Student Services Discipline FAQ

 All discipline documents must be uploaded to your student’s VSA account. Please follow the steps provided below to upload your discipline documentation to your student’s VSA account: 

• Log in to VSA 
• Click on the menu bar at the top left-hand side of the page 
• Click “Student Records” 
• Click on “My Documents” 
• Choose files to upload 
• Enter a title (such as Expulsion paperwork, Suspension or Threat Assessment) 
• Select “Discipline Documentation” as the document type 
• Include a comment (such as Expulsion paperwork, Suspension or Threat Assessment) 
• Click Save 

If submitting from your parent account with multiple students: you must first toggle to the specific student under Student Context Selection which you will find on the Student Dashboard. Once your student is selected, please follow the same steps to attach the discipline documentation to the student’s account. 

We recommend reaching out directly to your student’s previous school’s discipline office, district office, or alternative placement school, as applicable, to obtain prior disciplinary history.

Please upload a copy of any original referrals, suspension records, and/or expulsion packets for behavior infractions that occurred within the past calendar year. Acceptable documents include a discipline history report, suspension paperwork, or referral copies from the last 12 months.

Yes, alternative placement is considered equivalent to an expulsion. Alternative placement is a disciplinary measure used by school districts where students are transferred to an alternative school or educational program rather than being fully expelled.

To obtain a student's prior disciplinary history, we recommend contacting your student’s previous school’s discipline office, the district office, or the alternative placement school, as applicable. Examples of relevant records include incident reports, documentation of suspensions or expulsions, and any behavioral intervention plans in place.

Not necessarily; all submitted documents will be thoroughly reviewed to assess whether the Flex program is a suitable option for your student. This careful review process helps ensure that the program aligns with your student’s needs and provides the best environment for their success.

In Florida, the Threat Assessment process is a structured approach used by schools to evaluate whether a student's behavior or statements may pose a risk of harm to themselves or others. It involves gathering information from various sources, including parents, teachers, school staff, law enforcement, and mental health professionals, to understand the situation comprehensively. The goal is not to punish but to assess the level of risk and provide the student with appropriate support services to ensure a safe learning environment. This process helps schools identify and address potential safety concerns while supporting students' well-being.

To determine if your student has an SSMP resulting from a Threat Assessment plan, you can take the following steps:

• Contact the School: Reach out to your student’s school administration or the school counselor. They can provide information about any existing SSMP for your student.
• Review School Communications: Check any correspondence from the school regarding the Threat Assessment process or related safety plans, as these documents often outline any support measures in place.
• Ask for Documentation: If a Threat Assessment was conducted, you can request access to the relevant documents, which should detail any recommendations or plans developed, including whether an SSMP is in place.
• Inquire About Meetings: If there have been meetings regarding your student’s behavior or safety, ask whether an SSMP was discussed or created during those meetings.

Yes, you still need to provide the documentation if the SSMP was created within the last 24 months, even if it has been closed. This is important to ensure that any relevant information about your student’s past support and interventions is available for their ongoing educational needs.

If your student has a current SSMP, FLVS will seamlessly transfer and adapt it for the virtual environment, updating as needed. We will monitor the plan in alignment with its designated timeline, ensuring consistent oversight so that your student receives the support they need and that the plan is implemented effectively to meet their needs.

We kindly ask that you upload any relevant documents related to your student's prior arrests, including police reports, charging affidavits, and any court-related criminal paperwork. These documents are essential for providing a comprehensive understanding of the situation and ensuring appropriate support for your student.

We encourage you to contact your student’s previous school district, local law enforcement agencies (police or sheriff's office), probation officer, and/or the County Clerk of Courts, as applicable, to obtain documentation regarding your student’s prior arrests. These sources can provide the necessary records to ensure you have comprehensive information.

According to F.S.1006.07, district school board are required to request information relating to student discipline and school safety. Parents/Guardians are responsible for providing this information.

FLVS conducts a comprehensive review to determine if FLVS will be the best placement for your student. If it is deemed that FLVS is not the best appropriate placement at this time, you will be notified. As a school of choice, FLVS reserves the right to deny applications for enrollment in situations we believe are in the best interest of our organization. This does not mean that you can’t re-apply during future enrollment periods once more time has passed since the initial incident in question.

Failure to disclose required information may lead FLVS to revoke access to current courses and restrict future course requests while a comprehensive records review is conducted. The student may face immediate removal, resulting in the loss of any incomplete course credits at that time.