Parent Edition

Teachers Share Fun Ways to Encourage Reading

By Florida Virtual School on January 27th, 2021

In honor of Celebrate Literacy Week, we’re sharing tips for parents to encourage students’ love of reading. The importance of reading or being read to cannot be overstated, with an impact that extends beyond just hearing stories.

Four Years of Foreign Language: Worth it?

By Florida Virtual School on January 19th, 2021

This article was originally written and published in the FLVS student newspaper, News in a Click.

Foreign language courses are required subjects that students must take two years of during their four years of high school. Depending on which courses are offered by the school, students may be able to take two years of Spanish, French, Mandarin, or any other available choice. While two years are the minimum requirement, there are additional courses that offer more in-depth practice and understanding of the language, such as Spanish 3 or Spanish 4.

Online Learning Provides Learning Consistency

By Florida Virtual School on January 13th, 2021

As coronavirus cases surge, online learning continues to grow in popularity for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Many Florida families have chosen to continue taking courses at Florida Virtual School in the spring semester of 2021 with the aim to continue learning uninterrupted.

Tips for Creating the Perfect Learning Space

By Florida Virtual School on January 4th, 2021

Still settling into an at-home learning routine this semester? If so, you may find that you are having a tough time staying focused, on track, or organized. If this is the case, we have a few tips to help you create the perfect learning environment at home.

Meet Sofia, FLVS Student and Ballerina

By Florida Virtual School on December 14th, 2020

As winter approaches, thousands of dancers around the world have been preparing for one of the most well-known ballets of the holiday season, The Nutcracker. Although this year has presented many challenges, our dedicated dancers and performers say, “The show must go on!”

Parents: Help Your Kids Finish the Year Strong

By Florida Virtual School on December 8th, 2020

As students finish their first semester of the 2020-21 school year, many are continuing their academic journey with Florida Virtual School (FLVS). Whether your family is new or returning to FLVS, we want to ensure that your students have a successful second semester. Here are three ways parents can help students finish the school year strong!

Online Course Development: Bringing It All Together

By Florida Virtual School on December 7th, 2020

Known for high academic standards, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has earned numerous awards for excellence and innovation in online learning. The FLVS Curriculum Development team strives to uphold the level of education that FLVS is widely recognized for when developing new online courses and enhancing current courses.

FLVS Corkboard: Winter Newsletter

By Florida Virtual School on December 4th, 2020

It’s hard to believe it’s December already! The winter holidays always bring a bustle of fun and festivities and we are excited to share several activities happening soon. But first, from all of us at FLVS, we wish you and your family a wonderful and safe holiday season.

Reasons to Stick with Online School this Spring

By Florida Virtual School on November 23rd, 2020

With so many families new to online learning this year, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is focused on helping current students and families plan for a successful spring semester.

8 Tips for Parents New to Online Learning

By Florida Virtual School on November 8th, 2020

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more students than ever before are learning virtually and many parents have taken a more involved role with their students education. In honor of National Parents as Teachers Day on November 8th, we’re celebrating parents and their partnership with FLVS by sharing tips to help families adjusting to online education.