FAQ's

All work is submitted in the Educator grade book. Once you have completed your work, you can attach your saved file, or copy and paste your work into the student comments box in the grade book..  Once you're ready, check the "submit for grading" box and then submit!  Click here for step by step instructions with images that walk you through submitting work 

The traditional pace is 16-18 weeks (which is equivalent to a typical school semester).  Students on the traditional pace will submit 2-3 assignments per week.  We have other pace options available, just click here to view our pace guides. 

You will need to turn in work EVERY WEEK.  Remember, this is true for all your classes.  Because the system will indicate if you have not turned in work within the last 7 days, we suggest you work on your course on the same day each week. So, if you turn in some History work on a Tuesday, plan to turn in more work on or before the following Tuesday. Students with multiple FLVS classes will also find it easier to work on the same class on the same day each week (For example, English on Mondays, History on Tuesdays, etc.). You are able to work during any time of the day, as often as you would like throughout the week, as classes are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The grace period is the first two weeks you are in the course. This is the time that you and your teacher will work together to see if the course is a good fit for you.  If it isn't, no worries!  We  are able to remove you from the course without any impact on your transcripts.  How will  you and your teacher know if this class is a good fit?

• You have submitted work in the course during the grace period weeks

• You have turned in written assignments and not skipped over them

• You have a passing grade in the class

Expect a call from your teacher during week 1, and then again week 2 in the course.  They will be checking in to see how you're doing, provide helpful reminders, go over any concerns, and answer any questions you may have.  Parents will be contacted during week 2 if there are any concerns about grace period expectations not being met.

Discussion Based Assessments or DBAs are required in all FLVS classes and may be completed over the phone or in your teacher's Zoom office using the microphone.  Sometimes students are nervous about completing a DBA but don't worry!  Teachers work to make this an engaging opportunity and to make students feel comfortable discussing what they've learned.  

DBAs completions are required at the end of each Module and before students can take that Module's exam. If DBAs are not completed students will not be able to complete and pass the course. Once you have completed all the assessments in a given module prior to the DBA, contact your teacher via their preferred method in order to schedule/complete your DBA call. 

To help you prepare for DBAs, there are objectives listed at the end of each module in our online textbook that you should have mastered as you completed the lessons therein. There also is a DBA Prep guide linked here, that you can fill out and use during your call.

Click here to watch a video about DBAs!

Live lessons are optional, but highly recommended!  If you see a lesson that is marked as "for credit" then you can attend that lesson and submit the document provided by the teachers to receive full credit for that assessment, rather than complete the actual written assignment.  

Live Lesson Reminders:

1. Be sure to arrive at least 5 minutes before the lesson start time.  Students who are late to lessons will not be admitted.

2. You will only be able to log in using your FLVS Zoom account (personal Zoom accounts aren't able to access FLVS lesson rooms).  Be sure you log in with your first name and last name so your teacher can verify you were present (fake names will not be admitted)

3. Make sure to read the corresponding module lesson before attending the lesson for credit

4. The link to the live lesson room can be found towards the bottom of your teacher's course announcement page, right above the lesson calendar

See the "Live Lessons" section of this website for more information

To be successful in a history course, students need to read AND take notes as they progress through the lessons. While there are numerous styles and tips for good note-taking, there are some basic rules one should follow. They include:

1. Focus on the main points, topics or concepts

2. Read short sections at a time

3. Summarize - do not copy every word, keep your notes brief

4. Paraphrase - think critically about what you have read and write your notes in your own words

5. Try different strategies and use what works best for you!

Strategies to Try:

• Use our Guided Notes linked here

• Taking notes from memory

• Mark directly on text

• Cornell Notes

• Graphic organizers/concept maps

• App-based notes (EverNote, One Note)

These are OPTIONAL assignments in the course that you can complete for additional points.  You simply attend a live lesson and submit the file they give you at the end.  NOTE: If you are going to a live lesson for credit, those can be used for the actual assignment OR collab/enrichment...they can NOT be used for both.

Artificial intelligence may be used to help you with your research.  However, just like any other source, you must take that information and explain it IN YOUR OWN WORDS.  Your teacher's view of the Turn It In Report for each assignment will indicate if there are any concerns that Artificial Intelligence may have been used to write parts or all of your assignment.

Be sure to ask the AI what sources it used, and always verify the material with what is provided in your online textbook, so that you can better determine the accuracy of the information.  Also, just like any other source, you must site when you use AI.  Click here for how to cite AI using MLA format

Grammarly and other writing assistants also have AI built into them.  This will often indicate on Turn It In reports that artificial intelligence was used to write the assignment.  For this course we strongly recommend that you do not use these writing programs.  We're not concerned about fancy writing or word choice; we just want you to explain what you learned and follow the assignment directions (e.g. writing 5 complete sentences in each paragraph).

Your teacher is your go-to contact for any school matters and questions.  Throughout your time in the course, teachers will complete the following required calls with the student and/or parent/guardian:

During the first few weeks:

• Welcome Call (Students and Parents):  This is a time for teachers to get to know students and begin building a relationship.  Parents will also be able to ask questions and voice any concerns, and teachers will verify that the information we have on file is correct

• Grace Period Calls in Weeks 1 & 2 (Students *and Parents):  Expect a call from your teacher during week 1, and then again week 2 in the course. They will be checking in to see how you're doing, provide helpful reminders, go over any concerns, and answer any questions you may have. *Parents will be called during week 2 of the course if grace period expectations are not being met (please see "What is the grace period..."on this FAQ page for more information)

Every 3-4 weeks:

• Monthly Calls (Students):  This is a time to review student progress. Every 3-4 weeks, teachers will review grades and pace in the course with students.  This is an important opportunity to celebrate success and offer additional support. 
  Parents will also receive an email each month with current student progress.  

