FAQs

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?

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?

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 percent of their time on the computer, while students in grades 3–5 spend about 50–60 percent of their time online. Screen time increases in middle school, and by high school, most of the school day is online.We expect that students will spend no more than 15 to 30 percent of their school time on the computer in grades K–5, 50 to 70 percent in grades 6–8, and students in grades 9–12 will spend nearly their entire school day online. Time online could be spent working on asynchronous lessons, working in Class Connect with teachers synchronously, and collaborating with peers in engaging assignments and projects. 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 can motivate, stimulate, and inform children about the world around them. They do not, however, replace a solid education. Rather, they help facilitate one. That’s why we use a unique multimedia approach that also includes a great deal of 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?

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?

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?