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Make sure the program is offered where you live and that your student is eligible.

Provide Info

Complete forms and fax or mail certain documents. Our online system will guide you.

Materials Delivered

We’ll ship your books and materials. Delivery may take up to three weeks.

Info Verification

We’ll verify your forms and documents and notify you if anything is missing.

On-Demand Session

Watch our pre-recorded, on-demand information session to learn more now.

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Does your school district offer our K–8 virtual public school?

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Grades 6–8 offered in all districts.

Quick Facts

Executive Director: Tom Herdtner
Grades K–8
Serves students throughout Florida (some restrictions apply, see Eligibility)
2009–10 School Year:
School starts August 24, 2009, and ends June 4, 2010
Teaching center and administrative office in Orlando
Fully accredited by both AdvancED and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)
Rated an “A” for the third year in a row by the Florida Department of Education’s school grade program.
98% of FLVSCA parents report their children are satisfied with the program. View our parent survey results.

› Eligibility Requirements

School Tour

Take a tour of Florida Virtual School's Connections Academy
K-8 program

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Program Guide

There are two ways to view our Program Guide:

› Request a Printed Copy

› View it Online Now

Welcome to Florida Virtual School's
Connections Academy

Important News!

Second semester enrollment for all district K–8 virtual school programs and home education is closed for 2009–10.

Florida Virtual School and Florida Connections Academy, both long-time leaders in online learning have joined forces to become “Florida Virtual School’s Connections Academy,” or “FLVSCA.” This virtual school program has been rated an "A" by the Florida Department of Education for the third year in a row!

Florida Virtual School's Connections Academy (FLVSCA) 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.

Tuition-free School for Grades K–8

FLVSCA is a K–8 virtual school provider that has been approved by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida legislature. There are specific legislative and regulatory limitations concerning eligibility and availability to students in Florida. See our About Us page for more information on whether this program is available in your area. We offer two programs for the 2009-10 School Year:

District Virtual Instructional Program, a public school option available to those who meet eligibility requirements in our participating districts. This option is now closed for 2009–10.
Home Education Program, available to all students in grades 6–8 statewide. This option is now closed for 2009–10.

Both programs are described in greater detail on our Enroll page.

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, 93% of all Connections Academy parents surveyed gave our program high ratings. Check out the latest survey results to see how FLVSCA parents surveyed felt about our program.

Materials Provided by the School

FLVSCA provides

Florida-certified teachers,
textbooks and other curriculum materials,
and online resources, such as movies and encyclopedias.

Find Out More

Want more information about the Connections Academy program?

Attend an upcoming information session.
Learn about our curriculum and online learning resources.
Request a copy of our printed Program Guide or view it online now.
Find out how to enroll.

Accreditation:

Florida Connections Academy is fully accredited by both AdvancED, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).

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