Is Florida Virtual School NCAA approved?

FLVS core course curriculum has been approved by NCAA. Elective courses are not approved by NCAA as they are not part of their college entrance requirements. Learn how our NCAA-approved core courses can help you stay NCAA eligible.

Is FLVS NCAA accredited?

Are courses approved by NCAA? We offer a variety of free, fully-accredited online courses to Florida high school students, including core options that fulfill NCAA course requirements. Learn how our core courses can help you stay NCAA eligible.

Is Florida Virtual School accredited?

Florida Virtual School® (FLVS®) is a fully accredited, statewide public school district offering more than 190 courses to Kindergarten-12 students. Its certified teachers use a variety of personalized instructional programs to create individualized educational plans for every student.

Can Florida Virtual School students play sports?

Can my student participate in team sports and other activities at the local school? FS. 1006.15 allows FLVS Full Time students meeting specific academic and conduct requirements to participate in extracurricular activities at the public school to which they would be assigned by their resident district.

Is FLVS considered homeschool?

Students enrolling into the local public school or transitioning into Florida Virtual School Full Time will be held accountable for all district graduation requirements and will no longer be considered a homeschool student.

Florida Virtual School: What is it and how does it work?

Do FLVS students get a diploma?

FLVS Full Time offers diplomas for students who graduate from our full-time public school. Find more information about this option here. FLVS Flex does not currently grant a diploma. Instead, credits are transferred back to the student's local school to count towards their graduation requirement.

What type of school is FLVS?

The Florida Legislature passed groundbreaking legislation in 1997 establishing Florida Virtual School (FLVS) as a grant-based pilot project, pioneering Florida's first Internet-based, public high school.

Is Florida Virtual a good school?

Florida Virtual High School is a highly rated, public, online school located in ORLANDO, FL. It has 4,039 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 29 to 1. According to state test scores, 48% of students are at least proficient in math and 71% in reading.

Is Florida Virtual School easy?

Taking core courses through FLVS is a lot easier than you may think; teachers are available when needed, and they tailor live instruction and communication based on their students' preferred learning environment.

Can you graduate through FLVS?

You can take two courses online at FLVS. You will be able to set your own schedule for study and work, and you'll get your highschool diploma when you complete these courses. But you won't be able to participate in senior class activities and be with your friends at graduation ceremony.

Who runs Florida Virtual School?

Louis Algaze is the President & Chief Executive Officer for Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and FlexPoint, the national arm of Florida Virtual School serving schools and districts around the nation.

Is virtual school the same as homeschool?

Online schools are not homeschool. Here's where the confusion may occur: online school, also referred to as school from home, is a homeschooling alternative. It's also not an online homeschool curriculum. Parents buy online homeschool curriculums to supply their children with learning and testing materials.

Is virtual school better than real school?

Scientists looking at the effectiveness of distance learning found that in some studies, distance education students performed slightly better in exams and grades than traditional classroom students, but that overall the average performance outcomes weren't that different.

What classes are not NCAA-approved?

Only classes in English, math (Algebra 1 or higher), natural or physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy may be approved as NCAA core courses. Remedial classes and classes completed through credit-by-exam are not considered NCAA core courses.

Do online courses count for NCAA?

Yes. Students can take NCAA-approved courses via Imagine Learning's Instructional Services group. Imagine Learning's curriculum and instructional model has been reviewed by NCAA and found to meet the requirements for online courses.

What does NCAA accredited mean?

NCAA Accreditation

K12 Private Academy is recognized by the NCAA, meaning that courses taken with us can count toward the academic requirements needed to go on to be a college athlete.

Is virtual school better for ADHD?

However, some children with ADHD may respond positively to some of the changes. For example, virtual learning may provide fewer distractions for children who find it more difficult to tune out other people around them. More structured classrooms with more distance between students might help some children focus.

How fast can you finish hope on FLVS?

HOPE is a two-segment course and, per NCAA regulations, you must spend at least 21 days in each segment. That means the soonest you can finish the entire HOPE course is 42 days from your start date. You'll read more about this "21-day-per-segment seat time requirement" in the course, so don't panic.

What is the age limit for Florida Virtual School?

Students enrolling in Grade 1 must be 6 years old on or before September 1 in the school year for which they are enrolling and must have successfully completed a Kindergarten program. Students can enroll through age 19 but must complete their courses before age 21.

How many kids are at FLVS?

Overview of Fl Virtual School District

Fl Virtual School District contains 3 schools and 11,719 students. The district's minority enrollment is 60%. Also, 16.8% of students are economically disadvantaged.

Does FLVS cost money?

As a fully accredited online public school for Kindergarten–12th grade, we offer comprehensive, full-time, tuition-free learning for all Florida students. Students follow a fixed, 180-day school year schedule from August to May.

Does Florida Virtual School have teachers?

At the heart of our success are student-focused teachers and staff who go above and beyond every day. Our "Works of Heart" series showcases the incredible impact our teachers and staff have had on students' lives.

How do FLVS students graduate?

Students must earn a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale for all cohort years and pass statewide, standardized assessments unless a waiver of assessment results is granted by the IEP team for students with disabilities. * Eligible courses are specified in the Florida Course Code Directory.

Can you quit FLVS?

If a classroom has not been assigned yet, the course can be dropped from your child's dashboard. Once a classroom is assigned, you will need to call or email the assigned teacher to request withdrawal.

Is Florida Virtual School a public school?

As a public school district in the state of Florida, Florida Virtual School offers a number of different online learning options to students. FLVS Full Time is a fully online public school requiring students take a standard public school course load of six courses per semester.