Scholastic Academies Application

Please read the following information carefully before completing the Scholastic Academy Application.

  • Prior to completing your application please gather the following files to upload if they apply to you or your student(s).

    Current OCPS student applicants
    • Active duty miltary orders
    • Proof of residence for out of county or Same-grade Sibling applicants

    Non-OCPS student applicants
    • Active duty miltary orders
    • Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
    • Gifted Educational Plan (EP)
    • Section 504 Plan (IA)
    • Proof of residence for out of county or Same-grade Sibling applicants
    • Latest report card for Same-grade Sibling applicants
  • Parents of students entering grades K-12 in the coming school year may apply for one OCPS Scholastic Academy. No duplicate applications will be accepted.
  • Scholastic Academies have a limited number of seats available for the 2027-2028 school year and are assigned on a first come, first serve basis after any special considerations.
  • Completing the Scholastic Academy application does not guarantee that every applicant will be offered a seat for the 2027-2028 school year.
  • Once submitted, each scholastic academy application will be time stamped. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. 
    Students must meet the eligibility requirements of the Scholastic Academy for which they are applying.
    • If you are applying to a Gifted Scholastic Academy, your student must have an active Florida Education Plan for gifted services prior to submitting the Scholastic Academy application.
  • All information on the application must be complete and correct. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.
  • Parents/guardians will be notified if a seat becomes available, via email sent to the parent email address listed on the application. This email is considered the official notice of a Scholastic Academy seat offer. It is important that you check your email daily.
  • Parents/guardians of students who are offered a seat in a Scholastic Academy must fully register and accept the seat by the deadline listed in the notification email. Failure to register by the deadline will forfeit the seat offer.
  • Transportation is not provided for any Scholastic Academy. If a student is enrolled in a scholastic academy at his or her zoned school, the student will be eligible for transportation according to district transportation policy.
  • All wait lists for Scholastic Academies will cease to exist on August 24, 2027, and no more seat offers will be made after that date.
  • Each program has a minimum number that will be REQUIRED for the program to start. If a program does not receive that minimum number, the program will be discontinued and offers rescinded.