Completely free videos and exercises focused on creating a desire for learning. Challenges students to MASTER a broad range of subjects in a game-like environment.  FREE

Brevard bought curriculum from two providers K12.com (K-8), and Kaplan (9-12). Brevard mounted a fledgling effort to compete with the private providers and created their own virtual school. Compare curriculum! Virtual Schools are publicly funded - there is no tuition!

K12.com (K-8) 866-609-9574

Highest-scoring online school in Florida! Affiliated with Bill Bennett's K¹² International Academy K12.com. No longer selected as the K-8 provider for Brevard's public Virtual School (see below). Florida school districts have the option to choose the provider for their online programs. This list shows the waiting list for Florida counties that have chosen K¹². Tell Florida legislators to make more slots available! Till then, or if you do not qualify, you can purchase curriculum directly. Some parents give their students special courses as gifts!

K12 offers a full-time, comprehensive, mastery-based curriculum that eliminates boredom and leaves NO child behind. The program adapts to YOUR learning style. The full program includes:

• Mastery-based courses prepared and enhanced by the finest teachers in the country.
• Computer system with printer, loaned at no cost to each family
• Internet connection charges reimbursed quarterly
• All instructional materials, including textbooks, workbooks, planning and progress tools, maps, math and science supplies, CDs, and videos
• An experienced teacher for guidance, support, and advice
• Enrichment courses like PowerspeaK¹² languages, digital photography, flash animation, game design
• Online clubs. How cool is International Photography Club?
• Educational outings to enhance lessons and build a sense of school community
• Rolling monthly start dates - it is never too late to enroll

Curriculum meets high standards -- due to a core of classical books, and a self-improving feedback process rivaling any world-class company. But be vigilant against ANY morphing into Common Core.

International Virtual School 877- 512-7748 (Outside of the U.S.: +1-703-436-3316)

Accredited to higher international standards (like International Baccalaureate), with American-based content, currently available only in English. Facilities in Dubai, UAE, Malasia, Haiti, and adding more. Subsidiary of K12.com. Prestigious CITA- and SACS CASI-certified U.S. diploma recognized globally

Florida Virtual School (6-12)   407-513-3587

Another choice getting super results -- At 115,000 students globally, this is the biggest school in Florida, with very successful students! More than 90 middle and high-school classes. Rich Advanced Placement and Honors courses. Florida resident tuition is paid by the state.

Home Schooling

Today, the highest-quality choice is home schooling. Each child progresses at their fastest pace in each subject - without getting bored or left behind. There is no substitute for MASTERY-BASED learning! Your family is not tied to a school schedule, to a neighborhood school, or to Common Core. Training little yellow pencils in a Dewey/Mann asylum is obsolete. Schooling is for fish! (swimming in unison).

Progress Report 2009 says homeschoolers who participated in 15 standardized achievement tests scored 37 percentile points above public school students. Universities say their top entrance exam scores, and most successful students, come from homeschool. Most universities eagerly recruit homeschoolers. Here's shocking news from John Taylor Gatto, former New York Teacher of the Year, showing why every parent should seriously consider homeschool. And now homeschool can be FREE - see Virtual Schools above.

Socialization flourishes in homeschool Associations, away from the stampeding heard. When you meet a kid who can look you in the eye and carry an intelligent conversation, chances are they are homeschooled - try it. Myths About Online Learning may surprise you.

These are great resources:

• Florida Parent-Educators Association  list of homeschool associations in Brevard
• Home Schooling Achievement Studies
• Homeschooling Resource Guides
• HomeschoolResourceGuide
• Brevard Homeschool Net
• Books 4 HomeSchool
• Homeschool Advisor
• HomeSchoolZone

Florida supports homeschooling -- see Department of Education Home Education page.

Building Choice.Org is designed to help implement and maintain public school choice programs.

Exodus Mandate encourages parents to leave government schools. Order The Harsh Truth About Public Schools.

The Army now offers qualifying home school graduates the same enlistment incentives as traditional high school graduates, including cash bonuses up to $40,000 for enlistments of three or more years and the Army College Fund, which provides up to $71,424 for college. 

Oral Roberts University eAcademy (3-12) An online virtual Christian school for parents looking for a new option to teach their children at home or other remote locations. Backed by the University's School of Education , ORU eAcademy delivers an academic program for grades 3-12 by combining multimedia-enriched curriculum on CD-ROM with Internet connectivity in a highly structured environment to help students stay on track and engaged with daily schoolwork.	877-ORU-3222
New Covenant Christian (K-12) 1990 W New Haven, Melbourne Watch their impressive PowerPoint Presentation. Established 1983 as a private school for homeschoolers.  All the advantages of private school AND home school. Traditional Texts, On-line Classes such as Rosetta Stone, Switched-On Schoolhouse, Site Classes, Action Groups, Mentors, Unit Studies, Parent Produced Materials. Tuition: $35-55/mo. This is a marvelous example of how churches can create a school ministry.	724-9603
Coastal Community School  (K-6) 638 South Patrick Drive Satellite Beach 32937 The "community school" is a hybrid model that combines instruction at school and home for an optimal Christian education experience. Provides support of certified teachers who partner with parents in the guidance and delivery of curriculum and instruction.	720-4342

Parents, if you are interested in School Choice, click to view this link.

Registration Normally, the school your child will attend is determined by your permanent residence, but a limited Student Accommodation Plan gives you the ability to request a different public school and 25% of students have taken advantage. Alternate and Choice Schools do not depend on your living nearby. School assignment should be discussed with the School Board office. See also District Maps. Florida Department of Education Choice Office

Schools of Choice vs. Charter Schools Two types of government schools attempt to differentiate their program from standard public schools in response to the School Choice movement. Those marked "Schools of Choice" are special-focus government schools allowed to uphold application criteria and acceptance standards.  Charter schools operate privately under their own board of directors, free of most bureaucratic regulations, under a performance contract, or charter, that specializes in a different focus or method of delivery;  however, Charters must accept all applicants if there is room. The school board supervises both of these "competitors". Both generally have a waiting list. Instead of selecting purely on merit, they unfortunately employ a lottery, but give preference to siblings.

When your child enters kindergarten or first grade you will be required to show a birth certificate. All new students must submit proof of residence, immunization records, and the results of a recent (1 year) physical. Most local doctors have the forms. At registration, the school will make arrangements for obtaining your child's transfer records. Social Security numbers are requested, but cannot be required.

Brevard Public School Calendar

Brevard Virtual School offers American Government, Economics, Personal Fitness, Life Management, FCAT Prep - 8th grade, FCAT Prep - 10th grade, SAT Preparation, BPS Service Learning, Latin I, Physics.

Florida Virtual School Orlando-based online school founded in 1997 serves 115,000 students worldwide, some full-time, some for supplemental classes, all tuition-free. Offers more than 90 middle and high-school classes, from basic algebra to Advanced Placement and Honors. All meet Florida standards and are taught by certified teachers. The school caters to a wide range of academic abilities, but students do best with a good dose of self-discipline.

Sunshine State Standards - Basic Florida Department of Education curriculum  CAUTION: Common Core has corrupted these standards. See International Standards and do your research on higher standards before committing to a curriculum.

Governor's Accountability Report  Grades by School