DESOTO VIRTUAL FRANCHISE

www.desotoschools.com

Other K - 12th

School Overview

DeSoto Virtual Franchise is a specialized educational program operating under the umbrella of the School District of DeSoto County in Florida. Designed to offer flexibility for students who prefer or require an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom environment, the franchise provides a robust online curriculum. It serves as a digital extension of the district’s academic offerings, ensuring that local students have access to state-approved courses while maintaining the support and oversight of the DeSoto County school system.

The program is structured to cater to a variety of learners, ranging from those seeking advanced coursework to those who need a more personalized, self-paced schedule to balance personal commitments. By leveraging web-based learning platforms, the virtual franchise allows students to complete their studies remotely while still benefiting from the accountability and resources provided by the district. Interested families can find additional information regarding enrollment procedures, academic requirements, and specific program policies on the official district website at desotoschools.com.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DESOTO
Phone:	(863)993-1333
Website:	http://www.desotoschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
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* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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