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Polk Virtual School is a district owned franchise of Florida Virtual School. This program serves students in grades six through twelve with courses that are accredited through the Southern Associate of Colleges and Schools. Polk Virtual School serves public school students (as part of their regular schedule), hospital homebound, home schooled students, and private school students.

Polk County purchased the franchise rights from the Florida Virtual School to use their curriculum packages. Each course’s curriculum is designed using modular lessons. Each student completes their work, submits it via email to the teacher, it is graded by the teacher, and returned via email. Students earn credits through course work completion. The students and teachers communicate via email, Elluminate, whiteboards, and telephone. Virtual classes will be utilized on an as needed basis and will be lead by a qualified academy professional. Subjects to be taught through the virtual classroom may include science, social science, keyboarding and other courses based on students individual needs.