FLVS Course Questions:
1) What is Florida Virtual School? Is it accredited?
FLVS is a public school providing middle and high school curriculum to Florida residents for FREE. We are a curriculum provider, not a diploma granting institution. All of our courses are fully on-line, and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). Our courses meet the Sunshine Standards developed by the State of Florida.
2) Do you issue diplomas or GED’s?
No. FLVS is not a diploma granting institution.
3) Are you approved by NCAA?
Yes. As a public school, all of our credits are accepted.
4) How much do FLVS courses cost?
Florida Residents: FLVS is FREE to Florida residents.
Out of state Students: Students that live outside Florida or the US can take FLVS courses through the FLVS Global School.
5) Do students get actual live teachers?
All of our courses are taught by a State Certified Instructors certified in their fields. Teachers communicate with students on a regular basis by phone, email and online discussions.
6) Do you provide us with a computer?
No. Students wishing to take an FLVS course must have access to their own computer via school library, home, friend’s house, or local library. Review the computer requirements here.
7) Do I need to purchase textbooks?
All course materials are provided online. Should a particular course need any special text or material, we will provide it. Materials are sent to the students, but the parent/guardian is responsible for returning it to back to the school once the course has been completed.
8)How do I know what courses to take?
Public/Private School Students: Please visit your school counselor for academic advice as to your academic needs.
Homeschooled Students: To begin please visit our Course Progression Recommendation found on our Homeschool info page.
9) Do you offer Honors Courses?
Almost all of our courses may be taken for Regular or Honors credit. You will register for regular, then inform your teacher once placed in the regular version of your desire to work for honors credit. More info about honors courses.
Public / Private Students: Please make sure your school counselor is aware of your choice prior to notifying your FLVS instructor.
10) How long do the courses last?
Courses are 16-18 weeks per half credit. We do not offer reduced content, or summer school. All courses provide the entire spectrum of components required by Florida.
11) Can I accelerate and complete faster?
Yes you can! Students will be given a Traditional Pace chart which shows students doing an average of 2-3 lessons a week for a rate of about 3-5 hours of study time a week. Students can elect to do extra assignments a week therefore completing the course in less time.
12) Which course can I take that will start right away?
All students when requesting courses will be placed on a waitlist. Wait time depends on number of students on the list. Typical wait time regardless of selected course is 4-6 weeks. The faster seats become open, the faster students get placed. Be patient and we will get you placed as soon as possible.
13) When do courses begin?
Courses begin at different times of the year. We do not follow a traditional school calendar, therefore start time is flexible. When you register, you can select your preferred start month. We will try to place you sometime during this month, however, placement at that time is not guaranteed. As students are assigned to instructors, a welcome call must then be completed. Once the welcome call is complete, you may begin working in the course.
14) How many courses am I allowed to take at once?
FLVS has no limit as to the number of courses a student can take. Students may take as many or as few courses as they wish. Now, due to the amount of time each course takes to complete, we recommend:
Homeschooled: Not more than 4-5 courses at a time, if FLVS will be their sole provider.
Public / Private School: Not more than 1-2 courses at a time.
Each course averages 18 weeks per half credit, at a rate of approximately 3-5 study hours per week.
15) Do students automatically get an official transcript sent to them?
Official final grade reports are sent out electronically to the school of record immediately upon completing a course or semester of a course. (Exception: Advanced Placement credits are issued upon verification of AP exam participation at the end of each exam cycle in May.)
What makes a transcript official is when it’s sent sealed and/or directly to the school or entity. They have to be the ones to open it. As soon as our instructors complete the student and issue a final grade, a document is automatically sent to your official documents file to process. Students can print Unofficial Transcripts via their FLVS account.
Questions about Requesting FLVS Courses for Florida Students
1) How do I request courses at FLVS?
- First you will need to create an account during the application process.
- Then login with your FLVS Student account username and password and click on "Request a Course".
- Click here for a short video demonstration of how to request courses.
2) How do I check the status of my course request?
Login to your account twice a week, using your username and password. Check your Student Dashboard to see if there is a green x next to your course.
3) Other important information about requesting courses:
Please make sure the email address you entered during the admissions process is always up to date, as FLVS will send important emails to this address. Due to spam filters, users with an AOL email address may experience issues receiving emails from FLVS.