Florida Virtual School

Florida parents who want the flexibility of homeschooling with the security of a public-school transcript often feel caught in the middle. Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is our go-to recommendation for families looking for a full-time or part-time online public option with certified teachers and a huge course catalog. Created as the nation’s first statewide online public school, FLVS now serves K–12 students with Florida Standards–aligned courses, including electives, world languages, and AP classes, delivered through structured online modules and regular teacher check-ins. We love the combination of pacing guides, clear grading, and genuine flexibility—you can build anything from a single algebra credit to a full course load around your family’s schedule. It’s especially ideal for Florida residents who want tuition-free online schooling or need specific credits for graduation, though out-of-state families can enroll through tuition-based options. The tradeoff is that it’s very “schooly”: expect lots of logins, due dates, and proctored assessments, which some relaxed homeschoolers may resist. Pro tip: print pacing guides at the start of each segment and plan backwards into your family calendar so big projects never sneak up on you.