Florida Virtual School: Have You Heard the News?

Jimminda Thompson

District Relations Manager

Northeast Florida – Clay, Duval, and St. John’s Counties

Agenda

• Digital Learning Act – Grade Recovery

– Courses Not Offered at the School Site

• FLVS Online Tutoring

Digital Learning Act

I have heard that all 9th graders are now required to take an online course to graduate. What is this new requirement?

• On June 2, 2011 Governor Rick Scott signed the Digital Learning Act into law, as part of House Bill 7197. All incoming 9th grade students in Florida are now required to complete an online course as part of the 24 credits required for graduation. An online high school course taken in grades 6–8 fulfills this requirement. For more information and a summary of the bill, click here. Exemption for IEP – This requirement does not apply to students who have an IEP indicating that an online course is inappropriate. Students with an IEP who have less than 1 academic year remaining in high school are also exempt.

Who is required to take an

online course?

• This requirement applies to students who are in

the class of 2015 or any graduating class

thereafter. Students and parents should talk to

their school's counselor if they are still unsure.

An online high school course taken in grades 6–

8 fulfills this requirement.

How can Florida Virtual School® help

students fulfill this requirement?

• Florida Virtual School (FLVS®) offers more than

120 online courses, all FREE to Florida

students! From core courses to electives,

students can choose a course that fits their

needs and interests.

Where will students take their

online course?

• Students will be able to take their online course

at home, on their own time. They are not

required to take the online course at school.

Exciting New Course Offerings

• M/J Civics • Creative Photography I • Personal and Family Finance • French I and II • Spanish for Spanish Speakers I • Parenting Skills • Leadership Skills • Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications • Guitar I • Music Appreciation • Forensic Science • AP Human Geography • Anthropology • Law Studies • Philosophy • World Religions

Digital Learning Act FAQ’s

• http://www.flvs.net/areas/faqs/Pages/digital-

learning-act.aspx

Student Enrollment Growth

FLVS served over 122,000 students in 259,928 half-credit enrollments in the 2010-11 school year. Enrollment is open to public, private, and home school students. Students outside Florida enroll on a tuition basis.

Part-Time (also known as Classic)

Year-Round Online Program

FLVS Franchise

• District School Calendar • Full-Time or Part-Time • Local district instructors • Field Trips • Face-to-Face meetings • 53 Florida counties participate

For more information contact your local school district.

www.flvsonlinetutoring.com

FLVS Online Tutoring

FLVS Online Tutoring

Questions??

• flvs.net • flvsonlinetutoring.com