About Florida Virtual School
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.
FLVS Corkboard: Summer Highlights
By Florida Virtual School on June 22nd, 2018
Here’s a summer riddle for you: “When do you go at red and stop at green?”
Answer: When you’re eating a slice of watermelon!
Summertime is here and that could mean taking a trip somewhere, spending time at the beach or pool, going to cookouts, watching movies, reading, or hanging out and visiting family and friends. Or maybe you’re taking a summer class or two with FLVS to work ahead or catch up. Whatever the case may be, leave some time for science fun. Check out these fun science activities for all ages to stay busy this summer! Continue reading
New Elementary Option Now Open!
By Florida Virtual School on June 11th, 2018
FLVS is excited to be introducing a new learning experience as part of FLVS Flex, allowing our youngest students to take online elementary courses anytime during the year. If you have a child in Kindergarten through 5th grade, sign him or her up today for one or more courses to start as early as August 2018.
Have a younger sibling at home? Let your parents know about this new flexible option! Continue reading
FLVS Corkboard: May Highlights
By Florida Virtual School on May 25th, 2018
May, May, May…may we have summer, please?
May was, as it always is, alive with activity as the traditional school year nears an end. Thank you to everyone who shared a message of appreciation for their teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers appreciate you as well, and you can read why our teachers love teaching to learn more! Continue reading
Questions to Ask Before Starting a Team Project
By Florida Virtual School on May 18th, 2018
My daughter is in high school, and every time her class has a group project, I am sure to hear about it. Why? Because sometimes her archrival happens to be in her group, and other times her best friend is (happy days ahead). No matter what, I’ll hear about the group slacker, and definitely about that controlling person ordering everyone around.
Do these roles sound familiar to you? Many of us can relate, which is unfortunate because teamwork is such an essential soft skill. Some jobs require more teamwork than others, but there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself as part of a team at some point during your life. Continue reading
Why Our Teachers ❤ Teaching
By Florida Virtual School on May 10th, 2018
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, FLVS is proud to celebrate our outstanding team of out-of-this-world teachers! The dedication and hard work they put forth each and every day gives our students a greater chance to succeed in school and throughout life.
Have an outstanding teacher at FLVS (or two or three) you’d like to give a shout out to? Don’t forget to post a message on the FLVS Facebook page or on Instagram or Twitter using hashtags #ThankATeacher and #FLVSTAW. They appreciate YOU and your words of encouragement so much! Continue reading
FLVS Corkboard: April Highlights
By Florida Virtual School on April 20th, 2018
We were once approaching April and now we’re rapidly advancing toward May!
Not only are there lots of activities, schoolwork, and projects going on, but incredible volunteer efforts as well. FLVS would like to take a moment to thank all the FLVS Full Time 6-12 grade students and families who participated in our FLVS Earth/Environmental Day across the state. View photos here!
Want to join in other upcoming activities? We have several to choose from! Continue reading
FLVS Corkboard: March Highlights
By Florida Virtual School on March 22nd, 2018
There’s so much blossoming at FLVS as we spring forward and March toward April! (Good puns are all in good fun, right?) Here are some current activities in bloom we’d like to highlight. Continue reading
Get to Know FLVS Full Time
By Florida Virtual School on March 5th, 2018
FLVS Full Time is a tuition-free online public school that gives students the freedom to follow their own unique path to learning and build one-on-one relationships with teachers. Students enrolled with FLVS Full Time take all of their classes (a total of six online courses) following the standard school year.
In today’s blog post, two students share why they chose FLVS Full Time and describe a typical day as an online learning student. Continue reading
Olympic-Sized Learning
By Florida Virtual School on February 28th, 2018
Photo Courtesy Classroom Champions
Picture this: You log in to your live lesson. Instead of your usual teacher, you see that your teacher is Erin Hamlin, four-time Olympic medalist and the flag bearer for Team USA at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony!
This is exactly what some of our Mega News Network student-journalists experienced on Thursday, February 22 when they participated in an online chat with Olympic athletes live from South Korea! What a great way to celebrate Digital Learning Day!
Celebrating Digital Learning at FLVS
By Florida Virtual School on February 22nd, 2018
Every year, FLVS faculty and staff attend In-Service Training Days in Orlando. It’s always a great opportunity to discuss educational advancements and explore new technologies. This year’s training was held in November and I truly think it’s one of the best times of the year for FLVS teachers.
Our annual In-Service Training Days give us a chance to “sharpen the saw,” collaborate, and network with other colleagues. (It’s kind of like a very productive high school reunion where you get to see your teammates face to face.) Once you get over how great your team leader looks with her new hair color, you can start brainstorming ways to make your live lessons more engaging next semester! Continue reading