Mosaic Digital Academy and St. Lucie Virtual schools are public schools within the St. Lucie Public School System. Virtual students enrolled in these programs are bound by all public school policies and expectations required by the State of Florida. This is not a home education program. The enrollment window for Fall 2022 runs from April 1 – July 15. Enrollment Window for Spring 2023 is limited. Contact our virtual school office at 772-429-5504.
Inquiring About Full-Time Virtual School Enrollment?
Enrolled students must participate in all State Testing on campus (no opt-out option and remote testing is not permitted by the FLDOE). If your child or family member in the household has a medical condition preventing them from on-campus participation they may not enroll in this program. Please contact Student Services to determine if Hospital Homebound is an option for your particular circumstances.
Parents interested in enrolling a student in our K-12 public virtual school programs in St. Lucie Public Schools or Martin County Public Schools should not withdraw their student from their current school until the student has completed the current semester AND the parent/guardian has received enrollment acceptance communication from our school administration. Doing so may jeopardize eligibility for the virtual school program.

Applications must be submitted with all documents before processing may begin. Please review the Virtual School Information resource provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Students will be enrolled in each of the required core courses for their grade levels. The school counselor will work with the student and the parent to identify electives that interest the student. Check out our Online Course Catalog by following the link and selecting District: St. Lucie, School: Mosaic Digital Academy or St. Lucie Virtual, Select Grade: K-5 or 6-8 or 9-12, and Select Program Area: General
Each virtual school option provides different features, support tools, and components, so our team will help guide you through the options to find the right fit for your child and family needs. Attend one of our Virtual School Information Sessions to learn more!
Synchronous learning is online or distance education that happens in real-time, whereas asynchronous learning occurs through online channels without real-time interaction. Full-Time Virtual school requires students to work independently mostly, with scheduled Zoom sessions during the week for structured lessons with the teacher (synchronous).
An assignment pacing guide identifies specific assignments that must be submitted that week, however, students may work anytime within the week and they may also work ahead.
Attendance is measured according to the weekly pace guide. When students fail to submit assigned work each week they are marked absent. Failing to submit work according to pace guides for each week puts students in jeopardy of not completing it by the semester deadline and therefore may not earn credit.
Full-Time Virtual students will have regularly required contact with teachers – there are required assignments called DBAs (Discussion Based Assessments), which must be done synchronously (at the same time) with the teacher (most often via phone or Zoom). Parents and students also participate in monthly check-ins with instructors and school staff regarding progress, work habits, and areas of success or concern. Class Time is scheduled for each core course weekly along with 1 homeroom session. These sessions are hosted synchronously (at the same time with instructors and other students enrolled in the course) via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. These sessions are required.
Full-Time Virtual School students have one teacher per course (with the exception of Elementary, where there is typically one to two instructors depending on the grade level).
Full-Time Virtual School teachers have been trained specifically to teach online however all of them are seasoned highly qualified instructors with experience in both online and traditional settings. As a Full-Time Virtual School Instructor, they must be certified in the State of Florida in the subject area they are teaching.
Mosaic Digital Academy and St. Lucie Virtual students host Class Time sessions (synchronous learning) to support the instruction of the standards covered within the modules of study each week. Many teachers and departments use synchronous tools to meet with students when they need more support. Students also participate in progress monitoring weekly to build skill deficits. When a pattern of struggle is evident, a conference with the instructor and other support staff may be needed in order to bring to light constraints that may be addressed to improve success.
Courses must be 100% complete to earn credit. If students don’t work consistently this translates to absenteeism. Teachers will monitor student pace progress weekly and attempt to help the student get caught up. If a pattern of nonattendance persists, a parent-teacher conference is scheduled to help address issues surrounding why the student is not submitting work. Incomplete course segments will be posted to the transcript as a withdrawal code (Withdrawn passing or Withdrawn failing).
Virtual School students can still participate in their zoned school sports and extra-curricular activities. For those enrolled in Mosaic Digital Academy, there may be opportunities to participate in clubs for specific grade levels. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the student was attending an attractor or magnet program last year and played a sport there, they would not be permitted to play at that school. They will only have the opportunity to play at their home zone school. Contact your home zone school athletic department for details.
Students can re-enroll in their zone school, however, if your child wants to go back to their zone school, they will leave with no transfer grades for incomplete courses and they are not guaranteed a seat at the school they were previously enrolled at prior to enrolling in the full-time virtual school.
Virtual Programs of St. Lucie Public Schools is located on the campus of Allapattah Flats K-8, 12051 NW Copper Creek Dr., Port St. Lucie. School phone: 772-429-5504 School fax: 772-429-3978
No, transportation is not provided for full time virtual school students.
