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November 2013
FLVSFT High School
5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 550
Orlando, Fl.
(877) 500 - FLVS

Table of Contents
School Calendar
School Shirt Sale
Principals Message
Family Involvement
Federal Programs
Message Boards
Transcript Request
Getting Ready for College
Student Events
Healthy Students
Staying Socially Active

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Congratulations to our Senior
Class Officers!
After a campaign and vote among

the members of the senior class, we would like to congratulate the

senior class officers of the 20132014 school year:

Hannah Carver – President
Alexis Kritsky – Vice President
Aimee Powell – Secretary
Starr Hunter – Marketing Leader

Stay Warm and Healthy This Winter
This is the time of year for family, fun and togetherness! It is also the time for sore throats, coughs and sniffles. It is very important to take certain preventative measures to make sure that our bodies stay warm and therefore less susceptible to cold-causing germs.
Here are some quick cold-weather tips to keep you and your loved ones nice and toasty:
Keep your extremities warm – Wear thick socks and gloves to keep those digits from going numb.
Wear a hat – Have you ever seen steam coming off a person’s head outside during the winter months? If so, that’s because most of the body’s heat is released from our heads.
Heat rises…so unless you are doing handstands, then you should keep that noggin covered.
Wear layers – Multiple sweaters or thermals underneath a winter coat will help to keep most of the body temperature locked inside and will keep us comfortable.
Drink plenty of warm liquids – Hot green tea or cocoa are great for warming up after some fun in the cold sun.
Vitamin C is the way to be – Take a multivitamin, or simply drink a glass of orange juice to give your immune system a nice boost. Vitamin C is great at maintaining the body’s resistance to flu-causing germs.
Use moisturizer and lip balm- – Keep your hands, face and lips moisturized to avoid chapping and unwanted redness.
Stay warm and healthy so that you can tackle finishing up your courses on time!

We encourage all seniors to stay involved for all of the exciting

upcoming events of their senior year! FLVSFT High School ● 5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 550 ● Orlando, Fl. ● (877) 500 - FLVS

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School Calendar

November 11

Veteran’s Day (no school)

November 25-29

Thanksgiving Break (no school)

December 23 – January 3, 2014

Winter Break (no school)

January 20

MLK Jr. Day (no school)

January 22

FIRST SEMESTER ENDS

January 23-24

Teacher Professional Development (no school)

January 27

SECOND SEMESTER STARTS

February 17

President’s Day (no school)

March 21

Teacher Professional Development (no school)

March 24-28

Spring Break (no school)

May 26

Memorial Day (no school)

June 11, 2014

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

School Shirt Sale - Coming Soon
We will be holding our second annual school shirt sale hosted by the Class of 2014.
The sale will be pre-orders only and will run from 11/8 -11/22. We will be offering standard t-shirts, women’s cut shirts, long sleeve t-shirts and hoodie sweatshirts this year, so please watch your webmail and live lesson announcements for sale notices! You don’t want to miss your chance to purchase some gear and show your school spirit!

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Principals Message
Welcome to November!
We have gotten off to a smooth start to the school year! I wanted to officially introduce myself as
Principal. In September, I took over as Principal. For the 2012-2013 school year, I was an Assistant
Principal for the FLVS Full-Time High School. Prior to joining the FLVS Full-Time High School, I was an
Instructional Leader and teacher for the FLVS part time program, joining FLVS in November 2006.
Prior to joining FLVS, I was a math teacher in Broward County for 5 years. I am excited for the school year ahead, and am here to support you in ensuring your child’s success in our program.
For our Public students we have completed the September EOC offering and FCAT Retakes. Next up,
December EOCs for our students who need to retake, or are currently completing Intensive Math or
2nd Semester of: Algebra, Geometry, Biology, US History.
The counseling team is busy working on senior reviews as we prepare for graduation. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your student’s guidance counselor or visit http:// www.thecounselorcorner.com/ for information.
We are officially kicking off our first ever National Honor Society induction for our Public program students. If you are in 10th – 12th grade, you received a webmail with due dates for applications.
Check out the message board for additional information. Our National Honor Society Sponsor, Alice
Kate Berry, is more than happy to answer any questions you may have. You can contact her at: [e-mail] With the holidays around the corner, there are some vacation days for our school. November 25 –
November 29 for Thanksgiving, and December 23 – January 3 for Winter Break. At this point in the year, your student should be about 60% complete with their first semester courses. Students who

are behind, should utilize the holiday time off with no new work on their planner, to get back on track. Students who have 25 or more overdue lessons, or are failing 3+ courses, will be contacted by their HR teacher, to set up a success plan to assist in getting your student successfully through the semester. We look forward to the year ahead!!
Sincerely,
Katie Santana
Principal

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Family Involvement and Federal Programs
Family Involvement is Key for Student Success
Florida Virtual School Full Time wants you to be an active participant in your child’s education. That is why we will be holding our Annual Title I Meeting and Student
Advisory Council Meetings to keep you aware and engaged in the activities and programs to help improve student achievement. Look for upcoming surveys to provide feedback on classroom instruction, events, and our staff.
Florida Virtual School Full Time receives federal educational funding to provide supplemental services for students, teachers, and parents. Three federal programs provide these supplemental services:
1. IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act)
2. Title I, Part A (Improving the Academic

Achievement of the Disadvantaged)
3. Title II, Part A (Improving Teacher
Quality)
Some of the services these federal educational programs provide are:
Additional teachers
Supplemental software programs
Extra professional development and training for teachers and principals
The Title I, Part A requires that our teachers be highly qualified, meaning that teachers are certified in the subject they teach. For
FLVS FT, this is a winwin because we only hire highly qualified teachers. As parents and guardians, you have the right to know the professional

