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Let’s Celebrate the 2023-24 Florida Virtual School Team Members of the Year!

By Kayle Gattuso on September 21st, 2023

Serving thousands of students virtually across the state and nation takes a devoted, enthusiastic, and caring team of educators. Our extraordinary teachers and support staff are dedicated to putting students at the center of every decision, inspiring them to pursue their dreams every day. This is why we are excited to acknowledge and celebrate their achievements through our annual awards.

Continue reading to discover how this year’s honorees are revolutionizing online learning and putting the needs of our students and team members first.

Ace Your Next DBA with These 5 Tips from FLVS Alumni

By Elizabeth Jones on September 13th, 2023

Let’s be honest, the perks of online learning with Florida Virtual School (FLVS) are pretty great, from choosing courses you actually want to take to the extra time you get in your day to focus on hobbies. Even so, we need to address the elephant in the room. . . discussion-based assessments (DBAs).

We know DBAs can be a little nerve-wracking for FLVS students—but no need to worry. Our alumni have your back. Here are five tips to help you ace your next DBA from FLVS Class of 2023 alumni:

Day in the Life of a Florida Virtual High School Student

By Guest Blogger on September 7th, 2023

This blog was written by D’Liyah Lubin, 2022-23 ninth grade Vice President of the Florida Virtual High School Student Government

Hi everyone! My name is D’Liyah (more preferably Lee-Ah) Lubin, and I am a current 10th grader at Florida Virtual High School. Last year, I served as the 2022-23 ninth grade Vice President of the Florida Virtual High School Student Government. I am also part of the AICE Cambridge program and the National Society of High School Scholars. Outside of school, I like to sing, write, and dance. In this blog, I’m going to take you through my typical day as a Florida Virtual High School student.

5 Steps to Make This School Year Your Best One Ever

By Guest Blogger on August 22nd, 2023

This blog was written by Jett James Pruitt, 2022-23 11^th Grade President of the Florida Virtual High School Student Government.

The 2023-2024 Florida Virtual School year has finally arrived! It’s an exciting and pivotal moment for both new and returning students, and by investing a little more time at the start of the school year, the rest of your semester can run nearly stress-free.

3 Ways to Make Friends as a Florida Virtual School Student

By Guest Blogger on July 27th, 2023

This blog was written by Katelyn Kiss, an FLVS Flex homeschool student.

Humans are social creatures, and while you might not want to admit it—everyone needs a friend. Whether you’re a new or returning FLVS Flex or FLVS Full Time student, you can make friends through Florida Virtual School (FLVS).

Take Online Guitar Lessons for Free with Florida Virtual School

By Elizabeth Jones on March 29th, 2023

Whether you’re a Swiftie or not, you’ve probably heard of Taylor Swift. From her nine No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, to her viral 2023 ‘Eras Tour,’ the American singer-songwriter has taken the world by storm. Even so, you may be surprised to hear that she didn’t learn guitar until she was around 12 years old—and you can too!

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) offers two online guitar courses that allow students to explore a variety of music styles, develop fundamental guitar skills, and discover their inner musicians. And the best part—it’s free!

5 Tips to Help Students Prepare for a Successful DBA

By Guest Blogger on March 8th, 2023

This post was written by Cecilia Mo’Neesha Khan, a FLVS Flex student.

Discussion-based assessments (DBAs) are something that many students may feel anxious about, including myself. Whether you feel unprepared or don’t understand the module, there are several reasons students may dread DBAs. As a 14-year-old in 11th grade, I find myself spending endless hours writing arguments, notes, watching help videos, and attending tutor sessions for a DBA, which is really a conversation that takes less than 10 minutes (LOL)! In this blog, I will go over five tips to help my fellow students prepare for a successful DBA. These tips will help with studying, taking notes, overcoming anxiety, and more!