The Florida Virtual Academy—the only K¹² Certified School in the state—combines the accountability of public schooling with the highest-quality distance-learning curriculum available today, providing an innovative, highly effective education for Florida students.

Florida Virtual Academy (FLVA) is a state-approved public online school. The curriculum is provided by K¹², and is accessed via an Online School (OLS) as well as through more traditional methods, with materials—including books, CDs, and even rocks and dirt—delivered right to the family's doorstep.

Parents and students are assigned their own highly qualified, state-certified teacher to help guide and track their progress through the curriculum.

Student/student interaction is actively encouraged, so FLVA students are always well-educated and well-socialized.

	Who is this intended for? Florida Virtual Academy serves students in grades K-8 across the state.
	What are the costs? Because it is part of the public school system, FLVA is tuition free. The entire curriculum and a loaner computer and printer are provided at no cost, and enrolled families receive a stipend for Internet access.
	How do I get started? Fill out the form to the right to learn more about FLVA and to find out how to enroll your child!

Florida Virtual Academy is proud to use the exceptional curriculum from K¹². Developed by noted leaders in the educational field, math and reading specialists, and veteran public- and private-school teachers, the K¹² curriculum is known as one of the most researched and effective learning programs in the nation.

With a laser focus on how kids actually learn, the K¹²
curriculum helps all kinds of kids unlock their personal full
academic potential and achieve mastery of the key concepts
and skills they will need to succeed in life. Students learn
through instruction, texts, hands-on experiences, and an
easy-to-use Online School (OLS), supported by supplemental
materials.

From gifted children, to kids whose lives require an
individualized schooling schedule, to those who need a
gentler pace than in a traditional classroom, K¹² provides an
adaptable but focused learning environment and a rigorous,
high-caliber education that meets or exceeds Florida
Academic Standards.

With more than 700 lessons per grade level, you can be
sure your children are receiving thorough instruction in:

• Language Arts/English
• Math
• Science
• History
• Art
• Music
• Extra-curricular World Language courses

Parents of Florida Virtual Academy students never need to feel alone in the education process. Teachers and counselors are constantly involved to help with teaching techniques, pacing issues, comprehension challenges, positive reinforcement techniques, and other facets of the instruction experience.

Highly Qualified certified teachers interact with their assigned families on a regular basis during:

• Consistently scheduled conference calls
• Parent/teacher workshops
• Teacher-guided gatherings
• Synchronized instructional opportunities

At Florida Virtual Academy, we've also taken great care
to think outside of the classroom. The program aims to bring
families, neighbors, and the Florida Virtual Academy
community together through community service days,
science fairs, spelling bees, and other gatherings each year.

Gatherings might include:

• Museums
• Roller- and ice-skating parks
• Local zoos
• Parks
• Libraries
• Academic gatherings featuring writing, science, and more

Eligibility Requirements

All kindergarten and first-grade students, students entering grades 2-8 who were previously enrolled in a Florida public school in October 2007 and February 2008 FTE counts, and siblings of returning FLVA students are all welcome to apply and complete our placement tests. Please note that your kindergartener must be five years old by September 1, 2008, in order to enroll.

Student Assessments

At Florida Virtual Academy, assessments are integral tools for gathering information about students' progress, strengths, and weaknesses in order to provide the best possible education. They also help in determining the grades children receive each semester on their report cards. The following are part of Florida Virtual Academy's assessment program:

• Placement assessments in math and reading
• Lesson assessments to determine mastery
• Unit assessments to assess mastery of the lessons in
  a unit
• Semester evaluations
• Teacher conferences and informal progress reviews
• Florida state and district standardized tests