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Hillsborough County Public Schools will transition to Focus as the Student Information System (SIS) beginning with the 25-26 school year.

Parents and guardians will continue to access for current class grades, assignments, and communication with teachers. Focus will sync parent accounts from Focus to Canvas within 24 hours of creation. Parents will use the same email to login to Canvas but must set a password before logging in the first time. To set a Canvas password, please access the .

In short, Canvas is the day-to-day hub for instruction. Teachers can post assignments, quizzes, and class discussions while integrating curriculum resources and academic tools. Teachers may provide valuable assignment feedback that is viewable by both students and parents. Students and parents can also respond to feedback directly in Canvas. Canvas Parent accounts can be created 24 hours after activating Focus.

Focus is used by schools for enrollment, scheduling, attendance, transcripts, final grade reporting, and certain other student information. Parents will be able to view report cards, attendance, class schedules, course history, test history, and some student information as appropriate.

Download the free Focus app from the or from

- Login to your account
- Create a parent account
- View the steps to enroll your student.
- Check grades & view schedule.

NEW PARENTS: Follow the steps below to create a NEW Focus Parent Portal account.

1. Access the Focus Parent Portal Registration by going to:

2. Select the option: "I DO NOT have an "Account Registered on the Parent Portal."

3. Register using a valid name and email address. Your email and created password will be your login information.

4. Select "I would like to ADD A CHILD who is already enrolled."

5. Enter your student's information. Click Add Student.

6. Once you've finished adding information, you will be directed to your Parent Portal.

EXISTING PARENTS: Follow the steps below to reset your Parent Portal account password.

1. Access the Focus Parent Portal Registration by going to:

2. Select the option: "I have forgotten my password and would like to generate a new one."

3. Enter the email address associated with your Synergy migrated parent account, and click Submit.

4. Click Return to Registration.

5. A new password-reset link will be generated and emailed.

6. Once you've finished resetting the password, you will be directed to your Parent Portal.

Focus Support
Please call (813) 744-6673 for assistance. 

Hillsborough County Public School Accelerated Programs Department is dedicated to ensuring all students accelerate their future by providing access to higher-level coursework and support as they thrive for college and career success.  The goal of this website is to provide resources to parents and students to find valuable information on programs that are supporting students at our school sites. We believe learning is a life journey and we look forward to working with you! 

The Division of Student, Family, and Community Engagement (SFACE) is dedicated to building alliances and fostering strong partnerships with all communities and stakeholders committed to Hillsborough County Public Schools' vision of "Preparing All Students for Life." Our goal is to ensure access and opportunities for all students by empowering families and community organizations to collaborate with HCPS in providing robust support. Together, through a shared responsibility approach, we aim to create meaningful and sustainable pathways that result in long-term positive outcomes for our students, families, and the broader community.

A comprehensive school counseling program is an integral part of the educational process. It fosters students’ academic, career, and personal/social development to become productive and responsible citizens in a diverse and global community.

School counselors work collaboratively with educators, parents, and professionals to enhance student outcomes academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally to provide the best educational environment and opportunities for all students.

Hillsborough County Public Schools has implemented a revised Grade Point Average (GPA) weighting scale/calculation model that is recognized universally by colleges and universities, to better prepare students for gaining admission to the postsecondary school of their choice.  Any changes would not impact current high school students but begin with next year’s (2023) incoming 9th grade students.

Our current weighting of advanced coursework that is added to a students’ Grade Point Average results in unusually high GPAs. College and university admissions directors must recalculate the GPA of Hillsborough County Public Schools graduates to align with those of other students from across the state and the nation.

A realignment of students’ weighted GPAs would be more consistent with college admissions and most Florida districts, allowing for more informed and accurate postsecondary options.  The new model will be easier to calculate, while encouraging students to focus on taking the most appropriate classes and earn the best grade possible.

Current middle school students with previously earned high school coursework would have the credit converted before entering 9th grade to the proposed new weighting scale/calculation model.

The district engaged with current and former students as well as parents, Principals, Assistant Principals, school counselors, and district curriculum experts from both middle and high schools to get their perspective on this transition.