Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is a state-funded, online K–12 public school that is free to all Florida students through age 19. There are two different Florida Virtual School programs offered specifically to Florida students: FLVS Flex (formerly known as FLVS Part Time) and FLVS Full Time. There is also one FLVS program open to students globally on a tuition basis: FlexPoint Virtual School (formerly known as FLVS Global). Students enrolled at AHA may enroll in courses at no cost at FLVS Flex.

1 FLVS Flex provides free teacher-led online courses to students in Elementary school, middle school, and high school. AHA students may enroll in up to six at a time. Statewide assessments are not required. Enrollment is open year-round.

2 FLVS Full Time is online public school. Students enrolled in the FLVS Full Time program follow a traditional 180-day academic calendar, take a standard public school course load, participate in the Florida Statewide Assessment Program, and are eligible for public high school diplomas. There are specific enrollment periods. FLVS is the student's physical school, so students would not also be enrolled in an umbrella school or in a home education program.

3 FlexPoint Virtual School offers online courses for students in elementary, middle, and high school everywhere and anytime. There are age and academic eligibility requirements. Like FLVS Flex, students can enroll in up to six courses at a time. Payment is due at the time of registration. Elementary-aged students can take middle or high school level courses. Student are given a maximum of 27 weeks per semester to complete a course.

Yes. Students must be legal Florida residents. There are also specific age requirements and limitations. Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1 to enroll in Kindergarten courses, and students must be 6 years old on or before September 1 to enroll in first grade courses. First grade students must also have successfully completed Kindergarten. Students can only enroll in courses through age 19, and all coursework must be completed prior to turning 21.

You will sign up at flvs.net. Please see their step-by-step guide for registration instructions. For the school type, you will choose private school. For the county, you will choose Sarasota (since that is where our school is located). For the school, you will choose Aspiring Heights Academy.

Students with existing FLVS accounts only need to change their physical school to Aspiring Heights Academy under their Academic Profile.

Please see our FLVS page for more information.

Yes. In addition to providing proof of residency to us, you must also provide proof of residency to FLVS.

Most courses in progress will continue as usual. If your child is taking a course though a district franchise, your child may be able to continue the course if it is also offered at FLVS Flex.

When changing your child's school of record (see How do we sign up? above), you may receive an email from FLVS stating that you need to review your current enrollments with the new Physical School Guidance counselor. We will contact you if there are any issues that need to be addressed.

AHA students can to take up to six (6) courses at one time. Selecting both segments in a two segment course counts as one course.

Classrooms are usually assigned within 48 hours of courses being verified, but it can take longer if seats are not available. Once classrooms are assigned, students can start their courses. You will want to check classroom status regularly. If you notice an extended delay, please let us know.

Note that students may request a preferred start date, but the preferred start date is the date FLVS will begin the placement process. According to FLVS, The placement process begins on the preferred start date, assuming all verifications have been received. Students will not be placed before the preferred start date. Once the student’s preferred start date has arrived, students can expect to be placed in their course within just a few days, although the process can, in rare instances take longer. We recommend checking your student dashboard once per day to monitor your placement status. Placement on your preferred start date is is not guaranteed.

FLVS Flex Elementary and middle school students work with their teachers and with the guidance of their parents. Parents are expected to help their children navigate through the course, monitor their progress, and ensure they master course content. FLVS Flex high school students work independently. Sometimes students are required to download (free) software and/or visit external websites to complete assignments. Middle and high school courses include live lessons and classmate collaboration assignments. All assignments are submitted online, including assessments. Periodically, students connect with their teachers on the phone for discussion-based assessments.

No. You need to ensure your child has a computer, an Internet connection, and any supplies needed for the course your child is taking (pencils, notebooks, rulers, software (free), library books, etc.). See the materials list provided with each course and FLVS System Requirements for more information. Your child will also need email access and access to a telephone to be able to communicate with teachers.

Yes. Every FLVS course is taught by state-certified instructors-experts in their subject areas. Teachers and students interact regularly through phone, email, text, and Zoom. Students are encouraged to contact their teachers when there is a need of any kind.

Teachers are available Monday through Friday from 8AM to 8PM, and teachers return communication within 24 hours.

Not necessarily. Students are allowed to work at their own pace and on days and at times that work for them, but they are expected to submit work on a consistent and weekly basis (usually 3-5 assignments a week) unless a pace has been discussed with the FLVS instructor.

Note that according to the FLVS Student Progression Plan, a Flex elementary student Any student who is inactive (failure to submit daily assignments) for more than 14 days, the teacher will notify the parent that the student will need to submit work, or he/she will be recommended for withdrawal from the program. If the student continues to be inactive, the Teacher on Assignment (TOA) will contact the parent and discuss a learning plan specific to the student’s needs. If the student continues to be inactive after the learning plan is discussed the Instructional Leader / Principal will request a withdrawal from FLVS Flex Elementary.

Most courses take between 16 and 36 weeks to complete. Courses are divided into segments (semesters), and each segment takes between 16-18 weeks to complete. Some middle school and high school level courses have two segments; some have only one. Students are not required to take both segments of a two segment course. Each high school segment is worth 1/2 credit.

Students may work ahead of pace and finish the course in less time. Also, students may work at a slower pace and finish the course in more time. In either case, it's important that students submit work regularly. We encourage parents and students to reach out to their assigned teachers if they are struggling with the material or the pace.

FLVS gives students a 14-day grace period to decide if they want to remain in the course. If a course is too easy, too difficult, or doesn't meet a student's expectations, a student may drop the course without penalty during the first 14 days of being activated in the course. Note that the FLVS instructor will withdraw a student from a course if the student does not submit any work or commit to the course during the 14-day grace period.

Your child may retake a course as follows:

• An Elementary student can retake a course if they have not been promoted to the next grade level.
• A middle school student can retake a middle school course if they earn a D or F.
• A middle school student can retake a high school course if they earn a C,D, or F.
• A high school student can retake a high school course if they receive a D or an F.

If a classroom has not been assigned yet, the course can be dropped from your child's dashboard. Once a classroom is assigned, you will need to call or email the assigned teacher to request withdrawal. Note that only the enrolling parent/guardian may withdraw their student from FLVS Flex Elementary.

No. Our students are not required to take EOC assessments. Students may take these tests, if desired. There are also certain circumstances in which students should take these tests.

This can happen when FLVS starts their new school year. You only need to go into your child's Student Profile and select the correct grade level. Note that FLVS calculates a student's projected graduation date based on their grade level.