FLVS Corkboard: Back to School Newsletter
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! It’s been said that August is like the Sunday of Summer—yet this year you may be thinking, “Wait, did summer happen?” Whether you are returning to Florida Virtual School, new to online education, or still determining whether FLVS fits your needs, we’re glad you’re with us!
This has been a crazy year and going back to school looks very different with varying start dates and guidelines depending on where you live. But rest assured, FLVS has been supporting school districts across the country for more than 20 years, and this year is no exception.
Before jumping in to share what else is new, we want to let you know that in observance of Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, has been designated a holiday break for all FLVS instructors and support staff. Students are encouraged to continue their studies as courses always remain open, but please be mindful that there will be a brief delay in teacher response.
FLVS Supports Students & Schools Nationwide
This year, we are excited to announce that FlexPoint Virtual School is now offering our elementary courses for grades Kindergarten-5 to students across the country and around the world to help further support families and school districts. In addition to supporting school districts seeking flexible online curriculum options for their students, FlexPoint Virtual School provides supportive online learning for students and families in all 50 states.
View elementary course offerings available outside of Florida.
Get Connected by Joining a Club
Want to know how to get involved in one or more of the many student activities offered at FLVS? While this year may look different than what you’re used to, it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your hobbies and interests. Studies show that joining a student club is beneficial both personally and professionally.
Mark your calendars for these FLVS Virtual Club Rush events:
Middle School & High School Club Rush
Thursday, Sept. 10 @ 4:30 p.m.Elementary Club Rush
Friday, Sept. 11 @ 10 a.m.
Links and passwords to join the meetings by Zoom will be communicated through your FLVS email inbox. During this time, we’ll review all of the amazing clubs FLVS has to offer! Club applications will open right after the meetings.
View our clubs and activities.
What’s New with FLVS Courses?
Still trying to decide what courses to take this year? Discover the possibilities with more than 190 online courses to choose from and 24/7 availability. Also, FLVS launched two new Career and Technical Education Programs of Study, Agricultural Communications and Applied Cybersecurity, for high school students this year along with five new courses:
- American Sign Language 2
- Agriscience Foundations 1
- Computer & Network Security Fundamentals
- Meteorology Honors
- Environmental Science Featuring Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (Coming Summer 2021)
Learn more about these exciting new courses!
It’s going to be a great year!
FLVS is privileged to serve students and families in Florida and beyond and we are honored to be recognized by worldwide industry leaders for achievements in education and technology, winning four international awards this year.
Last, but not least, congratulations again to our graduates! FLVS celebrated the FLVS Full Time Class of 2020 with a virtual graduation ceremony on June 18 and more than 900 watched the streamed the event during the premiere.
We can’t wait to see what the future holds for our current students and alumni!
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has been leading the way in Kindergarten-12 online education for 25 years. FLVS provides a robust, award-winning curriculum to public, private, charter, and homeschool families and school districts nationwide. Learn more at flvs.net.
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When is the start date for 2nd graders?
Hi Elizabeth. The first day of school for FLVS Full Time students is August 19th. 🙂
Same here, don’t feel bad. They are just overwhelmed due to the coronavirus
When will my son be assigned a classroom??
Hi Cora. Thank you for your patience as our admissions team works quickly to processing new student enrollments. Be sure to check your email for updates on your child’s application.
FLVS, please help!! I have a GoFundMe page up because my computer is broken and so is my sister’s. We have been with you for 3-4 years now and we’ve been faithful to the ones we have. But now, our computers are on the verge of completely breaking down. Both of our computers have lost multiple assignments because they shut down unexpectedly. Please, anyone who sees this, share it with others. I don’t have social media and I would never ask my close friends (it would be pretty awkward). Here’s the link to my GoFundMe page:
gf.me/u/yqbaua
I am still waiting for Someone to contact me in regards to my daughters classes. Enrollment is not complete so we have been unable to start school.
Hi Maitee. Thanks for your patience! It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date due to higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
How are classes verified so that you are officially signed up? I have requested classes for my child as a home school student, but they are not verified and I am not sure how to do that.
Hi Amy. Thanks for your patience! It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date due to higher than usual enrollments this year, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
neither of my children class selection have been approved yet when can I expect this to happen
Hi Stacy. Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Hey I haven’t been placed in a class/haven’t been assigned a teacher. I enrolled about 2-3 weeks. And if I pass my classes would I pass to the next grade?
