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Meet Sofia, FLVS Student and Ballerina
By Florida Virtual School on December 14th, 2020

As winter approaches, thousands of dancers around the world have been preparing for one of the most well-known ballets of the holiday season, The Nutcracker. Although this year has presented many challenges, our dedicated dancers and performers say, “The show must go on!”
Continue readingFLVS Works of Heart – Mr. Lozano, AP Psychology
By Florida Virtual School on November 6th, 2020
Our “Works of Heart” series showcases heartfelt stories about Florida Virtual School teachers and staff who go above and beyond to help students every day. Learn what sets our team apart at flvs.net/careers.

This year has undoubtedly been a year like no other, filled with uncertainty as we learn to navigate changes in the way we attend school, work, social events, and more. Throughout the year, students, parents, and staff have reached out to family, friends, and their local communities to share support and the result has been extraordinary!
Continue readingNEW! Computer & Network Security Fundamentals
By Florida Virtual School on November 4th, 2020

As our world continues to become more and more digital, our vulnerability to cyberattacks soars. According to a study by the Clark School, on average, cybercriminals attack computers with internet access every 39 seconds! With this alarming statistic, it is no surprise that cybersecurity jobs are among the fastest growing occupations in the United States, along with thousands of other computing careers.
Continue readingStudent Promotes Kindness with Children’s Books
By Suzan Kurdak on October 26th, 2020

October is National Bullying Prevention Month which unites communities around the world to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Standing up against bullying is something FLVS takes very seriously. We’re pleased to spotlight FLVS high school senior Jhett Hill who has written two children’s books to help bring awareness to this effort.
Continue readingFLVS Celebrates Teachers on World Teachers’ Day
By Florida Virtual School on October 5th, 2020

Every August, thousands of teachers prepare for the new school year, decorating their classrooms, organizing lessons, and brainstorming fun activities for students. Teachers at Florida Virtual School are no different! Although they may not have a physical classroom where they can see students daily, FLVS teachers find unique ways to create engaging learning experiences for students in the virtual classroom.
Continue readingFLVS Introduces Agriscience Foundations 1
By Florida Virtual School on September 2nd, 2020

Have you ever considered a career in agriculture?
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), agriculture and related industries make up 11 percent of jobs in America, including food service, farming and fishing, food and beverage manufacturing, and more! All these industries are made up of field professionals ranging from farmers to environmental engineers and food scientists to water quality specialists.
Discover the possibilities with Florida Virtual School (FLVS) in our new course, Agriscience Foundations 1.
Continue readingFinding Success with Florida Virtual School
By Guest Blogger on July 25th, 2020
This post was written by Tangela Walker-Craft, parent of a recent graduate and FLVS Flex student.

I attended traditional public schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Homeschooling was not something that I ever planned to do when I became a mom. I even taught at traditional public schools for several years before I had my daughter. I knew nothing about homeschooling.
During that time, when I was teaching high school, many of my best students shared with me that they had been homeschooled at some point during their lives.
Continue readingStay on Track this Summer with Online Courses
By Florida Virtual School on June 26th, 2020

The 2019-20 school year challenged students, teachers, and parents in unique ways as school closures transformed the way most students attend school. Now that summer is in full swing, we’re proud to say, “We made it!” but there are still a lot of questions about how schools will operate in the upcoming year.
Despite the uncertainties, students can take summer courses and get a jump start on the coming year with Florida Virtual School (FLVS) to ensure they stay on track with their academic goals.
Continue readingClass of 2018 Senior Survival Guide
By Guest Blogger on May 24th, 2018
Earlier this year, our FLVS Full Time Senior Class officers presented a “Senior Survival Guide” to the current juniors. Their presentation was fantastic and full of great tips from the viewpoint of a student. Whether you’re looking ahead to senior year or graduation is a few years down the road, several of these tips for FLVS students apply to any grade level.
Now without further ado, here are the top 10 tips for surviving senior year at FLVS from our Class of 2018.