Middle School
8 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 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 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 readingFLVS Launches Middle School Coding Course
By Florida Virtual School on December 9th, 2019
In honor of Computer Science Education Week, FLVS is excited to announce that enrollment is now open for our newest career and technical education (CTE) course, M/J Coding Fundamentals for middle/junior high students. Continue reading
A Middle School Like No Other
By Guest Blogger on August 14th, 2018
As the FLVS Full Time Middle School principal, I am always eager to welcome our families to a new school year. I am confident that this year will be our best year yet. Our team of dedicated instructors, support staff, and school leaders have spent a great deal of time over the summer preparing for our first day of school and an amazing school year ahead. We are committed to providing our students and families with an exceptional online learning experience! Continue reading
Meet our Middle School Megabytes
By Guest Blogger on May 21st, 2018
Are you a current FLVS Megabyte? Or looking to join our incredible middle school family at FLVS Full Time?
As our FLVS Full Time students in grades 6-8 wrap up the school year, our incredible staff of dedicated educators are starting to plan for our 2018-19 school year! As the FLVS Full Time Middle School Principal, I am proud to give a sneak peek into the passion and commitment we have at our school. Continue reading
FLVS Corkboard: June Highlights
By Florida Virtual School on June 20th, 2017
Hey students and parents—Summer’s in full swing and we have some sun-sational tidbits to share!
But first, a few reminders…
Mark your calendar for the upcoming holiday! In observance of Independence Day, the week of July 3rd (July 3-7) has been designated a holiday break for all FLVS instructors and support staff. The Customer Service Center will be closed on Monday, July 4 only. 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. Have a wonderful and safe holiday!
Planning to take FLVS courses this summer? There’s still time to sign up, but don’t delay. Start by browsing our featured summer courses.
Ready to get started? Sign up today! Continue reading
The FLVS Minions
By Guest Blogger on May 17th, 2016
Young adolescents require drastically different and unique approaches to education.
Middle school educators have always understood that the biological events of puberty fundamentally disrupt the somewhat smooth development of elementary school years and has a profound impact upon the cognitive, social, and emotional lives of young teens.
In line with this important insight, educators see the need for the delivery of special instructional and administrative changes in the way that education takes place for kids in early adolescence.
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Career Development through Childhood and Adolescence
By Anne Flenner on May 30th, 2014
When you ask a young child what he or she wants to be when he or she grows up, we often find the answers are similar: a doctor, teacher, firefighter, or athlete. As children grow older, they begin to expand their knowledge of careers and start exploring what may be the perfect fit for them in the future.
All counselors who work with children have a unique opportunity to help foster, support, and grow the knowledge of the young clients they work with.
While most elementary and middle schools may host a yearly career fair, there are many ways to go beyond the career fair to keep career development at the front of our young clients’ minds! Continue reading