Sunshine State Academy K-12

Welcome to

Sunshine State Academy K-12!

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SSA has been awarded the Experiential Learning Award (2023) from the National Society of High School Scholars!!!

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Join SSA today!

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About SSA

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Sunshine State Academy K-12 (SSA) is a non-traditional remote (correspondence/virtual) private school serving students in grades K-12. SSA serves families in Florida and offers services to families in most states and territories. We also provide year-round enrollment so that families can educate their children on the schedule that best suits their needs and lifestyle. We are listed in the Florida Department of Education's Directory of Private Schools. 

 

SSA not only prepares and empowers parents to take the lead in their students' education but also provides curriculum and services related to record keeping, enrollment verification, report cards, high school diplomas, and transcripts. With SSA, families can select their own curriculum once they are ready to take the lead or purchase curriculum through SSA. SSA can also provide direct assistance in student education through scheduling, grading, reading sessions, and end of year assessments. We also offer optional social and educational events and field trips, academic extracurricular activities, and other services to help families in their educational endeavor. 

 

Our mission is to provide an umbrella covering for Florida families so that parents may educate their children in a manner that best fits their goals and lifestyle. We hope to provide an opportunity for families to provide a stimulating and caring education program in their home that allows each student to reach their full potential by having the ability to learn in a way that best suits their ability and interests. Students enrolled in SSA can graduate from our program and receive a high school diploma. SSA also offers a modified high school diploma, a secondary education completion certificate, and an honors high school diploma. Our high school students can also participate in dual enrollment at various colleges and universities across the state! Our graduates are prepared for a variety of options after graduation with the ability to excel in life.

 

Sunshine State Academy K-12 admits students of any creed, race, color, national origin, religion, and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities that are made available or offered to students enrolled at SSA. SSA is not affiliated with any religious or political group and our families do not need to sign any statement of faith. We believe that all families should be accepted entirely and that all students should be appreciated for who they are.

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Why SSA?

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•  You take the lead and work with SSA, rather than the state, in educating your students

• Each family only pays for services they need or want

• Personalized assistance when needed from a developmental psychologist with over 16 years of homeschool experience

• We are registered with the college board

• We work with NCAA students 

• Dual enroll with Seminole State College, University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, Polk State College, Jacksonville University!

• We participate in the Bright Futures Scholarship

• Report cards and transcripts, if desired

• Graduate with a High School Diploma

• Affiliated with FLVS and HSLDA to better serve families

• Opportunities for in person events, dances, parties, field trips, and clubs/organizations

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Important Information for SSA Registration

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• Prior to registering make sure you either (1) officially withdraw from the current school you are attending OR (2) send in your letter of termination if you are currently registered as a homeschooler with your county. ​

• When registered with SSA your student is considered a private school student and you should not send a letter of intent to homeschool to your county. Registering with SSA is all you need to do. 

• ​SSA does not participate in any Florida Scholarship program and is considered a homeschool registration option for those receiving the FES-UA. If you receive another Florida state scholarship, you can not enroll with SSA. You can, however, receive similar services from our sister site, serving home education families, with several options participating in state scholarship programs: Sunshine State Homeschoolers.

• Enrollment in SSA does not include any electronic devices or in person classes. Enrollment does not include tutoring or drop off services. These services are generally offered at traditional public schools and are state funded. SSA is not a state funded school.

• SSA has experienced a surge in interest and enrollment. SSA is unable to discuss the program with each parent in detail prior to enrollment. Make sure to review all of the information provided on our website prior to enrollment. The benefits of enrolling in SSA and our requirements are outlined on our website. After reviewing the website, if you still have questions send them via email to sunshineacademyk12@gmail.com. Processing time for emails and other requests is generally 5-7 business days.