Back to School: Virtual Style
It’s August and that means it is back to school!
For much of Florida Virtual School, our teachers and students have been hard at work – even through the summer months.
Of course, the new school year always brings with it anticipation and excitement for the year to come. In traditional schools, there are some eagerly anticipated back-to-school traditions.
So how do we do these in our virtual world?
Let’s walk through a few back-to-school basics!
Meet Your New Teacher
At FLVS Flex students have the opportunity to enroll in courses all year long. This means we have a meet-the-teacher system down to a science. Our meet-the-teacher process is a welcome call! Our teachers reach out to their students and welcome them to their course. In this first interaction teachers establish a strong foundation for the course, they focus on getting to know their students and their families. The welcome call is such an important piece to success in our virtual classrooms!
Touring Your School
One amazing aspect of attending school online is the ability to tour your classroom right from your very own home! Our courses are designed specifically with students in mind and we use highly innovative strategies to engage students in learning. This all starts in your virtual classroom! You will have access to your course, curriculum, and all the support you need to be successful in the course.
Connecting With Friends
There is a huge misconception about virtual school. That somehow, having the flexibility to complete your course work at any time, any path, any place disconnects students from interactions with their peers. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Our students regularly interact in their courses via collaboration assignments. They also have access to more than 25 clubs! Check out this list of all the amazing clubs offered for students.
Whether you are taking just virtual classes or a combination of brick-and-mortar and virtual, the start of the school year is truly an exciting time. We hope you have a wonderful school year and that you get the most out of your experience. We will be here every step of the way to make sure you accomplish everything you want!
Post by former FLVS Teacher Amanda Schaffer
No one has connected to us for beginning school. We are new to this. When will we begin classes?
dawneubanks2005@gmail.com
Hi Dawn! Are you taking courses with FLVS Flex as a homeschool student or enrolled in FLVS Full Time? Contact our advisement team and they can help! Find links to our counselors for both Flex and Full Time here: https://www.flvs.net/student-resources
We are new to the SCVS flex and half the time, it says can’t connect, or something with the server. Very frustrating when she is doing the work, and TRYING to stay on track. Sent the instructor an email, but have yet to get a response.
Concerned parent
Hi Erin. FLVS did have a few hiccups with our applications on Wednesday and Thursday last week, but everything should be up and running now. Thanks for your patience! We hope your daughter has a great year with Seminole Virtual.