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qualifications of your child’s teacher.
Florida Virtual Full
Time 9-12 has developed a Parental
Involvement Plan to involve parents in the academic programs in an effort to increase student achievement. This plan was developed with parent input and support in
June 2013 and has been approved by FLVS
FT administration. Several parent meetings will occur throughout the year to check the status of the plan and to evaluate its effectiveness. We hope that you will join us in our efforts to ensure our students are successful by participating in these parent meetings. In order to keep you informed of the academic achievement of your child and the school as a whole, information will be made available to you via the Parental Portal. Please be sure to review this information when it is provided.  School Public Accountability Report
(SPAR)
 Parental Involvement Plan
 School/Parent/Student Compact

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Message Boards
Learning Coach and Caretaker Access to Section Message Boards
Learning Coaches and Caretakers can access their students’ Sections Message Boards by selecting the push pin icon

below the lesson viewer of a course in which their student is ac-

tively enrolled.
Please note that Learning Coaches and Caretakers cannot access a Section Message Board if it is not associated with a course, (e.g., a homeroom). Visit Connexus Help for more information or contact your student’s teachers with any questions.

Transcript Requests
Applying to colleges? You are probably wondering how to get your transcripts sent. If you go to the Counselor Corner (http:// www.thecounselorcorner.com/) and scroll to
Request a Transcript, you will see the form you need to fill out. From there you can send

it to the Technician assigned to your last name. The Enrollment Team is here for you should you have questions about your transcript, or need an Enrollment Verification. You can

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Getting Ready for College
By Tisha Green Rinker, Senior Manager of School Counseling

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Myth of the month
"It doesn't matter which classes I take in high school, as long as my grade point average is high."

Go to http:// www.actstudent.org/ college/pdf/ comparison.pdf to fill out ACT's free college comparison worksheet.

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Make plans to visit colleges this spring when classes are in session.

The truth:

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Start or update an academic resume.

Hello parents! It is a exciting and busy time of year for students, parents and school staff! Here are some suggestions for the parents of our high school students to get your child ready for college.

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If you're playing the GPA game and taking a light schedule that doesn't challenge you, it will catch up with you at college very quickly. One of the things admissions officers pay attention to, besides GPA, is  course selection throughout high school and especially senior year. They like to see students have momentum going into the freshman year. If you sit back your senior year, it's hard to recapture that momentum. The courses you take can also affect admissions test scores. If you just go for a good GPA, your test scores will be lower and you won't be well prepared for col-  lege. Have a Social Security number or get one as soon as possible. Students will need it for college applications.
Register for the ACT. Juniors should be academically ready to take the ACT by spring of this year.
If not, they should plan to take it in the summer or fall, work hard in school and check out http:// www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html for free test questions.
Check into applying to college online.
Investigate scholarship opportunities.

Jump-start your junior
It's time for juniors to spring into action. Ideally, juniors have already been thinking about college and investigating choices, but now is the time for action. As a parent, you know time goes by very quickly. Here are some reminders to keep them on track.
Juniors should:

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact your school counselor!
**All information was taken from http:// www.actstudent.org/index.html Check into applying to college online.

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Investigate scholarship opportunities.
Continue to take challenging courses. That includes senior year. While it's tempting to sign up for easy courses, that will hurt chances for college If you have any questions or concerns feel free to conadmission and make it more difficult to handle tact your school counselor! college coursework.

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Begin to make a preliminary list of colleges to investigate further. Surf the Internet and use resources in the counseling office or library.

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Student Events for November

The NaNoWriMo Challenge
From November 1st – 30th, your challenge is to write an entire novel! For one month, you get to lock away your inner editor, let your imagination take over, and just CREATE!

The FLVS Creative Writing Club will help you out!
Check out their blog at http://flvsscribbles.wordpress.com &
Plan to attend their meetings this month on November 7 and 21 from 7-8PM
EST at http://tinyurl.com/cwcmeeting

For more information on the official challenge, visit http://ywp.nanowrimo.org. Pep talks and news updates are available on the site to help keep you motivated!
Think you’re up for the challenge?
Good luck, future writers!

WORLD FEST

November 13th & 14th
9-11AM & 7-9PM EST

Trek across the globe with FLVS as we celebrate and share the cultures and traditions that represent the diversity of our students and staff. Enjoy a showcase of art, music, history, science, math, literature, and more!

http://www.flvs.net/ worldfest FLVSFT High School ● 5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 550 ● Orlando, Fl. ● (877) 500 - FLVS

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Healthy Kids are Better Learners
With most American students spending more than 2,000 hours at school each year, schools are the smart place to focus efforts on child health. Students who attend schools that integrate student wellness are likely to have:
-Fewer absences
-Higher academic achievement
-Higher self-esteem
-Are more likely to graduate from high school

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Tips for Staying Socially Active
Clubs and Scouts: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4H, Campfire Kids, etc. – Research what groups are offered in your state or community
Community Centers and YMCA: Many community or recreation centers offer classes for youth at reasonable fees.
FLVS Sponsored Fieldtrips: Check out the monthly planned trips around the state to meet other students and or classmates like yourself.
Home school Groups: Many states organize home school groups that get together periodically for play times.
Library: Check your local library for reading clubs and educational activities for kids.
Brick and Mortar School Activities: Many states and districts allow home and virtual school students to participate in extracurricular activities organized by schools Form your own group: Invite other homeschoolers, neighbors, former classmates, etc. Use educational activities, field trips and other events to maintain socialization. FLVSFT High School ● 5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 550 ● Orlando, Fl. ● (877) 500 - FLVS

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