February 5, 2012

Students learn fulltime online

The Highlands County School District has 12 enrolled students who don't have to step on a school campus to learn. They are not homebound students, but the first students in a new fulltime learning option from Florida Virtual School (FLVS). Since it was founded in 1997, Florida Virtual School's … [Read more...]

School district to offer full-time virtual school

The Highlands County School District will offer a full-time virtual school in the fall for students in grades kindergarten through grade 12. The state now requires all districts to have a virtual school available to students, according to Rebecca Fleck, assistant superintendent of curriculum and … [Read more...]

County education board christens Pasco eSchool

The Pasco County School Board, deciding to take a straightforward approach, voted Tuesday to name its new virtual school Pasco eSchool. "That's simple, to the point," Chairman Frank Parker said. Pasco eSchool, which will provide online courses for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, will … [Read more...]

School district to launch new virtual program

Lee County Public Schools will launch a full-time, K-12 Virtual Instruction program for the 2009/10 school year, according to Al Shilling, assistant director or emerging technology and virtual education. This is another option for students to complete their education in Lee County. The Lee Virtual … [Read more...]

Virtual School option to be available this school year

In August, students who cannot attend Santa Rosa County schools in a regular classroom have a new option to receive credits. The school district has a new option - the Virtual School - it can offer to receive funding for more students from the state. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Bill … [Read more...]