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Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?
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I am not happy with the middle school we are zoned for and I am looking into some other options. Private schools are out of my price range and I am on the list for the 1 magnet school. I was…Continue
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Shannon replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?
Bryssy replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"Actually Stephen, PVS uses the EXACT SAME coursework and curriculum that FLVS uses. The difference, is the time frame. PVS does not run over the summer, just like brick and mortar schools. FVLS does. Academic Integrity is verified in the exact same…"
Toad replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"No experience with the POLK virtual school, just the Hillsborough Virtual school. I have 1 son that is in his 2nd year of HVS. I think it is great. He has all the access he needs at his fingertips to complete his online assignments. I am just a few…"
Stephen Kilpatrick replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"Yes, FLVS Stands for Florida Virtual School.
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Stephen Kilpatrick replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"Any Time, Any Place, Any Path, Any Pace.
Interestingly enough, I am a Student Ambassador for the Florida Virtual School (FLVS), and can provide you with a good deal of information on the subject. My mother is an FLVS Spanish instructor, my brother…"
Cindy B. replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"Thank you so much for the Info. Connections Academy sent my daughter a brochure and she loves the classes and electives. Looking foward to enroll.
Thank you so much!
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NativeLKLDMom replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"My son is a student at Connections Academy out of Orlando. I LOVE IT. He has done really well with it. He's in 4th grade. They also offer Middle School. I could not be happier. It's been a great fit for him. He is gifted and also a little…"
Cindy B. replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"What does FVS stands for? Is FLVS-> Florida Virtual School?
Please help!
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Jennifer Morton replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"You may want to check into FLVA as well. They have a rigorous curriculum and they have the summer off. The dates don't always run exact with the brick and mortar schools, and there are far less days "off" because there are no teacher…"
Linda Faulkner replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"My son uses the FVS also. He is in high school/college (dual enrollment). He only takes one class at a time. (What ever class that did not fit into his schedule or was not offered when he needed it) I have been very impressed with FVS. His teacher…"
Stacey S. Way replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"I tried to get my son on the FVS, and was unable for this reason...He has an IEP. I was told that Polk County, is the only county in the State of Florida that will not let an IEP be enrolled. I was told because "I was not trained to handle an…"
JD Dobratz replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"There are scholarships available for private school that you can qualify for based on your income. www.stepupforstudents.org has more information."
Donna replied to Natalie Ford's discussion Does anyone have any experience with the virtual schools in Polk?"I have three teens that use Florida Virtual School for high school classes and we are all very happy with it. The teachers are available most all the time (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. usually) and they are really willing to help the students. We tried one…"
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I am not happy with the middle school we are zoned for and I am looking into some other options. Private schools are out of my price range and I am on the list for the 1 magnet school. I was looking at the virtual schools offered and wondered if anyone had any experience with them. Thanks!NatalieSee More
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