New Jersey has a great program that allows students to enroll in a public school in a district outside of their resident district without any cost to their parents. New Jersey’s Interdistrict Public School Choice Program increases educational opportunities for students and their families by providing students with school options outside of their district of residence and giving parents the power to select a school program that best serves their child’s individual needs.
Participation in the program is optional for school districts. Once approved, the choice district designates the available seats in specific grades and programs that are open to choice students. Where choice options are available, any student who resides in New Jersey is eligible to apply.
There are currently 136 approved Choice Districts for the 2014-15 school year.
The Public School Choice Program benefits students and parents, as well as the choice districts. Choice programs might have smaller class sizes, increased instructional time, and a school culture more conducive to a student’s success in school. Many choice districts have established specialized and innovative programs and courses that focus on areas such as art, music, foreign languages and technology, and are open to students who demonstrate an interest in the special programs. Opening enrollment to students outside the district can bring in more students interested in taking advantage of these special programs and courses, allowing both the programs and students to grow and flourish. The program becomes a win/win for all involved.
The state also has many small districts and schools that sometimes experience population shifts that result in budget crunches. Opening enrollment beyond the district’s boundaries can alleviate the effects of these shifts and bring greater stability to operations, since choice students bring additional funding to the district. The addition of students with different backgrounds and perspectives from those of the district’s resident students also can enrich the school community.
Students need to apply for this program. The deadline for applications is December 2, 2013. These links will give you all sorts of information and details that will help you find out how to move forward with this opportunity.
This program could be a great thing for you and your family, here is the link to the home page http://www.state.nj.us/education/choice/.
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