http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/288561/School-Choice-in-Pinellas Can anybody tell me if school choice is still going on in Pinellas county for 2009-2010 school year? My husband called a couple of elemetary schools in Palm Harbor and he was told that even if we buy our house within the zoning for a particular school, it doesn't mean our kid gets to go to that school, it depends on space availability. Is this true? Has anyone had a similar experience recently? If so, we may look to private schools and I'd appreciate any tips on good private schools in the north Tampa/Pinellas area. Thanks! GreatSchools en-us BelaMaria Thanks so much for the replies. It's hard to plan a move when we don't even know where to start because of the schools. My husband will probably rent a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/288561/School-Choice-in-Pinellas?cpage=1#comment_299543 5100.299543 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:47:14 -0800 dhfl143 I have a friend who has children in a private school called Palm Harbor Montesory. She is very pleased with the school. Here is a link to its web site:http://www.floridamontessori.com/ http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/288561/School-Choice-in-Pinellas?cpage=1#comment_298832 5100.298832 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:46:16 -0800 Kimski1 PS Charter schools(privately run), fundamental schools and magnet schools(county run but separate application process) are good options. I can't speak for private. You should know that Palm Harbor Elementary is ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/288561/School-Choice-in-Pinellas?cpage=1#comment_298754 5100.298754 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:18:26 -0800 Kimski1 HOLD OFF!!! DON'T BUY YET!!!What your husband was told is true. Last year the Choice program went away and the administration allowed kids to stay at a school even if ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/288561/School-Choice-in-Pinellas?cpage=1#comment_298753 5100.298753 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:16:07 -0800