Florida Virtual School a Homeschooling Public School Option

It may seem a misnomer, but trust me your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you.  I live in Florida and about ten years ago, Florida began a new program called Florida Virtual School.  This was a public school that consisted of interaction between homeschooled students with public school teachers.  In fact, the homeschool actually uses public school curriculum and when students graduate, they receive a public school diploma from their county.  All of this occurs while the child is technically “home schooled”. Since Florida Virtual School is a public school program, it is free.

Florida Virtual School went on to become very successful and what began with 77 students in Florida has now grown to embrace students throughout many states. This expansion has been termed, “Florida Virtual School Global Services” and allows students from other states to receive public school education online, while taking classes at home. 

Florida Virtual School and Florida Virtual School Global Services offers advanced middle school and high school courses.  All of the courses are accredited and are taught by state certified teachers.  Students take courses and are assigned a teacher whom they converse with through tools such as Email, Chats, and Forums.  They may also telephone their teachers as well.

Many students discover that they have more interaction with their teacher through the virtual school program than they did in a conventional public school setting.  Though students may access their courses at any time, they are required to work at a minimum pace, however there is plenty of room for students to work ahead of schedule and complete their courses in an expedited manner.

Here are some Important Links Regarding Florida Virtual School

FLVS Course Demos

 
Information for Florida Students

 Requesting Courses Video

Florida Virtual School Coverage Area

Florida Virtual School Course Offerings

Computer Requirements for Florida Virtual School

Remember, if you live in a state outside of Florida that your child may enroll through Florida Virtual School Global Services