Is FLVS Flex accredited?

Is FLVS accredited? FLVS is accredited as a school district system by Cognia. The various FLVS schools are accredited by SACS CASI (Southern Association of College and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement). Our courses meet all of the Florida Standards.

Is Florida Virtual School Flex accredited?

Our Full Time Public School is all about structured flexibility. As a fully accredited online public school for Kindergarten–12th grade, we offer comprehensive, full-time, tuition-free learning for all Florida students.

Does FLVS Flex give you a diploma?

FLVS Flex does not currently grant a diploma.

What is the difference between FLVS and Flex?

FLVS flex is the way it sounds, more flexible. FLVS flex does use the same curriculum and teachers as FLVS, this is not flexible. However, you may pick and choose classes instead of having to take all courses offered for your middle or high school child's grade level which is why they termed is FLVS flex.

Is FLVS Flex considered homeschool?

FLVS Flex allows students to take one or more online courses anytime during the year. It is open to homeschool students who want to customize their own schedule and curriculum or traditional students who take the majority of their courses at a public or private school.

Differences between FLVS Flex and FLVS Full Time

Does FLVS Flex count as school?

FLVS Flex is not a student's school of record (or "base school"), nor does FLVS Flex provide a high school diploma. Students must be one of four things to take a FLVS course: Continuously enrolled in a public high school/middle school (has not graduated/received a regular diploma from a public/private/charter school)

Does FLVS Flex affect GPA?

School FLVS Flex (CEEB Code 101-541) is a public, non-diploma granting curriculum providing institution. Honors weighting is determined at school of record. GPA is calculated at school of record or by home education parent because of this FLVS does not rank students.

Does FLVS raise your GPA?

With Advanced Placement® (AP®) classes at Florida Virtual School, you can boost your GPA, stand out on your college applications, and earn college credits—no tuition required. Same AP rigor. More flexibility.

Can you get a high school diploma from FLVS?

Yes, FLVS Full Time is considered the primary public school of record for enrolled students and issues diplomas to seniors who meet the Florida Department of Education requirements for graduation.

How much does FLVS Flex cost?

All FLVS Flex courses are offered FREE to Florida students and taught by dedicated, certified teachers. With year-round, 24/7 access, these mastery-based courses allow students to learn on their own schedule and at a flexible pace.

What GPA do you need for FLVS?

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.

Does Florida pay for homeschooling?

Does Florida pay for homeschooling? While the state itself doesn't provide education vouchers, the Step Up for Students program is a state-approved, nonprofit scholarship program that provides funding for homeschool families.

Does FLVS give you a laptop?

All laptops are provided to students to support their academic performance and completion of class assignments.

Is FLVS 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.

What is the grace period for FLVS Flex?

FLVS will place students as close to their preferred start date as possible. Refund Policy Following placement and activation in a course, the student has a 14-day grace period during which he or she may withdraw from the course and receive a full refund.

Why can't i enroll in FLVS?

Proof of Residency

Students must have valid proof of Florida residency to be eligible for enrollment. Families living outside the state of Florida due to active military service must provide a statement of earnings indicating Florida as their state of legal residence and the orders that moved the family out of state.

How do Florida homeschoolers get a diploma?

While not required, some students elect to culminate their home education program by taking the General Educational Development (GED) test. A student is issued a diploma from the Department of Education upon passage of the GED. The toll free number for information pertaining to the GED is 1-800-237-5113.

Is a GED the same as a high school diploma in Florida?

GED® or High School Equivalency

The GED® test credential is a widely-accepted alternative to a high school diploma. In fact, you earn an official State of Florida High School Diploma when you pass the official GED® exam. Students can take GED® preparation classes to study for the exam.

Is a Florida GED the same as a diploma?

Any student who is at least 18 years old and who has not earned a standard diploma may earn a State of Florida diploma by passing the Tests of General Educational Development (GED).

Can FLVS detect cheating?

FLVS instructors utilize technologies to check for authenticity. Copying, knowingly allowing others to copy from you, and/or misusing the internet content could result in removal from your course. Academic integrity is the cornerstone of learning at FLVS.

Is a GPA of 2.8 good?

Because a 2.8 is two tenths of a point from a B average, a 2.8 GPA indicates several grades that are of above average quality and that your performance on homework and exams was up to par.

Does FLVS honor an IEP?

All students at FLVS have access to many accommodations that naturally occur in the virtual setting. FLVS may also be able to provide additional accommodations per a student's IEP or 504 Plan if the accommodation(s) is/are applicable to the online educational environment.

How do I drop out of FLVS Flex?

Once a classroom is assigned, you will need to call or email the assigned teacher to request withdrawal. Note that only the enrolling parent/guardian may withdraw their student from FLVS Flex Elementary. Does my child have to take the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments? No.

Can you drop out of FLVS?

FlexPoint Virtual School Cancellation and Refund Policies

A $75 administrative fee is non-refundable for any active course(s). If the student is not active in a course at the time of withdrawal, FlexPoint Virtual School will process a full refund for that course.

Can you start Florida Virtual School in the middle of the year?

FLVS Flex. Course options with flexible start dates, available year round.