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August 23, 2024
Florida Virtual School Named 2024 “Best Places to Work” in Central Florida
FLVS, a leader in online education for more than 26 years, has been named among Orlando Business Journal’s 2024 “Best Places to Work.” FLVS fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and dedication that fuels productivity in an online environment. Team members are united in a common goal: to put the student at the center of every decision made and support each other in achieving this mission.
Read moreAugust 7, 2024
Chief Academic Officer Robin Winder Named a “Most Influential Leader”
Robin Winder, chief academic officer at Florida Virtual School (FLVS), has been selected as one of Orlando Business Journal's (OBJ) 2024 “Most Influential Leaders” for her contribution and commitment to online education nationwide and the Central Florida community.
Read moreJuly 31, 2024
Florida Virtual School Places Among Top School Districts in the State for Progress Monitoring and End-of-Course Assessments
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) full time students placed among the best in the state on the Florida Assessments of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring and End-of-Course (EOC) assessments for 2023-24 school year. These scores place FLVS Full Time Public Schools in the top 10 non-lab school districts in the state for all core subject areas, which include English Language Arts (ELA), U.S. History, Biology 1, Algebra 1, and Civics.
Read moreJuly 15, 2024
Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools - Application Deadline Extended
As families continue to evaluate their education options for the upcoming school year, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has extended the application deadline for the full time option. The deadline is July 19 for students in ninth through 12th grades. The deadline for students in kindergarten through eighth grades is July 26.
Read moreJuly 2, 2024
Florida Scholars Academy Celebrates the Launch of the New Unified Education System for Juvenile Justice Youth
On Monday, July 1, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Florida Virtual School (FLVS) announced that the Florida Scholars Academy (FSA), the new unified education system for DJJ students, is operational across Florida. The partnership between DJJ and FLVS will now provide in-person instruction for students within all 38 DJJ residential commitment programs.
Read moreJune 26, 2024
Florida Virtual School Launches 12 New Online Courses for Middle and High School Students
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is launching 12 new online courses to ensure students have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college and the workforce. From Foundations of Machine Learning, the final course in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) program of study, to world language courses like Chinese 4 Honors, and more, the goal of each new course is to give students more choice in what and how they like to learn so they can discover their passions and interests.
Read moreJune 4, 2024
Enrollment for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools Now Open for 2024-25
Enrollment for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools is now open for the 2024-25 school year. The full-time option provides students in grades Kindergarten through 12 with a supportive learning experience that combines the flexibility of online learning with the structure of a traditional 180-day school calendar. Open enrollment is open until July 12.
Read moreMay 23, 2024
More than 1,110 Students Graduated From Florida Virtual High School
1,163 students received their high school diploma from Florida Virtual High School (FVHS) yesterday, May 22, surrounded by thousands of their peers, family members, and friends. More than half of this year’s graduating class have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher, exceeding the national average of 3.0.
Read moreMay 13, 2024
Florida Virtual School Recognizes Top Five Class of 2024 Graduates
Florida Virtual School is proud to recognize five students graduating at the top of the 2024 class. There are a projected 1,168 students from across the state in this year’s Florida Virtual High School graduating class, with the top five students hailing from Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, and surrounding areas.
Read moreApril 25, 2024
Florida Virtual School Selects 11th Grader as the Florida Sunshine State Scholar
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has selected 11th grade online student Alex Lopez from St. Johns, FL, as a Florida Sunshine State Scholar, highlighting his exceptional achievements and dedication to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
Read moreApril 10, 2024
Florida Virtual School Hosts Annual Club Awards
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) recognized more than 200 student leaders during the annual Club Awards Day on April 9 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL. This in-person event highlighted the achievements of students participating in the virtual school’s more than 60 clubs.
Read moreMarch 26, 2024
Florida Virtual School to Hire 190 Florida Educators for Florida Scholars Academy
Florida Virtual School is now hiring for more than 190 new positions across the state. These 190 jobs, which include teachers, instructional leaders, paraprofessionals, school counselors, and school registrars, will support the Florida Scholars Academy.
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