Yes, students with an Individual Education Plan or 504 plan are eligible to participate in full-time virtual programs. Some specific accommodations may inherently be available due to the very nature of virtual school: additional time, work in shorter time frames, revisit the material as needed, use of eReader and other technical devices, and/or tools to support learning. If the student requires specialized direct instruction and support in one or more academic areas in order to succeed in the general curriculum, this may not be available in the full-time virtual school setting. This type or intensity of service is not available through a virtual instruction program. Special instructional methods or modifications to the curriculum are not available. An IEP Review will be scheduled for students with an Individual Education Plan and the team will convene to discuss the accommodations currently identified in the IEP and a determination will be made to ensure students with an IEP can be provided F.A.P.E. Free and Appropriate Public Education in the full-time virtual setting.
Yes, students with active Individual Education Plans that require services will be permitted to continue services at their zone school. Transportation for these services is not provided by the school district.
Enrollment in our full-time program takes place before the first and second semesters of the school year (for students in grades K-12). Students/parents should complete the prospective full-time student application online during the application window. Applications must be completed in full. Once an application is received by a school counselor, we will make contact with the student/parent via email.
Students in grades 6-12 who attend a traditional school and want to take additional courses online may do so. Course requests must be approved by the student’s counselor and parent/guardian. Home Ed students are also considered part-time students. Students who already have an account with Florida Virtual School must use their existing account to register for Mosaic Digital Academy courses. Students without existing FLVS/Mosaic accounts may create one to enroll.
Students only require approval from their brick and mortar counselor if they are taking courses part-time with Mosaic Digital Academy. When students sign-up for a course and Mosaic Digital Academy is selected as the school of instruction within the FLVS Enrollment process, your counselor will be notified to review your course request and approve this if it is academically appropriate.
Both programs utilize the same online curriculum and platform (FLVS). Mosaic Digital Academy courses are taught by local St. Lucie Public School employed instructors. Additionally, our program combines online instruction and face-to-face support at our campus located in St. Lucie, at Allapattah Flats K-8 School.
Yes. Along with all St. Lucie Public Schools, St. Lucie Virtual and Mosaic Digital Academy are fully accredited by AdvancED.
St. Lucie Virtual and Mosaic Digital Academy are also registered with the Florida State Department of Education and a part of the St. Lucie Public School system. Our accredited online high school diploma and all credits earned at St. Lucie Virtual and Mosaic Digital Academy are accepted by other 6-12 schools, colleges, universities, the military, and employers. Mosaic Digital Academy is registered with NCAA and NAIA Eligibility Centers. St. Lucie Virtual is registered with NCAA Eligibility Center.
Yes. St. Lucie Virtual and Mosaic Digital Academy have a solid reputation within the academic community. Both St. Lucie Virtual and Mosaic Digital Academy offer a standard high school diploma that meet state and school board requirements. Our graduates seamlessly move on to post-secondary education, employment, or enlist in the military. St. Lucie Virtual and Mosaic Digital Academy graduates attend major colleges and universities throughout the country as well as abroad.
The Virtual Programs of St. Lucie Public Schools are public schools serving grades K-12. If you meet virtual school admission requirements and have determined that online learning is suitable for your needs, you are encouraged to apply for enrollment. We offer a well-rounded learning experience designed to prepare students for a successful future.
The Virtual Programs of St. Lucie offers a true distance learning experience that does not require seat time in a traditional classroom. Periodically, standardized testing and academic interventions require students to attend face-to-face activities. Teachers may exercise the option of having students take face-to-face proctored assignments and exams to ensure fidelity. Students are expected to actively participate in all courses on a weekly basis in order to maintain educational integrity. Students will accumulate absences when assignments are not submitted on a weekly basis and aligns with Florida’s Compulsory Attendance law.
A successful online learner is a motivated self-starter and is committed to the success of his or her education. While the Virtual Programs of St. Lucie offer world-class educational opportunities, there is a high degree of accountability placed upon the student. The Virtual Programs of St. Lucie Public Schools is not an alternative school or dropout prevention program. Face-to-face instruction is recommended for students who were unsuccessful in virtual or remote learning programs, who are not on track in school, or who have minimal adult supervision.
We offer a full curriculum for grades K-12, or just one or two courses in grades 6-12 to satisfy public school graduation requirements; or supplement your homeschool curriculum.
Teachers employed by St. Lucie Public Schools teach all Mosaic Digital Academy courses. For those enrolled in St. Lucie Virtual, the providers we contract with (K12, inc and Edgenuity) instruct the students in their prospective curriculum options. All online courses and programs are taught by highly qualified instructors that meet the Florida Department of Education certification requirements. You can be sure that quality in education is our highest priority.
Students are assigned an instructor for each course. Instructors are available daily M-F via phone or email. Teachers also have online office hours throughout the week. Support services are available to all Virtual School students through our guidance department.
