This process is open for the 2021-2022 school year, more information can also be found here.
Looking to get a variance for your child in Volusia County for the 2021-2022 School Year? The process can be daunting whether you are a newbie or very familiar with how this works! The information is located on the Volusia County School website located here, but let’s try to break it down:
Variances are called Second Choice Applications.
School Choice Applications are used to request a school other than the zoned school. Applications are open on March 1, 2020 and the applications will close through the last day of school for students.. Please read all of the following information before completing a School Choice Application.
- A separate application must be completed for each student.
- The school district will notify each family by email or letter of the School Choice Application Committee’s decision.
- The Volusia County School District cannot guarantee placement at a specific school due to factors such as over-crowding, program placement, class size, etc.
- Transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the family.
- In order to remain in your School Choice Placement, your student must:
- Comply with the Student Code of Conduct
- Maintain satisfactory academic performance
- Maintain satisfactory school attendance
How to Complete a School Choice Application:
Choose one type of application when completing your request to switch from the student’s zoned school. Only one application will be evaluated per student per year and all 3 application types below are evaluated by the district in the same manner. Duplicate applications will be returned or denied by the district.
You may complete the application by one of the three following:
- Parent Portal Account: Only Currently Enrolled VCS Students
- Sign into parent portal and complete the application
- Click this link to access a guide in completing the parent portal application
- Online Form: Current or New to VCS Students
- This online form is accessible by phone or computer. To apply online, please visit our link here: https://bit.ly/3eRa7Dv
- Paper Application: Current or New to VCS Students
- Paper applications can be completed at any Volusia County School. The school will forward the application to the Student Choice Office using the county mail service. This application may be delayed due to the physical delivery of the form to the School Choice Office.
Online applications are encouraged, however…you will not have access to the Parent Portal until your child is enrolled (a Kindergarten variance, for example)
The school district will notify each family by email or letter of the School Choice Application Committee’s decision.
If your child is currently enrolled in a Volusia County school and you do not have a Parent Portal account, please contact your school to open an account. Students new to Volusia Schools or incoming kindergarten students may obtain a paper application from any Volusia County school.
