Is it too late to enroll in Florida Virtual School?

Enrollment Information Enrollment is closed for the 2023-24 school year. Sign up to be notified when enrollment opens on June 3 for the 2024-25 school year.

Can you enroll in Florida virtual school anytime?

Take 1-3 individual courses per semester through FLVS Flex and in addition to those you take at your traditional school. Course enrollment is open year-round.

Can you start FLVS in the middle of the year?

Available to public, private, charter and homeschool students, FLVS Flex offers year-round enrollment, and students have the flexibility to start and finish a course at any time.

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.

What is the grace period for FLVS?

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.

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Can I take FLVS over the summer?

We offer a wide variety of online courses for Kindergarten–12th grade that are tailored to student needs. With year-round, 24/7 access, students complete courses when and where they want—at home from the comfort of home, during a free period at school, or while traveling over summer break.

How many classes do you have to take in FLVS?

Students are required to complete 6 courses during the semester of graduation. This is an accreditation requirement. Students who need less than 6 credits to meet graduation requirements are not eligible for a diploma through Florida Virtual School.

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.

How much does a FLVS class cost?

Florida Virtual School is a tuition-free, fully accredited online public school for students in Kindergarten–12th grade. Whether you're looking for a safe, distraction-free learning environment, or a way to balance travel, sports, and hobbies, we offer comprehensive learning that leads to a high school diploma.

How do I enroll my child in Florida Virtual School?

Visit flvs.net/enrollft to begin the online enrollment application. Be sure to upload all required documents (proof of age, proof of residency, proof of immunization, academic records, etc.) and click submit when finished. Please note: The application must be fully submitted before the review process can begin.

Is Florida Virtual School hard?

There isn't much academic pressure, honestly. Most classes require you to turn in 3–5 assignments a week, so you stay on pace. The classes are actually quite easy, if you ask me.

Does Florida Virtual School give you a laptop?

The Laptop Learner Program is available to FLVS Full Time or FLEX students who have been enrolled in FLVS Full Time or FLEX for at least one year and, due to financial hardship, do not have a laptop to support their academic performance.

Does Florida Virtual School give diplomas?

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.

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. No limits.

Do FLVS classes affect your GPA?

FLVS courses can count for school credit, impact your high school GPA, and are free for Florida residents.

What grade do you need to pass 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?

As of 2023, any homeschooler in the state can apply for Florida's education savings account program. Participating families receive their child's education funds (about $8,000) in an online account and can use those funds for homeschool expenses, online learning, or even an approved class at a local public school.

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 unschooling legal in Florida?

Unschooling is perfectly legal in Florida. The state makes no requirements in terms of materials or methods used, so if you want to take the student-led unschooling approach, you are free to do so.

What happens if you fail a FLVS class?

A student who does not complete and pass every discussion-based assessment in the course is ineligible for course credit.

Is FLVS self paced?

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.

How many FLVS assignments per week?

Students should be able to complete a segment (semester) of a course during an 18 week period (2 floating vacation weeks). In general, this equates to 2-3 assignments per week, per course. Each course provides its own pacing guide.

Can FLVS help you graduate early?

Students take FLVS courses to get ahead or graduate early, to allow flexibility for extracurricular activities, or to take courses not offered by their district.

How many credits do you need to graduate in Florida?

To graduate with a standard high school diploma, a student must earn 24 credits and achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent. the grade 10 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) in Reading and Mathematics or attain concordant scores on either the SAT or ACT tests.

What is the difference between FLVS and Pasco eSchool?

Pasco eSchool is a franchise of Florida Virtual School (FLVS). This means that we offer courses written and supported by Florida Virtual School, but taught by Pasco County teachers.