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Comparing AP and Dual Enrollment
By Florida Virtual School on November 23rd, 2021
What are AP and Dual Enrollment Classes?
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are classes high schoolers have the option to take to get not only high school, but college credit. These courses tend to have a larger workload and follow the College Board’s standards to prepare you for the end-of-course AP exam. The AP exam determines whether or not you get college credit for the course. These courses often have strict schedules. However, by taking the course with FLVS you get the same course with added flexibility to make the experience all that much better.
Continue readingUp and Atom: Explore STEM Courses & Clubs
By Florida Virtual School on November 8th, 2021
If you were to travel back in time, even 150 years, you couldn’t find a car, computer, or solar panel in sight. But with creative minds, society has transformed with inventions that bring us closer together and simplify our daily lives. None of this would be possible without the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
When it comes to STEM education, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has a lot to offer students in and out of the classroom – so they can be leaders of innovation in the years to come.
Continue readingDive into Environmental Science with FLVS and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation
By Guest Blogger on October 21st, 2021
Teaching a generation that is so empowered, connected, empathetic, and driven to make a difference in the world, real-life examples to help them learn about conservation and sustainability are crucial. Luckily, the Florida Virtual School curriculum team and teachers are fully prepared to inspire students to make a long-lasting difference in our planet’s ecosystem.
Continue reading4 Tips for Safe Teen Driving
By Florida Virtual School on October 19th, 2021
From road trips in the family minivan to catching an Uber to the airport—getting from point A to point B, can be a major part of our lives. While earning a learner’s permit or driver’s license means the freedom to hit the road on your own, driving comes with a lot of responsibility. Luckily, Florida Virtual School is full of opportunities for students of all driving levels to get up to speed on what it takes to stay safe while out on the road.
Continue readingMake your Mark at Florida Virtual School!
By Florida Virtual School on October 15th, 2021
Ready to make your mark on Florida Virtual School (FLVS) history? Now’s the time! We’re excited to host our first-ever Mascot Design Contest—October 4- 29, 2021. And the best part? The whole FLVS family is welcome to participate— all students (Flex and Full Time), alumni, parents, teachers, and support staff!
Continue reading10 Things You Didn’t Know About Clubs at FLVS
By Florida Virtual School on October 11th, 2021
Did you know Florida Virtual School club members build their own video games? Or that they cook up new recipes every week? Or that they ran the full length of the Florida Keys (and then some) during a Virtual 5K?
Continue readingGrowing Florida Virtual School Beyond Florida
By Florida Virtual School on October 5th, 2021
At Florida Virtual School (FLVS), we believe today’s most powerful educational tools are flexibility, empowerment, and inspiration. It’s a formula that has allowed us to transform online education and help thousands of students—in Florida and beyond—find success for more than 20 years.
Continue reading4 Ways to Impact Environmental Conservation
By Florida Virtual School on October 1st, 2021
According to the United Nations, damages from climate-related natural disasters cost about $155 billion in 2018 alone. A cost that is too high for Florida Virtual School teachers and students like Delaney, so they are actively working to reduce it by participating in conservation efforts that reduce human impact on the environment.
Continue readingFLVS Girl Scout Raises Awareness for Diapers
By Guest Blogger on September 16th, 2021
Not your average teen, a recent Florida Virtual School (FLVS) student and Girl Scout set out to help babies in poverty in her local community of Naples. When she found out babies often don’t have clean diapers due to financial challenges, she researched the need, interviewed a local childcare center director, and created a video booklet to raise awareness about the problem. She wrote the booklet using the pseudonym “Cadette.”
Continue readingFind Your Voice with the FLVS Speech & Debate Club
By Florida Virtual School on September 14th, 2021
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For the Speech & Debate club at Florida Virtual School, words are a very powerful tool that speak for themselves!
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