Accepted students are required to participate in all district and state testing. In order for students to be eligible for the full-time program, the student must meet the eligibility requirements listed below.
Grades K-5 Criteria:
- Children who are five years old on or before September 1, 2024, are eligible to start kindergarten.
- To enter first grade, a child must be six years old on or before September 1, 2024, and
must have successfully completed kindergarten (Florida Statute 1003.21).
- Have demonstrated success in the previous 2 years of school.
- State/District testing scores FAST, FAIR, iReady, Other Assessments from the last two years if available. If the student is entering Kindergarten, no test scores required.
- Reside in Orange County*
*Eligibility: Section 1002.45, Florida Statutes restricts student eligibility for the district virtual instruction program to students residing within the district’s attendance area.
Currently enrolled in an OCPS school: Parents or Guardians only have to submit the online application. Students’ academic history and testing information is already in the database for review. However, you will be contacted if additional information is needed.
Out of District or private school students: Parent or Guardian must submit students’ academic records (transcripts or report cards), any and all standardized test scores for review. Within a week of submission date please submit by fax to 407-445-7446 or email to [email protected]. In the subject line put OCVS Application, the student’s full name and student ID number and grade. (Example: OCVS Application Documents John Smith Grade 1) APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL ALL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
Out of District or private school students with special needs that currently have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan with accommodations must submit copies of current plan by fax to 407-445-7446 or email to [email protected] within a week of application submission date.In the subject line OCVS Application, the student’s full name and grade. (Example: IEP DOCUMENT John Smith Grade 1)
FULL TIME APPLICATION FOR
FALL 2024-25 CLOSES JULY 20
