Welcome Back-to-School: 5 Questions with Dr. Louis Algaze, FLVS President & CEO
By Florida Virtual School on August 16th, 2021
New school year, new opportunities. It’s a chance to start fresh. Discover new courses. And get to know new people, like Dr. Louis Algaze, Florida Virtual School President & Chief Executive Officer. We sat down with Dr. Algaze to hear what inspires him, his journey to becoming an educational leader, and how he celebrated the first day of school long before Tik Tok existed to capture the moment.
Continue readingUnlock Your Creativity with FLVS Courses & Clubs
By Florida Virtual School on August 10th, 2021
Feeling inspired? With dozens of creative online electives and clubs to choose from at Florida Virtual School, you can customize your education by exploring topics that truly move you. No matter your age or skill level, there are countless opportunities to explore your artistic side!
Continue readingFind Your Tribe with FLVS Clubs
By Florida Virtual School on August 6th, 2021
Everyone has an innate desire to connect with others who share similar interests—and find our tribe. Just because your classroom may be your bedroom or somewhere along the road of your latest adventure—you can always stay connected with others at Florida Virtual School.
Continue reading5 Tips for Learning a Language Online
By Florida Virtual School on August 4th, 2021
Learning a new language online might seem like an intimidating task, but what if we told you, it is as easy as watching your favorite show? Or listening to new music? Our World Language teachers know exactly what it’s like to learn a new language—and have advice to turn the challenge of learning a new language into a way of connecting with the world around you.
Continue readingBringing Olympic Dreams to Life with Figure Skater Iberia
By Florida Virtual School on August 2nd, 2021
As we watch more than 600 athletes represent the United States at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, it’s almost impossible to imagine the number of hours, months, and years they have dedicated to reach this moment in their lives. And while they are showcasing their talents, thousands of other athletes around the world are hard at work, preparing for their own Olympic dreams to come true – including FLVS 5th grade student, Iberia S.
Continue readingBring on Back-to-School
By Florida Virtual School on July 27th, 2021
It’s that time of year again! Time for back-to-school. And time to start the next chapter of your child’s education. But you can scratch back-to-school jitters off your list because Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has you covered. We have everything you need to start fresh this year—from school supplies to new courses to tips for learning online—that will set you, and your kids, up for success!
Continue readingGoing for the Gold with Gia Griffith, FLVS Athlete
By Florida Virtual School on July 26th, 2021
Friday morning, thousands of athletes stepped onto Toyko’s Olympic floor, ready to represent their country and showcase their incredible talent and hard work to the world. For many of them, the Olympic Games are the most significant moment in their lives!
Each of these athletes has a story to tell, from the starting line of their sport’s journey to their latest victory, and every challenge overcome along the way. Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is honored to be home to amazing athletes throughout Florida, including 6th grade FLVS Flex student Gia Griffith!
Continue readingMeet Delaney: An FLVS Student Turning Conservation into Recreation
By Florida Virtual School on July 12th, 2021
This article was originally written and published in the FLVS student newspaper, News in a Click.
At age 13, Delaney Pickering is working to prevent the wasteful use of resources while helping the environment and the creatures that live in it. Delaney created her own blog and records all of her adventures to share that conserving is a great way to help the environment.
Being an online student with FLVS Flex has helped her accomplish her goals and allowed her to do what she loves.
Continue readingFLVS Student & EngineerGirl Ambassador
By Florida Virtual School on June 30th, 2021
As we grow, we find ourselves fascinated with topics and hobbies that inspire us. When these fascinations turn into passions, we may ask ourselves, “Is this something I can do for the rest of my life as a career?” Sometimes we don’t truly realize that the sky is the limit! But with inspiration, support, and hard work, we can make our childhood dreams a reality.
Continue reading8 Classes You Didn’t Know You Could Take at FLVS
By Florida Virtual School on June 29th, 2021
Dive into the sea to explore the ocean’s biodiversity. Take flight and travel the world. Paint your way through mid-century Italy. Sound just like what your dreams are made of? Wake up and make them a reality with eight new courses at Florida Virtual School. Guaranteed to inspire your learning today. So you can change the world tomorrow.
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