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Pencil’d In: 5 Student Activities to Add to Your Calendar

By on January 18th, 2024

2024 is here—and so is the second semester! It’s time to embrace everything Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has to offer. From student activities and events to new digital wallpapers and graduation merch – it’s your chance to  make a fresh start. 

Here are five student activities you’ll want to pencil in this semester: 

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4 Ways to Engage in Your Kid’s Education

By on November 1st, 2023

As a little girl, I loved field trips. I sought out opportunities to travel and learn about the world around me. From visiting the local science center to seeing historic monuments on family road trips, there was always something new to discover. These moments with my family fostered a life-long love for learning through travel and exploration. 

Now as a parent myself, I have the opportunity to foster a love for learning in my child like my parents did with me. We often find ourselves exploring beaches, aquariums, and petting zoos where my son learns all about Florida’s wildlife. Not only are these moments we’ll cherish for a lifetime, but that will also help him build real-life connections to the world.

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5 Steps to Make This School Year Your Best One Ever

By on August 22nd, 2023

This blog was written by online student Jett James P., 2022-23 11th Grade President of the Florida Virtual High School Student Government.

The 2023-2024 Florida Virtual School year has finally arrived! It’s an exciting and pivotal moment for both new and returning online students, and by investing a little more time at the start of the school year, the rest of your semester can run nearly stress-free. 

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New Name, Same Commitment to Student Success: FLVS Global School is Now FlexPoint Virtual School

By on July 11th, 2023

Today, we’re excited to announce that FLVS Global School, our tuition-based online school for Kindergarten-12th grade students and families who live outside the state of Florida, is now FlexPoint Virtual School. As we embark on this new chapter, we’re thrilled to carry forward our commitment to serving students and families like yours with the same award-winning digital courses, certified teachers, and unparalleled support that you’ve counted on for the past 20 years.

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Take Online Guitar Lessons for Free with Florida Virtual School

By on March 29th, 2023

Whether you’re a Swiftie or not, you’ve probably heard of Taylor Swift. From her nine No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, to her viral 2023 ‘Eras Tour,’ the American singer-songwriter has taken the world by storm. Even so, you may be surprised to hear that she didn’t learn guitar until she was around 12 years old—and you can too!  

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) offers two online guitar courses that allow students to explore a variety of music styles, develop fundamental guitar skills, and discover their inner musicians. And the best part—it’s free!  

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5 Tips to Help Students Prepare for a Successful DBA

By on March 8th, 2023

This post was written by Cecilia Mo’Neesha K., a FLVS Flex student. 

Discussion-based assessments (DBAs) are something that many students may feel anxious about, including myself. Whether you feel unprepared or don’t understand the module, there are several reasons students may dread DBAs. As a 14-year-old in 11th grade, I find myself spending endless hours writing arguments, notes, watching help videos, and attending tutor sessions for a DBA, which is really a conversation that takes less than 10 minutes (LOL)! In this blog, I will go over five tips to help my fellow students prepare for a successful DBA. These tips will help with studying, taking notes, overcoming anxiety, and more! 

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Sharing a Love of Science – Virtually!

By on February 22nd, 2023

What do tootsie rolls, legos, erosion, apples, and phosphorus levels all have in common? They were elements included in the winning projects at this year’s Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Science Showcase. The event was organized, hosted, and emceed by the FLVS Science National Honor Society, giving students the chance to share their love of all things science with their families, teachers, and friends virtually.

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Florida Virtual School Student Sings National Anthem at NBA Game

By on February 7th, 2023

To say our students are talented would be an understatement, they’re basically superstars. No, really. Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has many notable alumni that are performers and athletes like country singer Noah Schnacky, professional tennis player Coco Guaff, and MLB player Jose Salas. And recently, I had the pleasure of talking to FLVS student and singer Pranysqa M.  

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