Choice Programs in the Orange County Schools

You may choose to apply for your child to attend a Choice School or participate in a Choice Program at a traditional school. Contact the schools or follow the links below for more information.

Hillsborough Elementary School (K–5) is a year-round school.

The following three schools offer choice programs within a traditional school setting:

• Central Elementary School (K–5): Engineering is Elementary
• Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary School (K–5): Global Competencies (Closed to new Choice applications; school is at capacity)
• Cedar Ridge High School (9–12): International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

Complete a Choice School Application

• Upcoming 2022–23 school year: The deadline has passed and applications are now closed. Late applications are not accepted. Placement notifications are sent in mid-February.
• Current 2021–22 school year: The deadline has passed and applications are now closed. Late applications are not accepted.