Hi Nestor. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date due to higher than usual enrollments, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Yes, if you pass all of the required courses you will continue to the next grade. Hope this helps!
We’d love to be notified of any of the clubs starting enrollment. Specifically, the yoga club, art club, running club and lego club would be of interest to my kids. It looked like enrollment has not started for those yet. Thank you.
Hi Jennifer. FLVS Clubs will open after Club Rush. Keep an eye on your FLVS email inbox for more information about FLVS clubs and activities. 🙂
My child starts school on August 24,2020 but a I haven’t recieved any information about her coarses/classes or anything to know what she will be doing. If someone could contact me to know whats going on. Thank you
Hi Rosalinda. Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Looking foward to this year!
when is 8th graders gonna start?
Hi Sara. The first day of school for FLVS Full Time is Wednesday, August 19th.
When is the star date for kindergarten students?
Hi Kenia, The first day of school for FLVS Full Time is Wednesday, August 19th.
When is the start date for 7th grade spanish
Hi Zaire. We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
We are new to this When is the start date for the first graders? We signed up for the flex received an email saying that it would be a week from the day that we chose. We chose the 11th because that would be the start date for Martin County Florida JBE elementary the school that my son was going to prior to signing up with this from school with FVL thank you
Hi Bonnie. Thanks for your patience! It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date due to higher than usual enrollments this year, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
When is the start date for 4th grade FLVS Flex students ?
Hi Windy. Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Why don’t i have my schedule yet of my classes
Hi Paulina, Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
When is the start day for 4th graders?
Hi Omayra. The first day of school for FLVS Full Time is Wendesday, August 19th. 🙂
My son’s classes have not been verified. When does 9th grade classes start?
Hi Tim. Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Will we hear from someone before August 19 regarding where students go to log in, who their teachers will be, and what their first assignments will be? Just trying to prepare….
Hi Susan, We are experiencing a high volume of new student applications for FLVS Full Time. Our admissions team is currently processing applications within a 3-week time frame. Be sure to check your email for notifications on the status of your application.
I was wondering what clubs there is I also was wondering if your not in FLVS full time if you can join a club, thanks.
Hi Ember. FLVS Flex students can participate in clubs as well. You can explore all of our clubs at https://www.flvs.net/student-resources/clubs-activities/clubs.
Hi when does 10th graders start and what’s the schedule
Hi Carmelo. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date due to higher than usual enrollments, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
When do 10th graders start?
Hi Jasmine. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date due to higher than usual enrollments this year, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
I was wondering when im gonna get the approval to start the courses because the start date we choose is the 17th of August and well we have’nt received any letter of approval.
Hi Valeria. Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Thanks I really appreciate your answer.
When does classes start for kindergarten flvs flex.
Hi Luz. Thanks for your patience! It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date due to higher than usual enrollments of new students this year, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Hello. Do part time flvs start the same as full time, 5th grade?
Hi Michelle, FLVS Flex has year-round enrollment which allows students and families to pick their semester start date. We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year so it may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Are there any art clubs?
Hi Maia. Yes we do have an art club. You check out all of our clubs at https://www.flvs.net/student-resources/clubs-activities/clubs! 🙂
Well does FLVS Flex start or is it ongoing?
Hi Stephanie. FLVS Flex has year-round enrollment. Students can start and finish semesters whenever they choose.
Hi, I haven’t heard anything back regarding enrollment for over a month. How can we get an update regarding enrollment
Hi Shawana, Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Hi! When is the start date for flvs flex for kindergartners?
Thank you!
Hi Lorena. Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
My name is Derek Pena I have recently got an email concerning my enrollment application for FLVS Full time since I am going to start 7th grade I noticed that the school year for FLVS full tome starts tomorrow and I was wondering if I am already accepted so I can start and make my username and password.
Hi Derek. Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
How can I get into “Grade book?”
Hi Nicole. After logging on you can find your student’s Gradebook in the Main Menu. Hope this helps!
what time dose the class for fourth graders flvs full time starts.
Hi Emily. The schedule varies by grade and courses taken, but FLVS Full Time students have announcements and live lessons (or “Class Time” in elementary) in the morning. You can reach out to your student’s teacher for important dates and times. Hope this helps!
