3rd Annual STEM Career Fair
The Florida Department of Education and Florida Virtual School are hosted the STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math) Virtual Career Days on May 1 & 3. STEM careers exist in every field and during this virtual event, students can learn more from a variety of experts. The presenters will provided a typical “day in the life” overview of their roles, as well as provided career-related information and advice.
Click here to view the recorded sessions.
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New Home School Family Night!
Check out the recording below to learn more about FLVS, how our Student Advisement Center provides academic advisement and tips for homeschool students to set up the right courses and schedule.
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FCAT Prep Session 2012
The FLVS School Counseling team held this webinar focusing on the FCAT! You'll hear about information on test format, test taking tips and ways to cope with the stress of test day. Are you a home school student who has decided not to take the FCAT? That's ok… you're sure to learn some new ideas on how to ace your next test.
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How to fill out your FAFSA!
Attention senior students and parents, it's time to fill out your 2012 FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid! Join your FLVS Counselors with special guest speaker Lori Auxier from the Florida Office of Student Financial Aid. This question and answer session will help you walk through the proces.
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Financial Aid Webinar
Join your FLVS counselors and special guest speaker Lori Auxier from the Florida Office of Student Financial Aid in Tallahassee. Come learn about changes in the Bright Futures scholarships, Pell grants, and other sources of funding for college.
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Safe and Secure Online: Know Your World – Cyber Safety for Students and Parents
How much do you know about the Internet? From social networking, instant messaging and gaming to email and downloads, do you know how to make safe decisions on the World Wide Web? Watch the recorded webinar of FLVS School Counselors and Tim Walker, Chief Information Security Officer of Miami Dade College for Safe and Secure Online as they explore the common mistakes teens make on the Internet and how to stay safe and have fun!
Middle School Students and Parents click here.
High School Students and Parents click here.
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Florida Bright Future's Scholarship Webinar
Join your FLVS counselors and special guest speaker Lori Auxier from the Florida Office of Student Financial Aid in Tallahassee. Come learn about changes to the Bright Future's scholarship. This is a unique opportunity to hear a true expert in Florida financial aid.
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The Life of a Super Hero
Attention Middle Schoolers! Super Heroes Needed. Do you have the super skills needed to be successful in middle school? Join an FLVS Counselor and learn about 3 Super Skills that will make YOU a super FLVS student!
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Changing the Legacy of Suicide: Prevention & Awareness
Did you know, "Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds", according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What are some of the warning signs that you or someone you know may be in danger? How can you help someone dealing with tough times? Join the FLVS School Counselors as we recognize National Suicide Prevention Month.
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Creating SMART Goals for Success Webinar
Join us and explore how to create goals that will change your life!
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Course Progression Webinars
Do you need help selecting courses for the upcoming school year? Would you like to know what courses are recommended for your grade level? Do you have questions about a particular course? Need advice on what electives to take? Watch to get answers to your questions from the FLVS School Counselors.
High School students click here.
Middle School students click here.
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Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Webinar
Presenters Kim Snoeblen and Teresa Daly from the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at UCF provided an overview of behaviors and traits associated with students with Aspergers, as well as others on the autism spectrum, and shared strategies and best practices of how to navigate the world of online education. This session included Q & A time giving parents the opportunity to voice their questions. It also provided for a clearer understanding of what services CARD is able to provide.
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Say NO to Bullying!
We see it daily. We hear about it often. It's sad and all too common. It's Bullying!
Join the School Counseling team as we say NO to Bullying and learn how NOT to allow bullying to be the norm in our schools and in our teen's lives. Click here
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College Jumpstart! Getting on the College Road Early.
Are you a high school Freshman or Sophomore? Are you an 8th Grader taking high school courses? Do you know about dual enrollment, the AP program, the PSAT, PLAN ,SAT, ACT, CPT tests? Is your high school transcript 'college ready'? Click here
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Cyberbullying is NOT OK. Webinar
Cyberbullying or any type of bullying is not ok. Cyberbullying takes place when a person bullies another on the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It can result in fatal consequences. Get educated and DELETE this form of violence by helping others ESCAPE this form of CONTROL. Click here.
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Resume Writing Webinar
Are you on the job hunt? Do you need help writing a winning resume? Llearn how to make your resume shine! Click here.
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Vocational and Community College Planning
Learn how to plan for life after high school with Vocation or Community Collegs as an option. Click here.
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Testing Webinar
Curious about FCAT, SAT, ACT, CPT, and AP? Want to know what they are, if you need to take them, and when? Watch and listen to find out all about testing!
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Volunteerism and Community Service Webinar
Are you looking for a place to volunteer in you local area? Do you need community service hours for scholarships? Would you like one place to keep and log all those hours? Join the FLVS Counselors along with Wesley Barnett and Scott Fore from www.sweatmonkey.org to learn more.
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College Admissions
Learn about the steps you should be taking to start the college planning process, tools to help you search for colleges that are right for you, and get help on how to properly complete a college application.
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How to Find a Job
Need to find a job and pay some teenage bills? Listen to this recording to learn interview tips and much more that will help you get hired.
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Financial Aide & Florida Bright Futures
Need cash to pay for college? Listen to this recording to learn how to search and earn the money for college.
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College Keys: Everyone Can Attend College!
Everyone can attend college. Listen to this recording to learn how to prepare yourself for college during High School.
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AP Parent Night Webinar:
Learn about AP courses. Click here to watch.
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AP Course Webinar:
Learn about taking AP courses with FLVS
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Life after High School:
Planning is a key factor to success after high school.
Use this calendar as a guide.
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The Starlight Children's Foundation
Listen to this recording to hear about the Starlight Children's Foundation and how it serves chronically ill students.
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Time Management & Study Tips:
Listen to this recording to learn some great tips for managing your time so that you can accomplish what you want to do for work or your studies.
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Test Preparation Tips for FCAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT and More.
Do you freak out before an exam? Are you overwhelmed trying to determine how or what to study? Do you often second guess yourself or get stuck determining the right answer?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, please join the FLVS counselors for some test taking tips and strategies that are sure to help.
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College Placement Test (CPT) Math Preparation Webinar
Are you planning to attend your local community college after graduation? Or dual enroll while in high school? Join us to prepare for the math portion of the CPT entrance exam. Sharpen those math test prep skills. Listen to recording here.
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