Student Voice
#FVHSClassof2023: From Barrel Racing to Pre-Law with Lacie Brownlee
By Katie Hodgins on May 23rd, 2023
Florida Virtual High School (FVHS) Senior Lacie Brownlee’s love for animals started early in life because she grew up on a farm in the rural community of Indian River County. Feeding and taking care of her horses and cows took up a lot of time after school, so when Lacie’s mom took a remote job working from home before her freshman year of high school, she decided to research schools that would give the flexibility to learn at home on her own time and pace. As soon as Lacie saw the diverse list of courses and the diploma awarded upon completion of high school requirements, she jumped at the opportunity and never looked back.
Continue readingFlorida Virtual School Student Elyanah Gibson Wins Black History Month Essay Contest
By Katie Hodgins on March 22nd, 2023
Elyanah Gibson’s father couldn’t contain his excitement when he called to tell her that she won the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida’s 2023 Black History Month Student Essay contest. As a Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Full Time freshman, it was Elyanah’s first time submitting her work as part of a contest.
Continue reading5 Tips to Help Students Prepare for a Successful DBA
By Guest Blogger on March 8th, 2023
This post was written by Cecilia Mo’Neesha Khan, a FLVS Flex student.
Discussion-based assessments (DBAs) are something that many students may feel anxious about, including myself. Whether you feel unprepared or don’t understand the module, there are several reasons students may dread DBAs. As a 14-year-old in 11th grade, I find myself spending endless hours writing arguments, notes, watching help videos, and attending tutor sessions for a DBA, which is really a conversation that takes less than 10 minutes (LOL)! In this blog, I will go over five tips to help my fellow students prepare for a successful DBA. These tips will help with studying, taking notes, overcoming anxiety, and more!
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 readingHow to Find and Keep Motivation (Tips from a Current Student)
By Guest Blogger on February 2nd, 2022
Why is motivation important? For one thing, motivation helps you be productive. Motivation will help you achieve your short or long-term goals. With all kinds of distractions like social media, it can be hard to stay on top of your task(s) and it is very easy to push priorities later.
Continue readingThe Choice Is Yours: Celebrating School Choice in 2022
By Florida Virtual School on January 24th, 2022
Our favorite part of Florida Virtual School? Amazing students and families like you! In honor of National School Choice Week 2022, we asked you to tell us what you like most about FLVS and you did not disappoint! From flexibility and freedom to creating connections with teachers and your peers—here’s what you enjoy most about FLVS.
Continue readingFLVS Girl Scout Raises Awareness for Diapers
By Guest Blogger on September 16th, 2021
Not your average teen, a recent Florida Virtual School (FLVS) student and Girl Scout set out to help babies in poverty in her local community of Naples. When she found out babies often don’t have clean diapers due to financial challenges, she researched the need, interviewed a local childcare center director, and created a video booklet to raise awareness about the problem. She wrote the booklet using the pseudonym “Cadette.”
Continue readingFind Your Voice with the FLVS Speech & Debate Club
By Florida Virtual School on September 14th, 2021
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For the Speech & Debate club at Florida Virtual School, words are a very powerful tool that speak for themselves!
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.
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