Good morning, my question, I was planning on switching my 12th grade daughter from FLVS FLEX homeschool to FLVS full time and have completed all of the paperwork, but she is still dual enrolled pending her acceptance and schedule. She was also just awarded the Gardiner scholarship and will be required to pay for the FLVS full time courses using those funds. would it be best to stay active in Flex and switch back to homeschool status so she can begin those classes sooner rather than wait to begin FLVS full time? Will she be required to pay for the flex classes also or would the funding remain in her account to help her through college enrollment upon completion of her senior year?
Hi Donna. We recommend reaching out to one of our FLVS Counselors to review your daughter’s unique situation at https://www.flvs.net/student-resources.
Is it still possible to join a club if we missed the Thursday 8/10 rush?
Thank you
Yes! Keep an eye out for club applications after Club Rush. You can find more information at flvs.net/clubs. 🙂
we are looking for the checklist, “megabyte student checklist-success tracker first week”. Is there a place we can find it?
(We did not recieve an email regarding this and have not received a few other emails.)
sorry found it!
When do 12th graders start? It’s not giving me no work yet.
Hi Scotti. You should hear from your teacher soon for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Hi my name is Thomas Sailors. I noticed only 2 of my sons classes have coursework so far and no teacher selected yet. When will a teacher be selected? Also, when will math and science get coursework?
Btw my son is in Kindergarten-
Hi Thomas. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date due to higher than usual enrollments this year, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Hi I would like to talk to a counselor for my children so I can get them enrolled into classes. They are in 11th, 8th, and 7th grade.
Hi Shannon. You can find your students’ counselors at https://www.flvs.net/student-resources.
Hi some of my courses have been approved and I am waiting for the introductory call or class assignment, when does that happen?
Hi Jemimah. You should hear from your teacher soon for your welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates! 🙂
i would like to know when will my academic profile will be updated because at my school we have new counselors and their names are not listed on there yet.
Hi Alexander. If you’re enrolled with your local county virtual school, you can reach out to them to update your academic profile. Hope this helps!
I already enroll my child to elementary and I am still waiting for the teacher call me but I don’t know if they haven’t call me before he start the 27 of agosto
Hi Alexandra. Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Hello, I enrolled my son months ago and had heard that the start date was the 19th and we have had no communication on where to access the course or his teachers?
Hi Shannon. Thanks for your patience! We’re experiencing higher than usual enrollments of new students this year. You should hear from your teacher soon after your student is placed in courses for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
It is a little confusing that we are assigned to log in with FLVS, yet we are enrolled in SJVS. For example, you state the start date is Aug 19th, however for us it is actually the 31st. The date coincides with our county district. The log in for courses we received has us linked to everything about FLVS, and nothing about SJVS. We are getting it, but it is something that could be worked out a little better.
Hi Angela. We apologize for the confusion. We strive to provide the best online learning experience for our students. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and feedback.
Your canned 14 day response is not helpful. It’s been well over 14 days and my granddaughter has not been assigned a teacher. What is the REAL timeframe?
Hi Peggy. We truly apologize for the inconvenience and understand your frustration. Our admissions team is currently processing applications within a 3-week time frame. You will receive notifications on the status of your application via email. Thank you for your patience.
Hi, My scheduled start date is Monday Aug24th for 5th Grade Flex program – but I haven’t received a welcome call or email from our teachers…Does this mean that his start date has been pushed back a week? Can someone confirm when his start date will be?
Thank you!
Hi Elaine. Thanks for your patience! It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date due to higher than usual enrollments this year, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
Hi, my granddaughter is scheduled to start Pasco Virtual School Full Time on AUGUST 24TH. Her classes are listed and I am able to see them but I have not receive any usernames or passwords for this Classlink launchpad thing. I am only familiar with Canvas. Her mother received the email for meet the teacher via Zoom late and we missed the meeting. We live in the same home. I will be the one mostly in charge of her homeschooling while mom is at work. Need help on talking to an actual tech person about passwords and not a recording that will call me back in 7 days! I have reached out to Homeroom teacher via email and no response!
Hi Emma! Please reach out to your county virtual school for more assistance with Classlink.
