Elementary (K-5 Grade)
What does it look like on a typical school day for a K-5 full-time OVS student?
- The younger the student, the more learning coach participation is necessary. Students will work for approximately 5 hours per day, with time built in for breaks, lunch, and play. The student may be utilizing the online curriculum program, participating in live online tutoring, working with their learning coach and/or receiving help from the teacher during this time.
What classes would my elementary child take at OVS?
- Elementary students would enroll in 6 courses: Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education and Art. Our courses are just as demanding as our neighboring brick and mortar Osceola public schools. Our courses cover all the state required benchmarks and assessments.
Is there “live” teacher/student interaction?
- Teachers will open their virtual classroom to students each week for mandatory live lessons. These times will be listed on the teacher's dashboard/homepage. Additional times for tutoring will also be available and can be requested with the teacher. There are times that tutoring may be required for individual student academic needs.
What is a learning coach?
- Every student in the virtual school, especially at the elementary level, requires the support of a learning coach. The learning coach is often the parent/guardian but could also be another educational guardian within the home. The learning coach provides the student with the structure, support, and assistance they need throughout the day to be successful. The Learning Coach works in partnership with the child's teacher throughout the school year.
What are the responsibilities of a learning coach/parent?
- The Learning Coach, aka the supervising adult at home, assists their student with signing onto the platform, finding the correct lessons, reading material to their child, ensuring their child is understanding the information taught and completing the correct paper/pencil and hands on tasks associated with each lesson.
Can my child get one on one or small group help if needed?
- Yes! This is one of our favorite parts of virtual school. If your child needs assistance, they will meet their teacher in a virtual classroom either one on one or in a small group. Tutoring may be required if a student is not meeting minimum requirements.
Can students work ahead in the curriculum?
- Although, not recommended for elementary students, students can work at an accelerated pace, to complete course work faster. This should always be done in conjunction with the teacher and counselor, but it is an option as long as the minimum pace is maintained.
Can my child complete the daily virtual program without an adult’s assistance?
- No. An adult is required to be physically present when schooling. Kindergarten and 1st Grade students typically require the most help. As students progress through grade levels, they require less and less adult assistance.
Secondary (6-12 Grade)
What does it look like on a typical school day for a full-time 6-12 OVS student?
- Students will take 6 courses throughout the year and will spend approximately 1 hour per course, per day working in their classes. Additional time should be built in for breaks and lunch. Therefore, the student's school day would likely be about 7 hours in length. During the day, all students would be working in the online platform, they may be emailing, texting, or calling their teacher and/or participating in an online, live session.
What classes would my 6-12 child take at OVS?
- Secondary students would enroll in 6 courses: Math, English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and 2 electives. As students enter high school, students may have the opportunity to take courses through Dual Enrollement (pending requirements are met). Course selection will be discussed with your student’s counselor every year to ensure course requirements for grade promotion or graduation are met.
Are students required to log in for live instruction daily?
- Yes, in order to remain on pace, students should be working in their courses daily. Additionally, teachers will open their virtual classroom to students each week for mandatory live lessons and a mandatory monthly homeroom meeting. These times will be listed on the teacher's dashboard/homepage.
Does OVS offer advanced academic programs, like AP, AICE, IB and/or dual enrollment?
- OVS offers students enrollment options for Honors and Dual Enrollment. We do not have AP, AICE or IB courses.
Can my student earn a high school diploma with OVS?
- Yes! Students who are enrolled in our full-time public school program and who meet all state and district graduation requirements will earn a diploma.
Can my student participate in athletics if they are enrolled at OVS?
- Students are permitted to participate in athletics at their home zoned public school as long as they meet eligibility requirements as defined by the School District of Osceola County and the FHSAA.
Can my student participate in the graduation ceremony at the school they attended before OVS?
- No.
Can students still take classes at the local school if they are in OVS Full-Time?
- If a student is enrolled full-time at OVS, they would not be permitted to take any courses at their home zoned school. A family looking for this option would utilize OVS in a part-time manner.
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