Parent Support & Resources
Parent Support & Resources
Raising the next generation of leaders and change-makers is a team effort! As you serve a key role in supporting your child’s success, we want to help you. You can always refer back to this page or to your homeroom teacher if you have any questions along the way.
5 Steps to Create the Perfect Learning Space
Step 1
Find a Quiet Space
A quiet space is not just necessary for tests and DBAs—a distraction-free zone is vital to everyday learning.
Step 2
Ensure Good Lighting
Good lighting helps students read easily without eye strain and is also helpful for better video quality when they need their camera on.
Step 3
Have a Dedicated Workspace
The flexibility of laptops can be fun—but if a student has a workstation, other than on the couch or in bed, they may have a better time focusing on their lessons. Working from a desk can also have the benefit of utilizing equipment like dual monitors.
Step 4
Keep Essentials Handy
School supplies like pens, pencils, notebooks, and a power supply should always be handy.
Step 5
Post a Calendar & Follow a Schedule
Filling out a planner week-to-week, using the FVHS Weekly Planning Template or by creating a shareable online calendar, can change the game.
Important Resources
Live Lesson Calendar
Help your student organize each week by creating a schedule. You can start by viewing the Live Lesson calendar and filling these times into your planner. Then add in planned events.
Student Gradebook
We recommend you check in with your student on their progress throughout the week. Choose at least 2 days out of the week together where you will log in with your student under their Student Account in Educator and review the status of their assignments in Gradebook.
Student Services Parent Sessions
Florida Virtual School's Student Services Department encompasses programs and professionals that provide prevention and intervention services to students in grades K-12. Services center around students’ skill development and are delivered by an integrated team of student services professionals who are uniquely trained to address the academic, personal/social, and mental health needs of all students.
Student Handbook
The student handbook was created to provide students and their families with all the tools and information they need to be successful at Florida Virtual School. This one-stop resource should be able to answer any questions you may have.
Communication
It takes a team of teachers to help your student succeed. Reference this list to keep in mind who may be calling you with updates about your student and what their specialty is.
Classroom Teacher:
- Calls as needed
- Provides class updates
- Discusses grades (which can include revision opportunities or DBAs needed to improve class grade)
Homeroom Teacher:
- Hosts a Welcome Call at the beginning of the year
- Calls 1-2 times a month for overall progress updates; or more frequent updates as needed
- Your point of contact for “housekeeping” items:
- When to register for classes?
- What is my student’s GPA?
- When are state assessments?
Resource Teacher:
- Provides additional support if your student struggles to maintain pace in all classes; these calls are to restructure students’ work habits and schedules to get back on track
School Counselor:
- Your contact for student information about their path to graduation while at FLVS
- Can offer students academic, social, and emotional support
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