• Discussion-Based Assessments-DBAs (Students):  These calls take place at the end of each module and are a time for students to shine and demonstrate what they have learned! See the "What are DBAs like?" question on this FAQ page for more information on DBAs.  DBAs also count as a monthly contact, so if you are staying on pace and completing your DBAs on time, you may never need a separate monthly call 😉!

As needed:

• Engagement/Support Calls (Students and Parents):  Teachers will make these calls when students are not submitting weekly work, falling behind pace, not mastering the course material, or there are other concerns, such as academic integrity issues.  Teachers will work with parents and students to discuss options and strategies for success.

Teachers are available Mondays-Fridays from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.  Remember that teachers are often on the phone, teaching live lessons, or in meetings, so if they do not pick up when you call, please make sure to leave a voicemail and they will get back to you within 24 hours.  You are also welcome to text or email if that is your preference. 

TIP: It's very important that the contact information for both the student and parent/guardian is correct in our system.  If there are any phone number changes, please reach out to your teacher.  

You'll see your teacher's phone number and email address at the top of the course announcement page.  Teachers are available Mondays-Fridays from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.  Remember that teachers are often on the phone, teaching live lessons, or in meetings, so if they do not pick up when you call, please make sure to leave a voicemail and they will get back to you within 24 hours.  You are also welcome to text your teacher,  or you can email if that is your preference.  

Teacher:  If you have questions about course content, assignments, pace, submitting work, an exam has locked on you, etc. please text, call, or email your teacher. 

FLVS Guidance Counselor:  If you have questions about course selection, credits, graduation options, etc. you'll contact your FLVS guidance counselor (you can text your teacher and they can provide you with your FLVS guidance counselor's contact information if you need it).

Contact Technical Support: If you are having issues logging into FLVS or other technical issues, contact the FLVS Help Desk:
Call 1-800-374-1430, Prompt#2      FLVS Help Desk is available Mon-Fri, 7 am to 9 pm and Sat-Sun, 9 am-5 pm

Parents/Guardians: If you do not yet have a guardian account, you can use this link: Click Here for Guardian Account for information on how to set up your own account. 

If a student has a disability or impairment, this should be indicated when prompted during registration at FLVS. Parents/guardians are responsible for providing FLVS a copy of the student’s most current Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. These documents should be submitted directly to FLVS by the parent/guardian to this email address:  ESESpecialistTeam@flvs.net

Students with disabilities or impairments enrolled in FLVS Flex must work with their district of enrollment to request any necessary ESE services, evaluations, annual reviews, re-evaluations, and initial eligibility determinations. FLVS Flex does NOT provide any of these services or evaluations.

Please note that FLVS does not provide any Access Points of the Florida State Standards which provide modified curriculum and assessment options for students with intellectual disabilities or significant cognitive disabilities. FLVS teachers are unable to make changes to courses or alter the course format to provide such modifications. Placing a student in a lower grade level online course is not a viable option for students in need of modified curriculum and assessment options. Parents are encouraged to discuss Access Point options that are available in the district of record for students with significant cognitive disabilities who need reduced levels of complexity/reduced academic expectations.

All students at FLVS have access to many accommodations that naturally occur in the virtual setting. FLVS may also be able to provide additional accommodations per a student’s IEP or 504 Plan if the accommodation(s) is/are applicable to the online educational environment. Please note that some accommodations may not be possible to implement in the online educational setting.

Our goal is to provide an exemplary educational experience for our students. FLVS is a school of choice and should be considered only if the online educational delivery context is the student’s Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and therefore the most appropriate choice based on the unique needs of the student. All students are required to follow the instructional policies enforced at FLVS and must agree to such upon registration. This includes requirements such as, but not limited to, the following: course completion, discussion-based assessments, communication, proctored exams, academic integrity policies and procedures, etc. In order to have a successful experience in the online educational environment, all students should meet the Profile for Success set forth by FLVS.

Students/families are encouraged to communicate regularly with their teachers at FLVS Flex to determine whether the virtual educational environment can appropriately meet the needs of the student. FLVS Flex offers a grace period for families to determine if the online environment is an appropriate fit. Please be sure to discuss the limitations of this grace period with your FLVS teacher immediately upon enrollment in FLVS Flex.

When you enter the course, go to the "Tools" menu at the top.  On the bottom right of that menu, you'll see a link for info.  Click HERE to see what it looks like! 

No worries!  Click here for instructions!

Make a schedule

Tip: Create a schedule around everything you need to do in a week—such as brick and mortar classes, sports, and part-time jobs—then find where you’ll do your online courses.

Assess upcoming assignments

Tip: Look just before the beginning of each week and preview all upcoming assignments. Make sure you set aside enough time in the week to complete all necessary work.

Note upcoming DBAs and Live Lessons

Tip: Got a DBA coming up? Make sure you've completed all the required module assignments then get it scheduled.  Check the live lesson calendar for any live lessons you can attend for your current/upcoming module.  Be sure to mark your DBA appointment/live lesson time(s) on your calendar, or set reminders on your phone so you don't forget.

Ask questions to teacher

Tip: Are you stuck? Pick up the phone—call, text, or e-mail your teacher. They are here to help you!

Gradebook feedback check

Tip: Regularly check your gradebook—make sure all submissions were successfully graded and resubmit any assignments with low scores to earn back credit.

Exercise flexibility

Tip: Life happens! If your schedule changes that’s okay! Adapt and overcome by shifting around your schedule to meet the unexpected. If you are unable to work in a given week because something has come up (e.g. illness, family emergency, a trip, state testing, etc.)  just let your teacher know.