DO NOT HAVE A PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT

Click here to create your FOCUS Parent Portal account.

• Enter your name exactly as it appears on your driver's license as well as a valid email address and create your Parent Portal Password
• Login to newly created parent portal account
• Click "Forms" 
  • Select "Online Application"
    • Click the orange button titled "I would like to ADD A CHILD who is already enrolled." 
      • Fill in the required fields:
        • "Student ID*"
        • "Student's Birthdate*"
      • Check the box for reCAPTCHA to confirm "I'm not a robot"
        • Follow prompts
        • Click "VERIFY"
      • Click "Add Student"
    • Click the orange button titled "I am FINISHED adding students. Please take me to the Portal"

Enable access to your newly added child by verifying your identity: 

• Click here for Parent Portal Access Authorization Form
• Submit the SIGNED Parent Portal Access Authorization Form AND a copy of your valid ID to your child's school of enrollment or email studentassignment@manateeschools.net
• Once enabled, log in to your FOCUS Parent Portal to ensure your newly added child's name appears on the left column.

To apply for an Out-of-Zone Transfer request:

• Click "Forms" and Select the Out-of-Zone Transfer Application for the school year you wish to apply for.
• Select your child ('Select One') and review the address, email, and phone information.
  *Any missing or incorrect data? Please exit the application and contact your school's registrar to request the data be updated. Missing or incorrect data may affect the outcome of your application.
• Complete the form addressing all the required fields and selecting your request and reason for applying.
• Upload all supporting documentation to the upload area at the bottom of the form.
• Submit the form for processing by clicking the blue 'Submit Request' button located at the top and bottom of the form for your convenience.