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General Questions
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What grades are served by LCVS?
Grades 6-12 are served by LCVS.
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What is the difference between FLVS and LCVS?
LCVS teachers are local teachers employed by Leon County Schools. With LCVS all funding stays in Leon County Schools.
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When can my child enroll?
There are registration deadlines for full-time and part time virtual students. Please see our enrollment windows page for the latest information on upcoming registration deadlines for students.
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Is there a cost to enroll?
As a public school, enrollment at LCVS is free to Leon County residents.
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Do I need to get approval from my guidance counselor to enroll in LCVS virtual courses?
Students only require approval from their brick and mortar counselor if they are taking courses part-time with LCVS. See our Part Time Enrollment page for more information.
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Who teaches the online courses at LCVS?
All online courses and programs are taught by highly qualified Leon County Public School instructors that meet Florida Department of Education certification requirements. You can be sure that quality in education is our highest priority.
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Are students required to log on at specific times each day?
No, students received their work for the week on Mondays and the work is due on Sundays. Students are required to follow the pacing guide; K-5 4% of the class per week and 6-12 6% of the class per week.
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Will students be provided any live instruction?
Students in K-5 are provided live instruction two times per week via Zoom. ESE students in K-5 are taught through an inclusion model where their General Education and ESE teacher work with them during live lessons.
ESE students are provided services based on their IEP. Students that require a learning strategies class in grades 6-12 will be scheduled into the course with an ESE teacher.
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How are students graded in virtual school?
Students receive credit and are awarded a grade upon completion of a course segment. Students will receive report cards at the end of each semester; two report cards total for the year.
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How often do I need to make contact with my child’s online teacher(s)?
You will have contact with your child’s online teacher(s) at least once a month to discuss their progress. It will be very important that you supply your child’s online teacher(s) with a phone number and email address that you can be reached at. You can contact the online teacher(s) at any time as well with questions.
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Our family will be out of town for a period of time. Can students work on their online classes out of state?
Yes. As long as a student has a computer and internet access they can continue to work in their online classes wherever they are.
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What are some challenges I might expect with my child taking online classes?
With online classes, students (with the help of their parents/guardians) must make a greater effort to stay organized, create a schedule and manage their time, and work towards staying on pace with work. As a parent/guardian, you will need to make sure you are periodically going online to check the progress of your child.
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What are some positive changes that I might see in my child as a result of them taking online classes?
Students have the opportunity to develop skills related to organization and time management, develop a sense of responsibility, as well as take charge of their own learning.
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What do we do if we have technical issues?
If technical issues arise, your child’s online teacher(s) will be there for initial support. You will also have access to a technical support team if the issue extends beyond the teacher’s ability.
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What if my child starts an online class and discovers that this style of learning is not right for them?
This situation is okay. Online learning may not be for everyone. A student can drop an online class within the first 28 days without any negative consequences. The student, parents/guardians, and teacher work together to make this decision. Ultimately, we want to make sure that students are placed in a learning environment that is right for them.
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Will LCVS students be given a Chromebook to use at home?
Yes, each student will have a Chromebook checked out to them for use during the school year.
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Will LCVS students have access to Classlink?
LCVS students will have access to Classlink and the district resources provided through the platform.
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What is a DBA?
A DBA is a Discussion Based Assessment that is a required part of the coursework. These discussions occur with the teacher via phone or Zoom and assess what a student has learned in a learning module.
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Will parents have access to student grades and progress?
Each parent will setup up a parent/guardian account where they can monitor student progress and grades.
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How do students get additional help in classes if needed?
Our teachers provide tutoring sessions. Students can sign up for these sessions with their teacher as needed.
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Do LCVS students have to participate in standardized testing?
Yes, students in grades K-10 participate in the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking. All students required to test will participate during each of the 3 progress monitoring windows throughout the school year. Students are also required to take End Of Course exams for Biology, Algebra, Geometry, Us History, Civics and US Government.
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Can your child work ahead and accelerate?
Yes, students can work ahead and accelerate their learning.
Grades 6-12 Specific Questions
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Can my child play sports at their home zone school?
Yes, students can play sports at their home zone school. You would need to reach out to the athletic director at that school for more information.
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Will my student earn a high school diploma?
Yes, LCVS seniors are awarded a diploma and coursework is accepted by Bright Futures.
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Is there a graduation ceremony?
Yes. LCVS hosts its own graduation ceremony, including all of the traditions that make the occasion special for family and friends.
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Can students Dual Enroll?
Yes, juniors and seniors can dual enroll with TCC, FAMU, or Lively.
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Can students take AP classes?
Yes, students can take AP classes and the AP exams.
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Can students in grades 6th-12th receive additional help with coursework?
Yes, students in grades 6th – 12th can take part in open “free” tutoring. Students can setup appointments with their teachers during open tutoring sessions. Secondary teachers also offer group Zoom sessions.