FLVS Corkboard: Back to School Highlights

Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! Whether you are new to FLVS or are a returning student, we’re glad you’re here! Your teachers and the FLVS team have been hard at work preplanning and getting ready for an exciting new school year. Before we dive in with some highlights to note, it’s always nice to start by marking your calendars for the first official “holiday/day off” from school.

Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2 has been designated a holiday break for all FLVS instructors and support staff. Students are encouraged to continue their studies as courses remain open, but please be mindful that there will be a brief delay in teacher response.

Back to School Tips

While you won’t need a locker to secure your school books with FLVS, there are some important school supplies to help ensure your success. Review the top seven recommended supplies for FLVS. 

Have a student starting elementary school? Starting off the new school year on the right foot is important at any age, but it is especially critical for elementary students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Read some ways you can help your child feel fully supported as he/she heads back to virtual school in the Virtual Voice blog, “Back-to-School Basics for Elementary Parents.”

Fall Courses Now Enrolling

Get ready for school that goes with you! As a Florida Virtual School student, you already know that school doesn’t have to be contained within classroom walls. Take advantage of our 190+ online courses, available tuition-free to Florida students. With 24/7 availability, you have the freedom and flexibility to learn anytime and anywhere. Explore courses for fall.

New Middle School Spanish Course

Middle School students who’ve completed beginning Spanish can now take their learning to the next level with MJ Spanish Intermediate. Continue to develop your grammar and vocabulary skills to help build basic fluency and language proficiency while exploring more of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. This course, if taken as a two-course sequence after M/J Spanish Beginning, is equivalent to Spanish 1, and can fulfill one high school language credit.* Learn more here.

*Check with your school counselor to confirm this meets your specific high school graduation requirements or contact one of our FLVS Flex counselors.  

FLVS Virtual Student Club Rush

Are you looking for an opportunity to explore interests outside your classes and meet other students? Clubs are a great way to connect and make new friends. Whether you’re in elementary, middle, or high school—FLVS has a club for you!

Join us to learn about the many clubs FLVS has to offer at the appropriate Virtual Club Rush listed below (open to both FLVS Flex and FLVS Full Time students). Hope to see you there!

Elementary School Clubs

Date: Friday, Aug. 30, 2019
Time:  10 AM
Guest link:  http://bit.ly/FLVSClubRush2019

Middle School & High School Clubs

Date:  Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019
Time:  6 PM
Guest link:  http://bit.ly/FLVSClubRush2019

FLVS Club applications open Aug. 30, 2019.

As you can see, this year has lots of good stuff in store!  Subscribe to The Virtual Voice blog to help keep you connected and follow Florida Virtual School on Facebook for updates and information.