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Ace Your Next DBA with These 5 Tips from FLVS Alumni

By Elizabeth Jones on September 13th, 2023

Let’s be honest, the perks of online learning with Florida Virtual School (FLVS) are pretty great, from choosing courses you actually want to take to the extra time you get in your day to focus on hobbies. Even so, we need to address the elephant in the room. . . discussion-based assessments (DBAs).

We know DBAs can be a little nerve-wracking for FLVS students—but no need to worry. Our alumni have your back. Here are five tips to help you ace your next DBA from FLVS Class of 2023 alumni:

Day in the Life of a Florida Virtual High School Student

By Guest Blogger on September 7th, 2023

This blog was written by D’Liyah Lubin, 2022-23 ninth grade Vice President of the Florida Virtual High School Student Government

Hi everyone! My name is D’Liyah (more preferably Lee-Ah) Lubin, and I am a current 10th grader at Florida Virtual High School. Last year, I served as the 2022-23 ninth grade Vice President of the Florida Virtual High School Student Government. I am also part of the AICE Cambridge program and the National Society of High School Scholars. Outside of school, I like to sing, write, and dance. In this blog, I’m going to take you through my typical day as a Florida Virtual High School student.

5 Steps to Make This School Year Your Best One Ever

By Guest Blogger on August 22nd, 2023

This blog was written by Jett James Pruitt, 2022-23 11^th 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 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.

Florida State Assessments Can Now Be Taken Outside Florida: A Win for Military Families

By Katie Hodgins on August 3rd, 2023

We’re excited to announce that Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Full Time students of military families now have the flexibility to participate in state assessments administered at their parents’ or guardians’ current military duty station. Families must submit a written request to include official documentation of the family’s current out-of-state duty station to receive this flexibility. Upon approval, parents and students won’t have to travel back to Florida for state or end-of-course testing.

3 Ways to Make Friends as a Florida Virtual School Student

By Guest Blogger on July 27th, 2023

This blog was written by Katelyn Kiss, an FLVS Flex homeschool student.

Humans are social creatures, and while you might not want to admit it—everyone needs a friend. Whether you’re a new or returning FLVS Flex or FLVS Full Time student, you can make friends through Florida Virtual School (FLVS).

STEM Summer Camp Empowers Florida Virtual School Students to Explore Future Careers

By Katie Hodgins on July 25th, 2023

Robots, virtual reality, video games, flight simulators. Do these grab your attention?? Recently, a group of our middle and high school students attended a week-long science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) summer camp at DoD STARBASE Central Florida, where they explored the exciting world of modeling, simulation, and training.

6 Online Language Courses You Didn’t Know You Could Take With Florida Virtual School

By Hailey Fitch on June 22nd, 2023

Do you have aspirations to travel the world one day? Are you interested in having a career that requires you speak multiple languages? Well, you’ve come to the right place! At Florida Virtual School (FLVS), we have more than 20 world language courses ranging from introductory Spanish to honors Chinese. You may be asking yourself, “with that many online language courses, how will I choose?” We’re here to help! Here are six world languages you didn’t know you could take at FLVS.

#FVHSClassof2023: To the Familiar and Unfamiliar: Words of Advice from National Honor Society President, Olivia Herring

By Katie Hodgins on May 31st, 2023

“Good Afternoon, my name is Olivia Herring, your National Honor Society President. Thank you Principal Shick, board of trustees, faculty, staff, and of course families for being present here today to be part of such a momentous and well-worth waiting-for occasion, the graduation of the Senior Class of 2023!

#FVHSClassof2023 Grad Brady Kondek Finds His Calling Through Florida Virtual School Clubs

By Hailey Fitch on May 16th, 2023

In just a little over a week, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) graduate Brady Kondek will turn the tassel at the Florida Virtual High School in-person graduation. But, if you would’ve told him two years ago that he would be graduating from an online school, he may not have believed you! Read on to learn more about his goals after graduation and how FLVS gave him a new outlook on his future.

Florida Virtual School Student & Tennis Star Heads to UCLA

By Katie Hodgins on April 11th, 2023

Picking up a tennis racket at six years old to follow in her father’s footsteps, Ahmani Guichard has played for more than 12 years to become one of the best Junior tennis players in the world. She recently announced she’ll continue her tennis career at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) after she graduates from Florida Virtual School (FLVS) this spring.