Student Wellness, Safety, and Discipline Q&A
Wellness
Mental health services encompass a range of therapies, treatments, and support systems for individuals experiencing mental health conditions or disorders. These services include:
Outpatient treatment involves therapy and counseling in a non-hospital setting, often with a focus on individual or group therapy.
Counseling/psychotherapy involves the use of talk therapy to help individuals explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve their mental health.
Medication management involves ongoing monitoring and adjustment of medications to ensure they are effective and safe.
Crisis intervention services involve the immediate support and help to individuals in crisis, often through hotlines, walk-in centers, or mobile crisis teams.
Florida Statute 1006.07 requires that all students, as part of the registration process, disclose any previous expulsions, arrests resulting in a charge, juvenile justice actions, and any corresponding referral to mental health services by a school district. This information also helps Florida Virtual School provide students with the support needed. Your responses to these questions are confidential.
Yes. It is the responsibility of the parent and student to inform FLVS administration at [email protected] of any updates to these responses throughout the school year. Failure to provide timely updates may result in immediate removal from FLVS.
No
This information will be kept confidential, but our Student Services team will send you information regarding resources and support that might be helpful to you and your student.
The FLVS Student Services team is comprised of certified school psychologists, certified school social workers, and licensed mental health counselors, who work to meet the unique social/emotional and mental health needs of students. Learn more.
Please email [email protected] for assistance.
Safety and Discipline
Click on the menu bar at the top left-hand side of the page
Click “Student Records”
Click on “My Documents”
Choose files to upload
Enter a title (such as Expulsion, Suspension, or Threat Assessment)
Select “Discipline Documentation” as the document type
Include a comment (such as expulsion paperwork, suspension, or threat assessment)
Click “Save”
If submitting from your parent account with multiple students: Toggle to the specific student under “Student Context Selection” on the Student Dashboard. Select your student and follow the same steps to attach the discipline documentation to the student’s account.
We recommend reaching out to your student’s previous school’s discipline office, district office, or alternative placement school, as applicable, to obtain prior disciplinary history.
Upload a copy of any original referrals, suspension records, and/or expulsion packets for behavior infractions that occurred within the past calendar year. Acceptable documents include a discipline history report, suspension paperwork, or referral copies from the last 24 months.
Yes, alternative placement is considered equivalent to an expulsion. It is a disciplinary action in which a student is removed from his/her regular school setting and assigned to an alternative school or educational program, rather than being formally expelled. Similarly, when a student is withdrawn in lieu of expulsion, it is also regarded as the equivalent of an expulsion.
To obtain a student’s prior disciplinary history, we recommend reaching out to your student’s previous school’s discipline office, district office, or alternative placement school, as applicable, to obtain prior disciplinary history. Examples of relevant records include incident reports, documentation of suspensions or expulsions, and any behavioral intervention plans in place.
Not necessarily; all submitted documents will be thoroughly reviewed to assess whether FLVS Flex is a suitable option for your student. This careful review process helps ensure that the option aligns with your student’s needs and provides the best environment for his/her success.
In Florida, the Threat Assessment process is a structured approach used by schools to evaluate whether a student's behavior or statements may pose a risk of harm to themselves or others. It involves gathering information from various sources, including parents, teachers, school staff, law enforcement, and mental health professionals, to understand the situation comprehensively. The goal is not to punish but to assess the level of risk and provide the student with appropriate support services to ensure a safe learning environment. This process helps schools identify and address potential safety concerns while supporting students' well-being.
To determine if your student has an SSMP resulting from a Threat Assessment plan:
Contact the School: Reach out to your student’s school administration or the school counselor. They can provide information about any existing SSMP for your student.
Review School Communications: Check any correspondence from the school regarding the Threat Assessment process or related safety plans, as these documents often outline any support measures in place.
Ask for Documentation: If a Threat Assessment was conducted, you can request access to the relevant documents, which should detail any recommendations or plans developed, including whether an SSMP is in place.
Yes, you still need to provide the documentation if the SSMP was created within the last 24 months, even if it has been closed. This is important to ensure that any relevant information about your student’s past support and interventions is available for his/her ongoing educational needs.
If your student has a current SSMP, FLVS will seamlessly transfer and adapt it for the virtual environment, updating as needed. We will monitor the plan in alignment with its designated timeline, ensuring consistent oversight so that your student receives the support he/she needs and that the plan is implemented effectively to meet his/her needs.
Please upload any relevant documents related to your student's prior arrests, including police reports, charging affidavits, and any court-related criminal paperwork. These documents are essential for providing a comprehensive understanding of the situation and ensuring appropriate support for your student.
We encourage you to contact your student’s previous school district, local law enforcement agencies (police or sheriff's office), probation officer, and/or the County Clerk of Courts, as applicable, to obtain documentation regarding your student’s prior arrests. These sources can provide the necessary records to ensure you have comprehensive information.
Florida Statute 1006.07 requires that all students, as part of the registration process, disclose any previous expulsions, arrests resulting in a charge, juvenile justice actions, and any corresponding referral to mental health services by a school district. This information also helps Florida Virtual School provide students with the support needed. Your responses to these questions are confidential. Additionally, it is the responsibility of the parent and student to inform FLVS administration at [email protected] of any updates to these responses throughout the school year. Failure to provide timely updates may result in immediate removal from FLVS.
Your response may impact the enrollment process. FLVS conducts a comprehensive review to determine whether FLVS will be the best placement for your student. You will be notified if it is deemed that FLVS is not the most appropriate placement at this time. As a school of choice, FLVS reserves the right to deny enrollment in situations we believe are in the best interest of our organization. You may reapply during future enrollment periods after more time has passed since the initial incident in question.
If it is discovered that the submitted application provided incomplete, inaccurate, or false information, or if any information was withheld, FLVS may revoke the student’s access to current and/or future courses while a comprehensive records review is conducted. The student may face immediate removal, resulting in the loss of any incomplete course credits at that time.
Yes. It is the responsibility of the parent and student to inform FLVS administration at [email protected] of any updates to these responses throughout the school year. Failure to provide timely updates may result in immediate removal from FLVS.
Please email [email protected] for assistance.
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