Welcome to Florida Virtual School Full Time
Important News!
Enrollment for the 2012–13 school year is now open!
Now any student in Florida can enroll directly in the FLVS Full Time program in grades K–12. Newly enacted legislation for the 2012–13 school year eliminates the requirement for students entering grades 2–5 to have been previously enrolled in a public school or meet other requirements (subject to final Florida Department of Education confirmation, expected soon).
Also new for the 2012–13 school year — FLVS now offers a diploma for students who graduate from FLVS FT Public! We encourage you to review the updated information on our website and begin the online enrollment process in the program that meets the needs of your student and family. You can contact your local district to see what other options are available.
Florida Virtual School and Connections Academy, both longtime leaders in online learning, have joined forces to become Florida Virtual School Full Time (FLVS FT). Connections Academy’s mission is to help each student maximize his or her potential and meet the highest performance standards through a uniquely individualized learning program. Florida Virtual School aims to deliver a high-quality, technology-based education that provides the skills and knowledge students need for success.
Florida Virtual School Full Time provides a new form of school that students can attend from home. This unique program combines:
- the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education,
- strong parental involvement, and
- the flexibility of online classes.
FLVS FT is a K–12 virtual school that is approved by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Legislature. See our About Us page for more information.
Two Programs Offered for the 2012–13 School Year
- FLVS FT Public Program
- FLVS FT Home Education Program (for grades 6–12 only)
Both options have the same high-quality curriculum and teachers but may have different eligibility requirements and offer different features to meet the desires of Florida families.
| | FLVS FT
Public Program | FLVS FT Home Education |
| Grades offered | K–12 | 6–12 |
| Number of courses | Standard public (6 courses per semester for grades 6–12 or equivalent for K–5) | Flexible option to take up to 6 courses per semester for grades 6–12. |
| Prior public school enrollment required for eligibility | No | No |
| State-mandated assessments | Yes | No |
| Diploma option | Yes | No |
| Technology provided | Must meet specific hardship requirements | No |
Parent Satisfaction
Each year we ask Florida families to rate our program. Our parents evaluate us on a number of criteria including student progress, teacher support, and quality of the curriculum.
This year, more than 94% of Florida Virtual School Full Time parents surveyed agreed that our program meets key quality benchmarks including teacher helpfulness and student satisfaction. Check out the latest survey results to see how FLVS FT parents felt about our program.
FLVS FT Provides:
- Florida-certified teachers
- Textbooks and other curriculum materials
- Online resources, such as instructional tools, movies, and encyclopedias
- Clubs and activities
Find Out More
Want more information about the Florida Virtual School Full Time program?
- Find out how to enroll.
- Call us at 877-500-FLVS (877-500-3587).