Letter from our Head of School
Dear Parents,
The Florida Virtual Academy (FLVA) offers families a web-based distance-learning education option. The curriculum uses the latest technology and traditional teaching materials, and students are provided books, CDs, videos, musical instruments, and a computer and printer. Our experienced teachers are dedicated to supporting and guiding you as you work with your children. An innovative Online School (OLS) provides an extensive curriculum and management tool that includes lesson planning tools, attendance tracking, and progress screens. Field trips, museum visits, school-sponsored programs, and social outings offer students "out-of-the-classroom" activities with other FLVA children, teachers, and staff.
Right now, FLVA is delivering a challenging and rigorous program to more than 900 students across the Sunshine State. Parents or other responsible adults can expect to work with students for up to six hours per day to maintain a typical year's pace for accomplishing lessons associated with assigned grade levels. Our mastery-based curriculum allows all children to be challenged at the appropriate level. Most students spend about 15 to 25 percent of their day actually online; the rest of their time is spent working offline with workbooks, printed lessons, or other related activities. FLVA students participate in state proficiency testing like all other public school children.
I am very proud of our “A”-rated school and very pleased to offer families in Florida a choice in public education. I welcome your questions and inquiries. Our administrative office is located in Jacksonville, and you can reach us by phone at 904.721.0035. Please feel free to call or visit.
Patty Betoni
Head of School
The Florida Virtual Academy (FLVA) offers families a web-based distance-learning education option. The curriculum uses the latest technology and traditional teaching materials, and students are provided books, CDs, videos, musical instruments, and a computer and printer. Our experienced teachers are dedicated to supporting and guiding you as you work with your children. An innovative Online School (OLS) provides an extensive curriculum and management tool that includes lesson planning tools, attendance tracking, and progress screens. Field trips, museum visits, school-sponsored programs, and social outings offer students "out-of-the-classroom" activities with other FLVA children, teachers, and staff.
Right now, FLVA is delivering a challenging and rigorous program to more than 900 students across the Sunshine State. Parents or other responsible adults can expect to work with students for up to six hours per day to maintain a typical year's pace for accomplishing lessons associated with assigned grade levels. Our mastery-based curriculum allows all children to be challenged at the appropriate level. Most students spend about 15 to 25 percent of their day actually online; the rest of their time is spent working offline with workbooks, printed lessons, or other related activities. FLVA students participate in state proficiency testing like all other public school children.
I am very proud of our “A”-rated school and very pleased to offer families in Florida a choice in public education. I welcome your questions and inquiries. Our administrative office is located in Jacksonville, and you can reach us by phone at 904.721.0035. Please feel free to call or visit.
Patty Betoni
Head of School
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