High School
High School Student Sets Sail with Florida Virtual School
By Elizabeth Jones on October 27th, 2022
When someone recommends something new to you, do you ever think—nah, that’s not for me—and then you try it and love it? That’s basically how Florida Virtual School (FLVS) sophomore Rachel found her passion for sailing—and FLVS!
Continue readingIt’s Game on for the Florida Virtual School eSports Club
By Elizabeth Jones on August 31st, 2022
When I was a kid, playing with friends looked like basketball in the driveway or a bike ride through the neighborhood. Now, playing with friends looks a little different. Okay, a lot different. Life-long friendships are being formed online, through video games!
Recently, we had a chance to chat with two Florida Virtual School (FLVS) student captains of our eSports Video Game Club. And they confirmed—video games are more than you think, they’re a community builder for this and future generations.
Continue reading7 High School Survival Tips from Florida Virtual School Graduates
By Elizabeth Jones on August 2nd, 2022
We’re not going to lie—high school isn’t easy. But, luckily for you, the FLVS Class of 2022 left some tips to help you thrive in high school at Florida Virtual School.
Continue reading#Classof2022 Grad, Lily J., Amongst Top 5 of Class
By Elizabeth Jones on May 20th, 2022
What does it take to be at the top of the class at Florida Virtual School? For FLVS graduate Lily Jamison, perspective makes all the difference. The secret to her success is focusing on the opportunities ahead, rather than the challenges in front of her—a strategy that has made even the most rigorous courses less intimidating and more manageable.
Continue readingFLVS Artists in the Making – 2nd Edition
By Florida Virtual School on September 7th, 2021
Last year, our FLVS student newspaper, News in a Click, showcased a few of our talented student artists and their work in FLVS Artists in the Making. Needless to say, we were blown away by our students’ undeniable passion for art – and so were our readers! In response, we decided to feature more of our student artists.
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 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 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.
Continue readingFLVS Graduate Pursues Her Dreams Amid Adversity
By Florida Virtual School on June 4th, 2021
Caps and tassels fly through the air, loved ones excitedly cheer from the audience, students instantly bond over the once-in-a-lifetime moment where they get to celebrate a decade of growing and learning and turn the page on their future.
Behind them are years of notes and assignments, memories from student clubs and activities, and plenty of Zoom calls. Ahead of them is the opportunity to shape their future. And for FLVS Class of 2021 graduate Madeleine (Maddy) Phinney, it’s an opportunity to build a life for herself and her one-year-old daughter.
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