polk county public schools parent portal

How do I get my child started at Polk County public schools?

Steps for getting your child started at Polk County Public Schools. Check your child’s grades, attendance, and more. Learn about the wide variety of school options Polk County Public Schools offers for students of all ages. Find the status of your child’s bus.

How does Polk County public schools serve at-risk students?

Polk County Public Schools serves at-risk students through various alternative education programs. These programs focus on correcting behaviors and developing attitudes and skills that will help students make positive changes in their lives.

How do I create an online application in the parent portal?

Log into Parent Portal. On the left side of the home screen you will see tabs listed as Portal, School Information, Preferences, etc. Select the “Forms” tab. Select the “Online Applications” box which will appear under the “Forms” tab.

School Options

Learn about the wide variety of school options Polk County Public Schools offers for students of all ages.

Bullying

Information on identifying and reporting bullying for parents and students.

Get Involved

Information on how to become an approved volunteer and other ways to support Polk County Public Schools.

Policies, Procedures and Forms

Information on dress code, Code of Conduct, attendance, and Student Progression Plan.

Cameron's Collection

Library Media Services recently purchased Cameron’s Collection, a mental health and wellness e-book series for secondary students. The intended audience is 6th -12th grade students and parents. Access is anonymous. Flyers, posters, and bookmarks are being distributed at schools with QR codes for easy access.

At-Risk Student Programs

Polk County Public Schools serves at-risk students through various alternative education programs. These programs focus on correcting behaviors and developing attitudes and skills that will help students make positive changes in their lives.

Athletics

Learn about Polk County Public Schools’ athletics programs and how your child can join the team!

Link to Parent Portal

Parent Portal is a service offered to parents and guardians for accessing certain student records. The service allows parents and guardians to access information about ALL of their students through one convenient website.

Accessing Parent Portal

If you have a registered Parent Portal account, visit https://focusk12.polk-fl.net/focus/ and enter your username and password. Your username is the personal email address that you used when you registered your account.

Other Parent Resources

Find more information about how to enroll your child, school options, bus delays, and more by clicking the button below! Our district parent web page makes finding all the information you need easier with everything in one place.

Guidance for PCPS Students Testing Positive for COVID-19 or Experiencing COVID-like Symptoms

Given the increase in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, Polk County Public Schools has updated guidance for families whose students have tested positive or are experiencing COVID-like symptoms.

COVID-19 DASHBOARD

Polk County Public Schools has developed a COVID-19 data dashboard providing the most current information available on how the pandemic is impacting our schools.

District Accreditation

Polk County Public Schools is committed to achieving academic excellence as well as addressing the social, emotional, and physical needs of our students.

Accepting or Declining Through Parent Portal

There are three possible alerts notifying you of your students Status that you will see on the Parent Portal.

Pending Acceptance Status

If your child has received a Pending Acceptance Status for any program then you will see an Alert that says:

Waitlisted Status

If your child has been Waitlisted for any program then you will see an Alert that says:

Accepted Status

Note: The Alert only displays the Application Title that you have Accepted for your student.

10 Day Window

In align with Polk Processes, families have 10 days from notification in which to Accept a Program. At the end of the 10 day window any Pending Acceptance Statuses remaining will automatically be declined, and removed for no response from all schools for which they applied. Your acceptance decision will be final.

Link to Parent Portal

Parent Portal is a service offered to parents and guardians for accessing certain student records. The service allows parents and guardians to access information about ALL of their students through one convenient website.

Accessing Parent Portal

If you have a registered Parent Portal account, visit https://focusk12.polk-fl.net/focus/ and enter your username and password. Your username is the personal email address that you used when you registered your account.

Other Parent Resources

Find more information about how to enroll your child, school options, bus delays, and more by clicking the button below! Our district parent web page makes finding all the information you need easier with everything in one place.