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 Register my Parent Portal account?
Complete the form and click the “Submit” button to register your Parent Portal account. *Important Note: Your personal email address provided at the time of registration will become your Parent Portal username. PCPS employees must use a personal email address. Do not register your account with your @polk-fl.net email address.
What is mypolkschools classlink?
This eliminates the need for a user to remember multiple usernames and passwords. When logging into school computers, each student will use their mypolkschools account. Their ClassLink Dashboard will be the default web page. Students may use ClassLink to access the following District Curriculum Apps:
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!
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.
What is ClassLink?
ClassLink is the district Single Sign-On (SSO) that will be used by students and staff to access digital curriculum/resource sites that are SSO capable. This eliminates the need for a user to remember multiple usernames and passwords.
Student Access Instructions
Note: If you have more than one student in your home that is using ClassLink for Students, all browser windows will need to be closed before another student logs into ClassLink for Students.
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.
