Polk County Public Schools

Polk County Public Schools

Our Mission:

To ensure rigorous, relevant learning experiences that result in high achievement for our students.

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School Board Adjusts Tax Millage, Employee Health Benefits

The following are results of two school board votes during the Tuesday, June 23 board meeting. Click here for more information...

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FCAT School Grades Released

The overall grade for the school district is a B. Polk's grade summary : A-53; B-26; C-26; D-8; F-1. 69 percent of Polk schools received an A or B. 92 percent of Polk schools received an A, B or C. Visit the Florida Department of Education Website at www.fldoe.org to check for an individual school's grade and a complete FCAT grade summary or click here for a list of all school grades.

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Summer Schedule

As an energy conservation and cost savings measure, the school board has authorized a four-day (Mon-Thurs), ten-hour work week, starting the week of June 8. The district will return to its normal five-day schedule starting with the week of August 17. Hours will vary by location.
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Budget Information
State Funding Update

The 2009-10 public schools budget, when compared to two years ago, will be 7.2 per cent lower or $17.9 billion next year compared to $19.3 billion two years ago.
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Bus Drivers Needed
School Bus Drivers Needed

Applications are now being accepted; please call Support Services at 863-534-7298 for more information.

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Is your child starting Kindergarten in the Fall?

Polk County Public Schools are offering a Free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Summer Program called "More at Four." The program will be offered at 5 locations for 8 weeks, Monday through Thursday from 7:15 am to 5:00 pm. For more information please call 863-648-3047.
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Summer Driver Education Information
Summer Driver Education

Applications will be available 4/6/09 at polk-fl.net, at all middle and high school guidance departments, and private schools with grades 8-12 in Polk County.
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