No. As accredited schools, St. Lucie Virtual and Mosaic Digital Academy offer a flexible nontraditional option for students. It is not an easier option than traditional accredited schools. All courses are written at or above grade level and require an average of one to two hours of focused study on a daily basis to complete one course within the traditional semester time frame. Our courses engage students in real-life projects, requiring the use of critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired.
Yes. You will likely receive more updates and information about your child’s progress than ever before. We strongly feel that a parent’s involvement in a child’s education is the key to success. Our teachers are in frequent communication with parents. You can always see how your child is performing by logging into your VSA parent account.
Mosaic Digital Academy is a franchise of FLVS, which means we use FLVS courses on their platform (Educator). Some Mosaic Digital Academy courses are offered on a different platform for Career and Technical Education courses and students will be provided this information upon enrolling in those courses. Additionally, students will access online skill-building resources as part of their weekly expectations.
Enrollment Criteria
Find out what is needed to be eligible for Virtual School.
Criteria for full-time enrollment with the Virtual Programs of St. Lucie:
Grades K-5 criteria:
- Proof of residency in St. Lucie, Martin, or surrounding counties (some restrictions may apply)
- Children who are five years old on or before September 1, 2022 are eligible to start kindergarten in August 2022.
- To enter first grade, a child must be six years old on or before September 1 and must have successfully completed kindergarten (Florida Statute 1003.21).
- Have demonstrated success in the previous 2 years of school. Final report cards (If a student is moving to 1st grade, then submit the kindergarten final report card).
- State/District testing scores FCAT, FSA, FAIR, iReady, Other Assessments from previous school years. If a student is entering Kindergarten, no test scores are required.
Grades 6-12 criteria:
- Proof of residency in St. Lucie, Martin or surrounding counties (some restrictions may apply)
- Have demonstrated success in the previous semester courses and is on track with required credits
- Have attained grade-level proficiency on at least one of the following standardized tests in the 2019-2020 and/or 2021-2022 school year:
- FCAT/FSA Sunshine State Standards
- All End of Course Exams (EOC) that student has already taken
- Stanford Achievement Test (50th percentile or higher on the reading section)
- Grade level proficiency on an official standardized test administered by another public school system
Students who meet the requirements listed above may submit the online preregistration full-time student application.
Students currently enrolled in an SLPS school: Parent or Guardian must submit the online application. Students’ academic history is already in the database for review. The most recent proof of address and immunizations updated will also be required for a complete application packet. Parents will be contacted if additional information is needed.
Students currently enrolled in a Non-SLPS school: Parent or Guardian must submit students’ academic records (transcripts or report cards), and any and all standardized test scores for review. Please submit documents to Virtual.Programs@stlucieschools.org within a week of the application submission date. However, you will be contacted if additional information is needed.
Students With An IEP
In accordance with Rule 6A-6.0334, F.A.C., if an exceptional education student who has an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) applies to enroll in a full-time virtual program, the virtual program will determine if the student meets the profile for success in this educational delivery context. At the time of applying for enrollment with the Full-Time Virtual Program, families will be asked to submit a copy of any existing IEP.
If the student’s IEP indicates that full-time virtual instruction is appropriate, and the student meets all other school enrollment criteria, then the student may be enrolled. All necessary ESE services and related services must be able to be delivered online in a virtual manner to students enrolled in our current virtual school program.
If comparable services are not available or not appropriate in a full-time online environment, or if the IEP Review Team has concerns that a full-time online setting may not be the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for the student, then other educational options will be discussed during the application process.
Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment in the Virtual Programs of St. Lucie.
Students must meet the eligibility criteria for full-time enrollment.
Enrollment
For enrollment into our virtual programs here in St. Lucie Public Schools, please start the eligibility process by submitting an application for EACH child you wish to enroll. Note: Adding siblings to an application does NOT create an application for the sibling. A separate application for EACH child is required!
Please note:
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received and parents will be notified of next steps via email address provided in the application. Email and phone communication are an important part of virtual school communication. Parents should check phone messages and email often to ensure timely responses are made to requests for moving the application process forward. Failure to respond in a timely manner will move the student application to inactive.
- Virtual school applications are considered for placement in one of our virtual options and students must meet eligibility.
- Transportation is not provided for virtual school students.
- Students who are up for expulsion or have been expelled from their current public school are not eligible for St. Lucie Virtual or Mosaic Digital Academy.
Parent Resources
Still have questions? Learn more here
Understanding Attendance at Mosaic Digital Academy
Mythbusters: Busting Myths About Virtual School
Instructional Supports for Mosaic Digital Academy Students
Getting Connected Once Enrolled with Mosaic Digital Academy
Important School Year Dates
Current District Calendar
Meal Application
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