Fine Arts

Polk County Public Schools is proud to offer a rich education in the fine arts in all its schools. Our arts education programs include music, theatre, dance and visual arts.

A well-rounded fine arts education remains a priority at all our schools. Along with independently acquiring and perfecting skills specific to their art content area, fine arts students develop their ability to collaborate and work in teams and hone their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. The arts are a powerful way to reach students, and to unlock within themselves a greater understanding of the cultural dimensions of our world.

Students learn to work together on projects as well as explore their own individual talents. They are encouraged to be fearlessly creative as they participate in plays, concerts, art exhibitions and more!

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Florida Seal of Fine Arts

On August 21, 2024, the State Board of Education approved Rule 6A-1.09952, F.A.C and became effective September  24, 2024. This rule establishes criteria to recognize high school graduates who have met exemplary benchmarks in fine arts coursework and thus earning the Florida Seal of Fine Arts to be added to their diploma. This prestigious designation will be noted in the students’ official high school transcript. High School Seniors are notified of their initial qualification level via letter from the Polk County Department of Fine arts.

The deadline to submit online documentation is March 27, 2026.

Use this form: Florida Seal of Fine Arts Documentation Form to submit all documentation. (Must use students’ Polk County schools email address to fill out the form.)

Direct all questions via email to [email protected].

To submit documentation using an outside email, to request forms, or send forms FA-3 and FA-4; please email [email protected]

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