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Public virtual elementary school programs are now hosted in Florida school districts. These programs are part of the state mandated public school virtual instructional legislation of 2008. Prior to enrolling for the programs, careful consideration must be given to the choice of virtual education for each child and family. Therefore, the parent or guardian must carefully review the Program Guide, then attend an orientation session prior to enrolling in one of the state Virtual Instruction Programs (VIP) sponsored in Palm Beach. Parents will bring the New and Returning Student Registration, the Transfer Records Requests and two proofs of Palm Beach County residence to the orientation session. Following the orientation, parents will select courses online. We look forward to assisting you in the pursuit of virtual education opportunities through The School District of Palm Beach County. Florida Connections Academy is fully accredited by both The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).
Connections Academy conducts a variety of events for prospective families and students to learn more about this innovative education program. These opportunities include both face-to-face events and virtual events. Check the Connections Academy web site for dates. |
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ELIGIBILITY *The student must be a resident of Palm Beach County. Residency is established when the custodial parent(s) or guardian(s) maintain(s) legal, primary residence in Palm Beach County, Florida. *Kindergarten and grade 1 enrollment is open to all Palm Beach County residence regardless of the child's previous schooling location. *To enter grades 2-5 in FLVS Connections Academy during the 2011-2012 school year, a student must have been a public education student for the 2010-2011 school year; she/he must have been present and counted during both reporting periods in October 2010 and February 2011. Students enrolled in full-time state approved virtual programs for the school year 2010-2011 may be eligible. Contact our office for eligibility. In this category the student may not have been registered as a Home Education student during the 2010-2011 school year. *A parent or guardian must be present at home during the school day, with the student, to provide services as a Learning Coach. *In order to provide appropriate learning outcomes, students should read near or above their designated grade level. *Once accepted, students are required to participate in District and State assessments, including Diagnostics and FCAT tests each school year. |
