The Virtual Voice

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Students Recognized at Club Awards Day

By on March 18th, 2020

If you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work! We know our Florida Virtual School students work hard, not only in their courses, but also in activities extending beyond their studies.

FLVS offers more than 55 student clubs and activities where students participate in online and face-to-face activities. Our clubs are a great way for students to stay connected and involved!

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Celebrating the 100th Day of School

By on January 29th, 2020

My high school daughter asked me the other day if we could celebrate the 100th day of school. She complained that after 5th grade she no longer gets to celebrate that day at school. She recalled some great memories – like when they used to count to 100 with M&Ms or make a 100-link paper chain.

But who says only elementary students get to celebrate the 100th day of school? This is actually a great opportunity for teachers and homeschool parents to incorporate fun ideas across all grades and curriculum. Continue reading

FLVS Corkboard: New Year Edition

By on January 16th, 2020

Hey Florida Virtual School students and families, we hope the new year is treating you right! Whether you are new to FLVS or getting back into a groove for spring semester, there are many ways to get involved and we’re happy to share a few upcoming events.  Continue reading

FLVS Full Time Graduation Rate Increases

By on January 10th, 2020

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is excited to announce that our FLVS Full Time High School 2018-19 graduation rate was 87.7%, an increase of 6.3 percentage points over last year. In addition, the team celebrated an increase of 21 percentage points since the 2015-16 school year.

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FLVS Corkboard: Thanksgiving Edition

By on November 14th, 2019

It’s hard to believe that we’re well into November and dashing into December at full speed! The holidays bring a bustle of activities, both at home and at school. Then spring semester is around the corner!

With Teacher Training Days and holiday breaks approaching, be sure to mark your calendar with these important dates and catch up on other news below. Continue reading

FLVS Advanced Placement Scores Continue to Climb

By on November 13th, 2019

Every year, millions of students all over the world participate in Advanced Placement (AP) courses that culminate in a test during the month of May. Students can earn college credits based on the score they earn on the AP tests.  Florida Virtual School (FLVS) students are no exception – many accept the challenge of these rigorous, college-like courses and sit for the big tests each spring. Continue reading

7 Quick Facts about FLVS Full Time

By on November 6th, 2019

Thanks to online learning, teachers can meet students where they are and ensure their unique needs are met. By supporting online instruction with social opportunities and parental involvement, Florida Virtual School Full Time (FLVS Full Time) students have achieved outstanding academic success.

For families seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom, FLVS Full Time offers a well-rounded online learning experience that leads to a high school diploma.

Have questions about how FLVS Full Time works? If so, these quick facts are for you! Continue reading

Student Focus: Meet Peyton

By on October 16th, 2019

This post was written by Meghan Leffew, one of our FLVS Full Time Elementary parents.

As a mother, I am incredibly thankful for FLVS Full Time. My son is five and this is his first year of school. He was recently diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation that causes things like neutropenia and leukemia. I only had two choices for his education – to hold Peyton out of Kindergarten or take a chance.

We decided to enroll Peyton into FLVS Full Time three weeks before school started. Continue reading