Students

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Accelerated Academic Programs

Polk County Public Schools offers many programs for qualified, high-achieving students.

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Bullying

Information on identifying and reporting bullying for parents and students.

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Classlink

Online resources and services for students.

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College and Career Readiness

Information for planning the next steps of your education – and beyond.

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Driver's Education

A step-by-step guide for becoming licensed to drive.

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Library & Media Resources

Links to online catalogs, eBooks, and reference and research tools.

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Scholarships

Learn about how to earn scholarship money for your education.

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School Nutrition

View school menus and replenish your accounts.

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School Options

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

Academic Competitions

Like a mental challenge? Our academic competitions may be just right for you.

At-Risk Student Programs

Our alternative education programs serve at-risk students, helping them to correct behaviors and develop the attitudes and skills that will help them make positive changes.

Attendance

Need to know what counts as an excused absence or the school district’s attendance policy? Click here.

Crisis Intervention

Polk County Public Schools’ crisis team responds to a wide variety of situations, including deaths of students and staff members, natural disasters and other traumatic events.

Community Service

Doing community service will give you a competitive edge when you apply for scholarships and for admission to college. Learn how to become an official PCPS volunteer.

Graduation Planning

Make sure you’re on track to graduate on time. Review Florida’s graduation requirements and read helpful reminders for students in grades nine through 12.

Homeless Student Program

Polk County Public Schools’ HEARTH Program offers a wide variety of resources to assist homeless students.

Internet Safety

Here you’ll find a quick glance at the internet safety curriculum taught in our schools, as well as activities that will help you learn how to stay safe online.