How to apply

APPLY FOR A SEAT ONLINE!

Ready to enroll your child? Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Create a Parent Portal Account

Visit focus.pcsb.org to create your Parent Portal account.

Step 2: Apply for a Seat

Log in to focus.pcsb.org and select the Student Reservation System link on the left navigation menu.

Step 3: Accept Your Seat & Pay Registration Fee

Once a seat is offered, log back into your Parent Portal account to accept the placement and pay the registration fee online.

Step 4: Enroll at Your Assigned School

When enrollment opens, complete registration at your assigned school and pay the nonrefundable online registration fee.

Required Documents:

• Birth certificate or proof of age

• Physical examination certificate signed by a licensed examiner

• Two forms of Florida residency documentation

VPK Families:

The VPK Certificate of Eligibility application opens January 1, 2026, through the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County.

The certificate must be submitted to the school before your child can begin VPK.

Questions about the VPK Certificate? Contact the Early Learning Coalition at (727) 400-4411.

Apply early and secure your child's seat today!