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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Palm Beach Virtual School
- Palm Beach Virtual is a grade K-12 public school option in The School District of Palm Beach County.
- Palm Beach Virtual serves primarily Palm Beach County residents.
- Palm Beach Virtual has full and part-time options.
- Palm Beach Virtual utilizes multiple management systems/courseware to fulfill students academic needs:
- Palm Beach Virtual School Franchise of Florida Virtual School
- Edgenuity
- K12.com
- Canvas (Instructure)
- Palm Beach Virtual teachers are highly qualified state certified teachers who work for The School District of Palm Beach County.
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What is the difference between Palm Beach Virtual School franchise of Florida Virtual School (PBVS) and Florida Virtual School (FLVS)?
- Palm Beach Virtual is a franchise of Florida Virtual School (headquartered in Orlando).
- Palm Beach Virtual is a grade K-12 public school option in The School District of Palm Beach County.
- Florida Virtual School serves students statewide.
- When a student chooses Palm Beach Virtual the funding (FTE) remains in Palm Beach County.
- Palm Beach Virtual Franchise and FLVS courses are delivered in the same learning management system.
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Why do students choose full time virtual school?
Most full-time virtual students fall into one of the following categories:
- Advanced learners looking for an academic challenge
- Middle and high school students interested in getting a head start on their college education
- Military families wanting consistency in their child’s education despite frequent relocation
- Athletes, musicians, actors, and students pursuing their dreams while in school
- Homebound or students undergoing medical treatments who want to continue with their public school education
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How is full time virtual school similar to a brick and mortar school?
Online virtual school is just like a brick and mortar school in the sense that they:- Do not charge tuition
- Serve students in grades K-12
- Use state-certified teachers
- Follows a traditional school year
- Follow state requirements for course standards and assessments
- Participate in all state mandated standardized testing in-person
- Expect students to spend 5 to 7 hours per day (a typical school day) on coursework
- Offer advanced coursework such as honors, advanced placement, dual enrollment, and industry certification
- Grant a high school diploma upon completion
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How is full time virtual school different from a brick and mortar school?
- Students complete a pre-set course curriculum through self-directed online learning
- Students determine a daily schedule in order to complete a given weekly pace chart for each course.
- Students have control over the time of day and place they work
- Students receive personalized support through teacher communication and feedback
- Parents and students communicate with their teacher via online classrooms, e-mail, text, and phone.
- school does not offer sports, students can participate in sports at their zoned school.
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What is the difference between Palm Beach Virtual School and Home Education?
- Palm Beach Virtual School students are required to take all state standardized testing. Standardized testing is optional for Home Education students.
- Parents make all educational and curriculum decisions in Home Education.
- Parents can choose to take online courses as a curriculum option.
- Home Education does not grant a high school diploma.
- For more information on Home Education - https://www.palmbeachschools.org/homeeducation/
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Do full time Palm Beach Virtual School students have to take state standardized tests?
- All public school students are required to participate in district and state standardized testing.
- Testing is mandatory.
- Parents are responsible for transporting students to and from the PBVS office for all testing
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Is there a cost/fee to take Palm Beach Virtual School courses?
- All public school students can take online courses for free.
- Charter and private school students must check with the school for their policy regarding virtual courses.
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Why do students choose to enroll in courses part-time with Palm Beach Virtual School?
- To complete the online course requirement for graduation
- To have access to courses not available at their school site
- To accelerate their learning
- For grade forgiveness of a course previously taken and failed