Online Courses
6 Online Language Courses You Didn’t Know You Could Take With Florida Virtual School
By Hailey Fitch on June 22nd, 2023
Do you have aspirations to travel the world one day? Are you interested in having a career that requires you speak multiple languages? Well, you’ve come to the right place! At Florida Virtual School (FLVS), we have more than 20 world language courses ranging from introductory Spanish to honors Chinese. You may be asking yourself, “with that many online language courses, how will I choose?” We’re here to help! Here are six world languages you didn’t know you could take online with FLVS.
Continue readingJumpstart Your Career With 4 New High School Career and Technical Education Courses
By Katie Hodgins on May 25th, 2023
In today’s rapidly evolving world, preparing for current and emerging professions has become more crucial than ever before. As technology advances and industries transform, staying ahead of the curve requires acquiring new skills and knowledge. At Florida Virtual School (FLVS), shaping your future is easier than you might think, and with four new Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, you have even more opportunities to find your passion and gain real-world experiences!
Continue readingTake Online Guitar Lessons for Free with Florida Virtual School
By Elizabeth Jones on March 29th, 2023
Whether you’re a Swiftie or not, you’ve probably heard of Taylor Swift. From her nine No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, to her viral 2023 ‘Eras Tour,’ the American singer-songwriter has taken the world by storm. Even so, you may be surprised to hear that she didn’t learn guitar until she was around 12 years old—and you can too!
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) offers two online guitar courses that allow students to explore a variety of music styles, develop fundamental guitar skills, and discover their inner musicians. And the best part—it’s free!
Continue readingProviding Deeper Meaning: Two Brothers Take Hebrew 1 and 2
By Hailey Fitch on September 6th, 2022
Jonathan and David Miller first started taking courses with Florida Virtual School (FLVS) in middle school because they were always traveling for their parent’s work as missionaries. Jonathan, now in twelfth grade, and David, now in ninth grade, are homeschooled and use FLVS courses because they provide them with the flexible schedule they need, paired with the comprehensive courses they are interested in taking.
In fact, the brothers were both interested in taking new FLVS World Language courses – Hebrew 1 and 2 – and they decided to enroll in the classes together. Their main reasons: they wanted to be able to speak the language when they travel to Israel one day, as well as connect to their faith on a deeper level.
Continue readingQuiz: We’ll Tell You Which Courses Best Match Your Interests!
By Florida Virtual School on May 23rd, 2022
Pop quiz! But there’s no need to study. Just answer a few questions about how you like to spend your time and we’ll share what Florida Virtual School courses we think you should check out. Let’s get started.
Continue reading10 Reasons You’ll Definitely Want to Take a Class at Florida Virtual School
By Florida Virtual School on May 12th, 2022
If you asked us why we think you should take a class at Florida Virtual School—we could list 100 reasons. But today we’ll start with the top 10!
Continue readingWhat’s Florida Virtual School Actually Like?
By Florida Virtual School on April 25th, 2022
So, what’s Florida Virtual School actually like? Thanks for asking. We’d love to tell you!
Continue readingStart 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 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 readingOnline Elementary Spanish, Technology, and More
By Florida Virtual School on June 15th, 2021
FLVS Elementary School includes a robust collection of core and special courses that have been designed with young learners in mind. Special courses allow students to explore interests and prepare for a successful future in an engaging educational online environment. These elective course options include Art, Spanish, Physical Education, and Technology which help students in grades Kindergarten-5 express their creativity, explore a foreign language, learn healthy habits, and learn how to navigate the ever-growing virtual world!
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