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6 Ways to Support Online Elementary Students

By 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 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. Have questions or feedback? Our teachers and administrative team 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 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 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.

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A Middle School Like No Other

By 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 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 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

What’s Online Elementary School Really Like?

By 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 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 (FLVS)  offers two distinct online school options 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 schools, it’s essential for families to understand their options and choose the one that will best fit their students.

Don’t miss the infographic at the bottom of this post to help your decision-making! Continue reading

Congratulations, Graduates!

By on June 7th, 2018

This post was written by 2017-18 FLVS Full Time Senior Class President, McKenzie Underwood.

Class of 2018, we made it! After counting down the days until graduation all year, we finally crossed the finish line. There is not a single person who did not work extremely hard to get this far. All the late nights studying, the DBAs, the live lessons, the collaborations, the final exams, they were all worth it. Be proud of yourselves, you didn’t get here by mistake.

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge some of the amazing people who helped us get through the past four years of high school. Continue reading