Application Timeline for the 2025-2026 School Year
The next controlled open enrollment window will open the first Monday in April thru the last Friday in April for the 2025-2026 school year.
COE is a statewide program that allows you to apply to any public school (excluding magnet schools) that still has seats open for next year.
Please note that if you are accepted to a school via COE, you are responsible for providing transportation.
Applications must be submitted online through Parent Portal. For more information, please visit polkschoolsfl.com/transfer or call 863-534-0500 x 370 or x 352.
How to Apply During Controlled Open Enrollment
Magnet, choice, IB, AICE or career academy programs are not included in Controlled Open Enrollment.
Applications must be submitted online through Parent Portal. If you do not have a Parent Portal account, one can be created by following the steps at polkschoolsfl.com/quicklinks/parentportal.
Parents of students approved for transfers through the controlled open enrollment window will be notified by email once the enrollment period ends.
For more information, call (863) 519-7600, Option 1.