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Student Assignment Office
Need help with registration or school assignment questions?
Contact us at StudentAssignment@pcsb.org or call (727) 588-6210.
🔹 New to Pinellas County Schools?
If you’ve recently moved to Pinellas County or your child is transitioning into our school system, you’ll need to register for the 2024–2025 school year.
👉 Visit our New Student Registration page to learn:
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How to reserve a seat at your zoned school
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What documents are required to enroll your child
🔹 Student Reservation System (Focus)
Use the Focus Student Reservation System to:
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Reserve a seat for the current or next school year
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Change your residential address
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Apply for a District Application Program
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Submit a Special Assignment Request
⚠️ Note: Some options are only available during specific times of the year.
🔗 Access the Focus Parent Portal
🔹 Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
For students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP):
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Contact the ESE Student Transfer Team: (727) 588-5128
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Or reach the ESE Office directly: (727) 588-6032
👉 Learn more about Exceptional Student Education
For children ages 3–5 in the PreK ESE Program, contact the ESE Student Transfer Team at the number above.
👉 Find out more about PreK ESE options
🔹 Parental Choice Options
Pinellas County Schools offers a range of quality educational opportunities.
Zoned Schools
Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade students are automatically assigned to their zoned schools.
👉 Use the School Zone Locator or view zone maps for elementary, middle, and high schools.Want a different school?
Families may:
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Apply to a District Application Program
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Submit a Special Assignment Request (SAR)
🔗 View schools currently at capacity
🔹 District Application Programs (DAP)
DAPs include:
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Magnet and fundamental programs
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Career-themed and academic focus areas
👉 Explore District Application Programs
🔹 Special Assignment Requests (SAR)
SARs allow families to request a school outside their zoned area.
❗ SARs cannot be used for District Application Programs (DAPs)—they have a separate process.Key points:
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SARs are granted based on seat availability
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Assignments are valid through the highest grade level
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Transportation is not provided—families are responsible for travel
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Apply anytime via the Focus Parent Portal
📌 To apply:
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Go to https://focus.pcsb.org
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Click Student Reservation System
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Choose Special Assignment Request
If space is not available, students are placed on a waitlist. Families will be contacted if a seat opens.
🔹 Special Attendance Permits (SAP) – Out-of-County Residents
Families who live outside Pinellas County may request a Special Attendance Permit (SAP).
Requirements:
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Submit PCS Form 4-302
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Space must be available at the requested school
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Approval must be in the best interest of the educational program
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Families are responsible for transportation
Once granted, SAPs are valid through the highest grade level.
Important Notes:
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Students who are suspended or expelled cannot be approved.
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In-district students will not be displaced by out-of-county applicants.
Preference is given to:
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Dependent children of active-duty military members relocating due to orders
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Students placed in foster care
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Students moved due to court-ordered custody changes or the loss/illness of a custodial parent
🔹 Additional School Options
Pinellas Virtual School
A full-time online program offering flexible, high-quality education.
👉 Learn more about Pinellas Virtual SchoolCharter Schools
Public schools operating under a charter with the school district.
👉 Discover charter school options
Let us help you find the right fit for your child’s educational journey!
📧 Email: StudentAssignment@pcsb.org
📞 Call: (727) 588-6210 -