Student Registration

  • 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:

    • How to reserve a seat at your zoned school

    • What documents are required to enroll your child

    🔹 Student Reservation System (Focus)

    Use the Focus Student Reservation System to:

    • Reserve a seat for the current or next school year

    • Change your residential address

    • Apply for a District Application Program

    • 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):

    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:

    • Apply to a District Application Program

    • Submit a Special Assignment Request (SAR)

    🔗 View schools currently at capacity

    🔹 District Application Programs (DAP)

    DAPs include:

    • Magnet and fundamental programs

    • 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:

    • SARs are granted based on seat availability

    • Assignments are valid through the highest grade level

    • Transportation is not provided—families are responsible for travel

    • Apply anytime via the Focus Parent Portal

    📌 To apply:

    1. Go to https://focus.pcsb.org

    2. Click Student Reservation System

    3. 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:

    • Submit PCS Form 4-302

    • Space must be available at the requested school

    • Approval must be in the best interest of the educational program

    • Families are responsible for transportation

    Once granted, SAPs are valid through the highest grade level.

    Important Notes:

    • Students who are suspended or expelled cannot be approved.

    • In-district students will not be displaced by out-of-county applicants.

    Preference is given to:

    • Dependent children of active-duty military members relocating due to orders

    • Students placed in foster care

    • 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 School

    Charter 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