Good afternoon,
My child has not been assigned to a “classroom” yet for his homeschooling. Any idea when we will get contacted?
Thank you!
Hi Marsha. It may take up to 14 days to place new students in courses after the requested start date due to higher than usual enrollments this year, but you should hear from your teacher soon after for a welcome call. Please keep checking your email for course updates!
This answer, which is a rehearsed one, does not suffice. I started the process over a month ago and I haven’t head anything yet.
Hi Marsha. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is working diligently to assign new students to courses. All updates and notifications will be sent via email. Thank you for your patience.
Good Morning
I just had a question about clubs. If my students are still in the 14 day waiting period and haven’t been placed in their classes in flex yet are they still able to join clubs before that processes is complete? Will we receive the zoom call info anyway?
Hi Amy! Unfortunately you will not have access to our Club Rush event on Zoom until your application has been accepted and your student is in our system, but you will still be able to complete club applications after you are enrolled at flvs.net/clubs.
I am enrolled with my county’s virtual school using FLVS’s curriculum, and I was wondering if there is a way to go at an accelerated pace. I haven’t began my coursework yet because i have not yet been assigned a classroom. I am aware of the 14 day time frame, and I am still waiting after about a week, but am in no rush. I simply just wanted to know if every pace chart goes by the same dates,or if there is a way to do more work and finish faster.
psa, I feel as if though the replies sounded a bit more personal and less automated, the responses FLVS gets could be better.
Hi Gracie. You can speak with your County Virtual School teacher about this! Each district is different in how they handle student schedules when it comes to pace charts.
Have been waiting a week .i went the district fill out the paper work . Email the School trying to get class approve for online.Then check online and class drop. Iam very upset.
I am a second year flvs flex student going into 7th grade. I requested a start date of tomorrow and have not been assigned to a teacher. On my dashboard it tells me that I am still awaiting classroom availability. When should I expect availability and assignment to a teacher?
Hi Shayna. We appreciate your patience as our team works quickly to process student enrollments! Returning students will be placed as soon as possible so be sure to check your email for updates.
My children are hybrid, so they take 1-2 classes in face to face public school and the rest of their classes with you. Can they sign up for clubs with you guys? Also, can they sign up for an additional course like computer science with you?
Hi Stephanie. Yes, students who are taking at least one course with us can join FLVS clubs! Students are welcome to take courses with us on FLVS Flex anytime through the year if they are academically appropriate!
I was supposed to start September 1st in 7th grade. It’s been saying for some time on my flvs portal home screen “awaiting availability”. I just wanted to find out if I’ll be accepted this year or if there aren’t any spots? Also if there are spots left, how long will I be waiting for a spot? Thank you!
Hi Shayna. Some courses are currently at capacity but you will be placed this year. Keep an eye on your FLVS account for course updates!
Hi i still waiting for my daughter classes she have only one right now .How long we need to wait?. She is in flex 8th.Thanks
Hi Diana. With the high volume of new students enrollments, it may take up to 3-weeks to process a student’s application. All updates and notifications will be sent through email. Thanks for your patience and understanding as our team works quickly to process applications and place students in their desired courses!
9/8/20
I signed my 6th grader up for FLEX classes and they dropped the classes , don’t know why?
Hi Cindy. You can reach out to us at 800-374-1430 or https://www.flvs.net/contact-us/send-us-a-message and we can look over your child’s account.
My friend who has a Geometry course in FLVS Flex could not remember her password and was locked out of her account. It said that her teacher will get an email to reset it. Is that the FLVS instructor or her teacher at her normal school?
Hi K. She can reach out to her FLVS instructor for assistance or visit https://help.flvs.net/help/username-password – Hope this helps!
Yeah, sorry, but I needed this information months ago, she has it figured out now.
Just wondering if the wait for class assignments have been extended again. We were originally told 14 days and then due to high enrollment, three weeks. It has now been four weeks, to the day, and my elementary students still haven’t received classes. My middle schooler has four of the six approved classes.
Hi Donja. We sincerely apologize for the delay. Our team is working quickly to place elementary students in their desired courses. Once your student is placed, our teachers will work closely with your students to help them meet their goals.
how do i get to the Spanish club
Hi Andrew, You can find FLVS Clubs and information at flvs.net/clubs