Full Time Edition
Top 3 Reasons to Join a Club This Year
By Suzan Kurdak on August 29th, 2018
Want to make new friends and connect with other students? Have interests or hobbies you would like to explore? Joining a club (or several) is the perfect way to engage beyond the physical or virtual classroom! FLVS offers dozens of clubs for students of all grade levels! Learn more at our Virtual Club Rush open house event on Thursday, Aug. 30 from 4-7 p.m.
Studies have shown that joining a student club is beneficial both personally and professionally, and here are our top three reasons why. Continue reading
Start Your Middle School Experience Off Right
By Melodie Robelo on August 28th, 2018
For students in middle school who have never taken an online course before, understanding expectations and how to navigate new material and assignments can take some time. Whether your child is taking their first course or their fifth, here are a few tips to help him or her succeed at FLVS. Continue reading
Tips for Elementary Student Success at FLVS
By Allison Voltaire on August 27th, 2018
As the author Thomas Fuller once said, “All things are difficult before they are easy.”
Whether your child is new to online learning or you are a returning FLVS elementary family, our team is here to help you navigate our new curriculum and find ways to best meet your son or daughter’s educational needs. Your teachers are here for you! Don’t hesitate to ask them for help. The Flex Elementary team is also hosting weekly welcome sessions to help families find their way. Have questions or feedback? Our administrative team would love to hear from you!
With this in mind, we wanted to share a few helpful tips for our online elementary parents. Continue reading
FLVS Corkboard: August Highlights
By The Virtual Voice on August 21st, 2018
Hello students and parents, it’s official—the 2018-19 school year has begun!
We know some of you may have been taking courses with us all summer and some are new to FLVS. Either way, we are so glad you are here. We start with a mention to mark your calendar for the first holiday and a “day off.” Continue reading
Kicking Off the Year at FLVS Full Time
By Guest Blogger on August 14th, 2018
The 2018-19 school year has arrived at FLVS Full Time High School. Our amazing teachers, counselors, support staff, and school leaders have worked tirelessly this summer planning for the year ahead. During the summer, we were able to reflect on the past school year and think about not only the challenges we faced, but also the many accomplishments and achievements.
A Middle School Like No Other
By Guest Blogger on August 14th, 2018
As the FLVS Full Time Middle School principal, I am always eager to welcome our families to a new school year. I am confident that this year will be our best year yet. Our team of dedicated instructors, support staff, and school leaders have spent a great deal of time over the summer preparing for our first day of school and an amazing school year ahead. We are committed to providing our students and families with an exceptional online learning experience! Continue reading
A New Generation of Megabytes
By Guest Blogger on August 14th, 2018
At FLVS Full Time Elementary, we are thrilled to welcome new students in Kindergarten through 5th grade to the Megabyte family for the 2018-19 school year. We hope all of our children have a smooth and happy start to the school year. We have a wonderful staff in place to ensure we provide the best education possible. If you encounter any difficulties as a new elementary family, please make your child’s teacher aware of your needs. If the teacher cannot assist you, he/she will absolutely find the right person.
Now, it’s time for some back-to-school reminders! To help your child start the year off with success, here are a few tips for our elementary students: Continue reading
Check Off Your List: Virtual School Supply Shopping
By Anne Flenner on July 30th, 2018
In July and August, stores are full of students and parents scouring the shelves for the best deal on school supplies. When a student signs up for FLVS, they often wonder, “What school supplies do I need?” While you may not need a glue stick or mirror for your locker when you take FLVS courses, there are a few items that you will want to have for a successful year. Continue reading
The New Elementary: Online Learning for Grades K-5
By Guest Blogger on June 12th, 2018
Duck, duck, goose…I spy…finger painting…counting to 10…following the leader…
These activities are instinctively elementary. So, what happens when such a tangible experience goes virtual? It gets personal!
In 2018, FLVS is introducing a new 48-course elementary curriculum that includes English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Art, and Technology. From Kindergarten through 5th grade, all these courses have a few things in common: they’re hands-on, empowering, and designed with elementary students in mind. Each course incorporates activities students can do in their own home, encourages them to use their personal experiences to power their learning, and includes plenty of teacher time to support individual students. It doesn’t get more personal than that. Continue reading
Differences between FLVS Flex and FLVS Full Time
By Anne Flenner on June 8th, 2018
“Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding.” – Robert John Meehan
Florida Virtual School began as an experiment to see if online learning could be tailored to students’ needs to help them succeed. Today, FLVS offers two distinct programs with the same shared goal: addressing the unique learning needs of every child.
As school counselors, we are often asked about the differences between FLVS Full Time and FLVS Flex. Parents want to know which option is best for their child. As they are very different programs, it’s important for families to understand their options and choose the one that will best fit their student.
Don’t miss the infographic at the bottom of this post to help in your decision-making! Continue reading