General FAQs
What grades are offered by Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF)?
Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF) is available for grades K–12.
What subjects will my child study?
The core courses are English/language arts, math, science, and history. There are also other courses at the appropriate grade levels, such as art, health/PE, music, and world languages. High school students also have access to electives and career-focused courses.
Does the program provide textbooks and other instructional materials?
Yes, we provide textbooks and instructional materials as part of the program. These books and materials are dependent on the student’s grade level and the courses they’re enrolled in. High school students receive fewer books and materials than elementary and middle school students.
Can my child work at their own pace?
The elementary program is self-paced and flexible within the parameters specified by state law. Middle school and high school students complete lessons in synchronous and asynchronous sessions and are expected to complete, quizzes, tests, and other assignments in a timely manner.
What happens if my student completes a course mid-year?
Teachers work closely with students to help pace the curriculum to meet the student’s goals for advancement.
How much time do students spend on the computer?
In the younger grades, many of the online lessons include offline work. Students in grades K–2 spend about 30–40% of their time on the computer, while students in grades 3–5 spend about 50–60% online. Screen time increases in middle school, and by high school, most of the school day is online.
Time online could be spent working on asynchronous lessons, working in live online sessions with teachers, and collaborating with peers on engaging assignments and projects. Students also do hands-on science experiments, read novels, and complete math problems that are done without the computer.
We believe in a balanced approach toward education. Computers help us provide you with effective assessment, planning, and time-management tools. Computers also act as powerful teaching tools that motivate, stimulate, and inform children about the world around them. They do not, however, replace a solid education. Instead, they help facilitate one. That’s why we use a unique multimedia approach that includes traditional books, workbooks, and instructional materials.
Do you provide curriculum for students with special needs?
Depending on a child’s IEP, we can tailor our curriculum to meet your needs. To discuss your child’s needs with us, please contact our office, and we will put you in touch with our special education team.
Can you accommodate the accelerated learning needs of my advanced learner?
The beauty of our program is that it is flexible enough to meet children where they are in any given subject and take them where they want to go. Grade placement assessments, completed as part of the enrollment process, allow us to place your student in the appropriate level of curriculum. So, for example, if your fourth grader is doing math on a sixth-grade level and reading on a fourth-grade level, we can tailor lesson plans to meet your student’s abilities.
How do students interact socially?
Throughout the year, students will be invited to participate in school outings, field trips (e.g., to historical sites, museums, zoos), picnics, and other social events. In addition, local groups of students and parents can get together on their own. The family directory provides a way for families to network with other families in their region of the state.
Do you offer NCAA-approved courses?
We are proud to be recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). View our list of approved core courses by visiting the NCAA’s high school selection site and inputting high school code 853023. To learn more about our NCAA-approved courses, click here.
Will this program intrude into my home?
There are no home visits as part of the program and no other intrusions into your home.
How do I enroll my student?
Visit How to Enroll for information on enrolling your student in DAOF.
Florida’s Step Up for Students Scholarships offers private school and home school students scholarships such as the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC), Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO), Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities, Personalized Education Program (PEP), and the Gardener Scholarship (also known as the HOPE scholarship). Can my student use/receive these scholarships as a student with Digital Academy of Florida?
DAOF is a full-time public school, so any scholarships or monetary incentives that require students to be in private school or home school do not apply to our students. DAOF students are not eligible for scholarships or monetary incentives intended to be used for private school and home school.
How can I re-register for next school year?
Re-registration opens in March. Families must enter a re-registration status by the end of the school year to indicate whether or not they are returning to DAOF.
To re-register, please log in at login.k12.com or the K12 app using your Learning Coach account and selecting “Re-Registration Portal”. Only legal guardians can make this selection. If you are not listed as the legal guardian on your student’s account, the re-registration portal will not be available to you.
If you need further assistance with re-registration, please call our enrollment team at 855.451.7537.