Applications for Virtual School Available

Applications for Virtual School Available
Posted on 04/13/2021

Florence School District Three will offer a virtual program option to its students for the 2021-2022 school year. This program will feature FSD3 teachers who will teach interactive, live lessons and provide virtual support during the school day to students who choose to learn from home.

Additional program options will include using interactive platforms (APEX) for courses that may not be offered in a brick and mortar classroom setting, such as additional Advanced Placement and foreign language courses. Students enrolled in these courses will also be provided support from highly qualified teachers.

It is important to note that for students who were in the virtual program previously, past virtual learning success will be a part of the approval process for the 2021-2022 school year.

Parents who enroll their children in the virtual program for the 2021-2022 school year will be making a full year commitment to the virtual program for students in grades 2-12. However, for extreme situations, if a family requests a transfer back to instruction in person (in the building), the request will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Virtual program students will be allowed to participate in band and extracurricular activities; however, virtual students participating in these type courses or activities must provide their own transportation.

Additionally, elementary (grades 2-6) virtual options provided will depend on the number of requests per grade level. For example, if there are only 3 students registered for third grade, we may not be able to accommodate that request.

Note: Due to the nature of the early childhood curriculum, the virtual program will not be available for 4-year-old (4K) kindergarten, five-year-old (5K) kindergarten and first grade. These are vital years that build the foundation for future success.

The application must be submitted before Friday, May 7, 2021 so that proper planning can begin for the virtual program. Final verification for virtual program enrollment will be emailed to parents by June 30, 2021.

Step 1:
Complete the FSD3 online registration process in the Parent Portal

Step 2:
Make sure all documents are uploaded.

Step 3:
Complete the Virtual Academy online application

If you sign up for the virtual program and change your mind, please notify us as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly. For more information or questions or concerns please call (843)374-8652.