Open Enrollment

FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY -- EXISTING STUDENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM FILLING OUT THIS FORM

Kindly fill out this form to receive further details about Highlands Virtual School's Open Enrollment. Once submitted, a representative will contact you with additional information. We appreciate your interest!

'24 - '25 HVS Enrollment Interest Form

Full Time Program

Full-time students have all the same requirements as students in our other public schools in the district but work virtually from home.  Students are required to come in to take all state and district assessments (FAST, EOC, etc.) face-to-face. In addition, students are required to adhere to attendance policies, and attendance is monitored based on the daily completion of work in courses.  Students who meet all graduation requirements receive a standard Highlands County Diploma.

HVS Criteria for Full Time Enrollment

  • Successful completion of all previous years course work

  • minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.0, if applicable

  • Free Public School Grades K-12

  • Initial Credit Courses

  • Canvas Learning Management System 

  • AVID

  • Live Online Instruction

  • Dual Enrollment Courses

  • Follows SBHC Calendar

  • Chromebook Provided

  • Flexible Pace

Flex Options

Public school, private school, charter school, and home education students in grades 6-12 may also enroll part-time in courses with Highlands Virtual School.

  • Home School Support

  • Get Ahead on Graduation Path

  • Flexibility Due to Schedule Conflict

  • Course Not Offered at Zoned School

  • Students Work from Home

    Students Work from Zoned School Computer Lab

  • Initial Credit Courses

  • Flexible Pace

  • Follows SBHC Calendar

Advantages of Online

  • Self-Paced Learning

  • Convenience and Flexibility

  • Personalized Instruction

Students see improvement in:

  • Self-Motivation

  • Self-Discipline

  • Reading and Writing Skills

  • Willingness to Ask for Help

  • Time Management Skills

  • Comfort with Technology

Coursework Delivery

  • Online courses are aligned with standards from Florida Department of Education Course lists.

  • Students log in, receive curriculum, complete assignments, take quizzes, and test online.

  • Teachers monitor students live in real-time as they work through their lessons.

  • Students have access to our local teachers through email, phone, instant message, text, and virtual classrooms.

The HVS Difference

  • Highly Qualified Local Highlands County Teachers

  • Live Lab Days

  • Personalized Local Connection

  • Students can Participate in Highlands County Extra-Curricular Activities

Student Activities and Clubs

  • National Honors Society (NHS)

  • National Junior Honors Society (NJHS)

  • Student Government Association (SGA)

  • Students Can Participate in Athletics at their Zoned School