Start Fresh with Health & Wellness Courses or Clubs
By Florida Virtual School on January 3rd, 2022
New Year’s resolutions can be easy to make and even easier to break, but having goals for the new year—especially health and wellness ones—can help you start fresh. Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has courses and clubs to help you connect with friends, learn new strategies for taking care of your mind and body, and achieve success in 2022!
Continue readingInspiring the Next Generation: 2021-22 Team Members of the Year
By Florida Virtual School on December 13th, 2021
It takes a village. Especially when you’re serving thousands of students across Florida, and the country, virtually and amid a global pandemic. But every day, our exceptional teachers and support staff commit to putting students first and inspiring them to believe the sky’s the limit. That is why we are thrilled to recognize and honor their accomplishments with our annual awards.
Read on to see how this year’s honorees are revolutionizing online learning, making a difference, and inspiring the next generation of learners.
Continue reading7 Classes You Didn’t Know Your Child Could Take at Florida Virtual School
By Florida Virtual School on December 11th, 2021
It may seem like it’s far off, but before you know it, your child will be in high school, preparing for their future. No matter what their interests are – whether it’s art, coding, or teaching – making sure they have real-world learning opportunities is critical for their success.
Continue readingProgram Your Future with Coding Courses & Clubs
By Florida Virtual School on December 6th, 2021
We live in a world surrounded by technology. But have you ever wondered how that technology actually works? Curious about the magic of technology? Want to build a future in tech as a startup founder or cybersecurity expert? Florida Virtual School (FLVS) can help you get started.
Continue readingWhat Will You Create? Join FLVS for Hour of Code
By Florida Virtual School on November 30th, 2021
You’ve probably spent hours playing video games, learning new dances from social media, or staying in touch with friends and families thanks to video chat. Often all in the same day or on the same device. But have you ever wondered how those games or apps are created? Or who created them and how they work?
Continue reading‘Tis the Season: How FLVS Students Give Back
By Florida Virtual School on November 29th, 2021
‘Tis the season for giving back—and FLVS Full Time National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) understood the assignment! In honor of International Volunteers Day on December 5, we’re proud to highlight FLVS students helping their local communities.
Continue readingComparing 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.
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