Who should fill out the online application, the student or the parent?
- We recommend the student and parent complete together and proof carefully for errors.
Can a student apply and audition for more than one department?
- A student can apply for up to two departments.
Can a student be in more than one department?
- A student cannot be in two departments – students accepted to two departments must choose one.
Is bus transportation provided?
- PCPS bus transportation is provided to residents of Polk County.
Where do the students eat lunch?
- Students can eat lunch in the LHS cafeteria or the HSA courtyard.
How does the schedule work with Lakeland High School classes?
- We work together with LHS when planning the master schedule during the summer to avoid & minimize scheduling conflicts.
Do Harrison students take classes separate from Lakeland students?
- HSA students take academic classes at LHS jointly with LHS students.
Are students at Harrison required to wear uniforms?
- No, but students must follow PCPS dress code policies.
What time does school start?
- All PCPS high schools begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.
What is the difference between the Theatre, Theatre Tech, and Musical Theatre departments?
- Theatre students study traditional acting, technical theatre students are working on the behind-the-scenes elements, and musical theatre students are expected to sing, dance, and act.
What happens if I am accepted for my second choice but on a wait list for my first choice?
- The student would need to decide whether they want to take the spot in the accepted department and come off the waitlist for the other, or decline the spot in the accepted department and stay on the waitlist for the other.
How late do you accept students from the waitlist?
- We accept students from the waitlist throughout the summer and up until October 1 as seats become available.
If a student is not offered a spot from the waitlist, do they have to re-audition again next year?
Frequently Asked Questions when applying for Harrison Do you accept students entering grades 10, 11, and 12?
- Yes – although students with a successful audition for grades 10-12 are typically placed on a waitlist until a seat opens up in the respective department.