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I was a public school teacher for 14 years before our daughter Holly was born. When it came time for my daughter to start school I had some difficult choices to make.

My child has a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and tree nuts, along with several other food and environmental allergies. Our school district was unable to make the necessary accommodations to keep Holly safe, so I quit teaching and prepared to teach my child at home. I heard about "cyber" schooling and after researching, I found this program! It was the best of both worlds, offering "a traditional education at home".

As a teacher I was impressed by the curriculum FLVS FT offers its students. As a parent I was awed by the support the staff and administration offered my family. We got the necessary help to provide a great education for Holly and the peace of mind knowing her learning environment was safe for her. Our child has blossomed beyond belief!

FLVS FT provides the freedom to teach at the child's pace and the flexibility to help her experience the real world. I have no doubt that the education my daughter is getting far exceeds that of a traditional school because I've been there!

The program is real; books, teachers, grades, school, education, and fun for my really special child! In my opinion, if you want the best education possible in today's technical world, get your child connected with Florida Virtual School Full Time!

One of my friends told me about FLVS FT and I quickly called them to get more information about their program. Once I got the information, I was very excited about the possibility of support in teaching my son. One of my relatives told me that it sounded too good to be true. I figured that I had nothing to lose, so we enrolled. I have been so pleased with the program. It is designed so that the parent and the student will be successful. It also allows for a flexible schedule, which is very helpful. Whenever I have had questions, the support staff is very helpful. My son's teacher is wonderful. In fact, just yesterday he said, "Mom, I love my teacher. She's a good teacher." We have really enjoyed meeting and getting to know her a little better on the school field trips. I think that the curriculum is very good. I am amazed at how much my son has learned this year (and how much my two younger children have picked up from watching and listening to their big brother.) He has enjoyed the different activities and hands-on projects that are in the lesson plans. The way that the Learning Management System is set up is very user friendly. I am not computer savvy, but I have had no problems getting around in the LMS.

I am very glad that I gave the program a try. We have had a wonderful year and I am looking forward to more years with Florida Virtual School Full Time!

My daughter was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes just after her fourth birthday. When it was time to begin planning for kindergarten, my husband and I did not feel we should send her to a traditional brick-and-mortar elementary school. We did not want to put the responsibility of taking care of a diabetic child on a teacher who had 20 other students to care for as well. I also did not feel confident in choosing a traditional homeschool curriculum for her. Then my sister-in-law told me about Connections Academy. We checked into it and felt that it was exactly what we needed. It provided all the lesson plans, books, and curriculum materials we would need, as well as a certified teacher for help and support. My daughter is in second grade now, and the program has been wonderful for us. Because she is at home, we have been able to better manage her diabetes.

The program is great. The lesson plans tell you step-by-step what to say and how to follow the lesson. We have had awesome teachers who contact us weekly by phone and WebMail. My daughter has struggled with some of her lessons, but her teachers have been there with encouragement as well as ideas to help her master the lessons. The flexibility of the program has allowed us to do schoolwork in many settings, such as doctor’s offices, parks, and hotel rooms while away for family emergencies. The flexibility also allows us to work at our own pace. There are some subjects that are easier than others for my daughter. The easier subjects we can work ahead in, allowing extra time on the days when we have more difficult ones.

I am so thankful we found Connections Academy for our daughter. We look forward to more great years ahead.

We have been connected to this program for the past two years and are huge fans. The fact that learning takes place in a safe, comfortable environment at the student’s own pace is invaluable to us. The tutorials provided for the Learning Coach put the process in perspective, and the teacher contact through email and phone calls takes the worry out of being able to support your students.

The fact that everything is carefully planned and/or provided for you leaves only the learning experience to enjoy. All supplies are provided, and there are mini-videos for both the Learning Coach and student to watch, pertaining to the lessons of the day. The textbooks are written in a manner that makes sense of the subject, and the assignments follow along with the chapter content. The labs are step-by-step so there is no confusion as to how to proceed, and the guide sheets provided make it foolproof.

My granddaughter was a failing student until we found Florida Virtual School Full Time. Now she is an “A” student who is comfortable with her schedule and learning experience. She no longer dislikes school. She enjoys the LiveLesson® sessions with her teachers and has been able to meet and bond with them at the various day trips and family functions, which are scheduled throughout the year. We are one happy family again! We are so thankful for Florida Virtual School Full Time!