Choice Schools

Choice Schools, also known as Educational Program Opportunities (EPO), give families the option to apply to a school outside of their assigned neighborhood school during the open enrollment period.

Our district offers six Choice Schools, each with unique programs and learning experiences. We encourage families to visit each school’s website to explore detailed information about academics, programs, and campus life.

Before submitting an EPO application, please be sure to:

  • Review the school’s specific application requirements

  • Understand any special terms and conditions

  • Learn about the lottery and selection process

List of Choice Schools

Academic Eligibility Requirements

All applicants must meet academic criteria. Requirements differ depending on whether the student currently attends a BPS school.

For Current BPS students:

Choice Schools will review academic data already on file with the district, which may include:

  • Current FAST PM3 assessment data

  • Historical FSA data (prior to FAST, if needed)

  • I-Ready data (reviewed for rising 7th graders to verify on-grade level performance)

Important: Parents of BPS students do not need to upload or submit testing data. The choice school will access this information directly.

For Students NOT Currently Enrolled with BPS:

Non-BPS applicants must provide nationally normed test results which may include:

  • A minimum 45th percentile score in the ELA/Math composite

The test must be a nationally normed assessment

  • Example: Iowa Basic Test of Skills (IBTS)

  • MAP testing is not accepted

Important: After the lottery, if the student is offered a contingent seat for Edgewood Jr/Sr HS or West Shore Jr/Sr HS, parents must provide the school the required test scores and report cards at the end of the school year. Failure to complete these requirements will result in the revocation of the seat offer.

Requirements for All Schools of Choice

  1. Must be a current Florida Resident and upload two (2) proofs of residency from Tier 1 and Tier 2 to the Parent Portal before submitting an application or attach them to the application.

  2. A behavioral/academic parent and student contract is required upon entry. This will be completed by the parent during the application process in a series of "Agree" questions thru Focus. 

  3. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are expected to fulfill 20 community service hours annually. 

Additional Requirements for Secondary Schools of Choice (Edgewood & West Shore):

  1. The student has been academically promoted each year beginning in 3rd grade (never had promotion requirements waived or received a "Good Cause Exemption).

  2. Final report card grades for the current year must reflect a "C" or higher in English/Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

  3. Secondary Schools of Choice-Student(s) are expected to fulfill 25 community service hours annually.

Testing Requirements

If you have questions about testing requirements or eligibility, please contact the Office of School Choice at (321) 633-1000 extension 11395.

Contact: 
Brevard Public Schools
School Choice & Special Programs - Curriculum & Instruction
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940
(321) 633-1000 ext. 11395