among public and private schools, empowering them to discover educational options that work best for their student. Please visit the School Choice Scholarships page for eligibility and application information.