Who can attend Florida Virtual School?

FLVS Flex Offers more than 190 tuition-free courses to Kindergarten-Grade 12 public, private, charter, and homeschool Florida students with year-round enrollment and 24/7 course availability.

Can anyone do Florida Virtual School?

All public, private, or charter school students can enroll in FLVS Flex to supplement their traditional brick-and-mortar classes with online courses. Once a student registers for online courses on FLVS.net, his/her school counselor will be automatically notified of the FLVS course enrollment.

Is FLVS only for Florida residents?

Out-of-state Students: Students that live outside Florida or the U.S. can take FLVS courses through the FLVS Global School on a tuition basis. *Unique requirements apply to Florida students who receive a school choice scholarship to attend private school or receive other educational services.

How do I get into FLVS?

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.

How much does Florida Virtual School 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.

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

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.

Is virtual school free in Florida?

FLVS Full Time is a fully accredited Kindergarten through 12th grade online public school that is tuition-free and open to all Florida students.

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.

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 FLVS give you a laptop?

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

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 enroll in FLVS anytime?

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

Is FLVS considered homeschool?

FLVS Flex offers more than 190 online courses for public, private, and homeschool students in Kindergarten through 12^th grade, including Advanced Placement®, elective, Career & Technical Education (CTE), world language, and NCAA-approved core.

Is Florida Virtual School legit?

An Established Leader in Online Education

Founded in 1997, FLVS, the district, and its schools are accredited by Cognia and offer supportive online learning to students both in Florida and around the world.

Can adults use Florida Virtual School?

The Florida Virtual School, which has been offering online classes to students for 16 years, has expanded into the adult education market.

How long is Florida Virtual School?

Students follow a fixed, 180-day school year schedule from August to May.

Do you get a diploma with Florida Virtual School?

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.

Can FLVS raise 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.

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.

How does Florida Virtual work?

FLVS Full Time offers a comprehensive, full-time curriculum to Kindergarten-Grade 12 students in the state and follows the traditional 180-day academic calendar. FLVS Full Time combines the structure of a traditional school with the flexibility of online learning.

Can you do Florida Virtual School over the summer?

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.

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.

What is the difference between homeschooling and virtual school?

With homeschooling, it's typically the parents who are in charge of the child's curriculum, the materials they use, scheduling, and teaching. With virtual schooling, students have teachers, just as they would in a traditional school setting. The only difference is simply that the teaching is done over the internet.

What is the alternative to FLVS?

The closest competitor to flvs.net are k12.com, fldoe.org and connectionsacademy.com.

What is Florida Virtual School full time?

This program, available to students in Kindergarten through grade 12, provides all instruction through online courses taught by highly qualified instructors, and functions on a traditional 180-day calendar. Students earn a Florida high school diploma upon meeting graduation requirements.