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Enrollment & Basic Info

• ​What is SSA? Sunshine State Academy: K-12 (SSA) is a non-traditional remote (virtual) private school (umbrella) serving students in grades K–12 in Florida. SSA provides year-round enrollment so that families can educate their children on the schedule that best suits their needs and lifestyle. SSA operates as a parent-directed private school. We are listed in the Florida Department of Education’s Directory of Private Schools. 

• When can I enroll? Anytime. SSA offers year-round enrollment.

• Do I need to withdraw from my current school? Yes. Follow your current school’s withdrawal process.

• Do I file a homeschool letter of intent with the county? No. SSA enrollment replaces this requirement.

• What documents are required? Birth certificate, immunization/waiver, and health examination form/waiver are due within 30 days of enrollment.

• What are my enrollment options?

  • Use your own curriculum (parent reporting required)

  • Use SSA curriculum (reporting included)

• Can seniors enroll? Yes. Transfer seniors must submit all required prior academic records within 15 days of enrollment and must meet SSA graduation eligibility requirements, including the minimum enrollment period.

• Can I ask detailed questions before enrolling? Most questions about enrollment, services, policies, and curriculum options are answered on our website and FAQ. Prospective families are welcome to email specific unanswered questions. However, standard enrollment does not include ongoing pre-enrollment advising, repeated individualized guidance, or phone consultations. Families seeking personalized educational planning or extensive support should schedule a paid consultation.

 

State, Scholarships & Policies

• Can SSA serve families outside of Florida? Yes. SSA serves families throughout the United States, U.S. territories, and internationally. Families outside Florida remain responsible for understanding and complying with education requirements in their state, territory, or country.

• Is SSA accredited? Yes! SSA is accredited by the National Association for Legal Support of Alternative Schools.

• Is SSA recognized as a private school in Florida? Yes. SSA is a registered private school. Our school code is 5624.

• What about state scholarships? Check our scholarships page for more information.

 

Costs & Fees

• What are the enrollment fees? The enrollment fees vary based on student grade level. New students also incur a first year administrative and onboarding fee. Check our enrollment page for more information.

• What does the enrollment fee include? Standard enrollment fees cover your enrollment in SSA for the academic year, annual set-up, record keeping, and end of year check. This is your only fee, unless you select additional services upon enrollment or later in the academic year.

• Is curriculum included with enrollment? No. Curriculum is not included in our low-cost enrollment fee. However, online curriculum can be added.

• Are there required additional fees? Optional support and curriculum services are not required. Additional fees may apply for graduating seniors, FLVS processing, optional services, administrative changes or corrections, late requirements, duplicate/rush records, or other services requested by the family.

• What are senior fees? Senior fees cover services that are specific to graduating students. These include optional services such as administrative processing of Bright Futures Scholarship applications or Common App applications. Additional senior academic counseling and planning can also be purchased. The required request to graduate fee is due when all courses are complete and include our custom-made high school diploma with padded cover and one copy of official transcripts. Shipping fees for the diploma are included.

• Are fees refundable? No. All fees are non-refundable.

 

Parent Responsibilities

• Who teaches my student? You (the parent). SSA is parent-directed private school.

• Where do I drop off my student and when? You don't. SSA is a parent-directed private school. 

• Do I need to submit grades and attendance? Yes, unless using SSA’s online curriculum.

• What are the attendance requirements? SSA requires 180 instructional days per academic year. SSA generally recommends approximately 3 instructional hours per day for kindergarten, 4 hours for grades 1–3, and 5 hours for grades 4–12. Appropriate educational activities, including field trips, projects, and hands-on learning, may count toward attendance.

• What do I have to submit if I use my own curriculum? Families using parent-selected curriculum are responsible for submitting a course plan, semester grades, and attendance according to SSA deadlines. Detailed forms and instructions are provided to enrolled families.

• What if I miss a required deadline or submit incorrect information? Families are responsible for meeting SSA reporting and documentation deadlines and for reviewing information before submission. Late requirements, corrections, or additional administrative work may result in applicable fees or other enrollment consequences.

• What counts as school? Traditional work, field trips, hands-on learning, and more.

• Can my student manage communication? For minor students, the parent/legal guardian remains responsible for official enrollment matters, required reporting, records, payments, and school communication. Adult students enrolled on their own behalf may manage their own communication. Students enrolled in a High School Student Support package may also communicate directly with SSA for services included in that package.

 

Records, Transcripts & Reporting

• Does SSA provide diplomas and transcripts? Yes, for graduating high school students.

• Does SSA maintain my students official academic record? Yes.

• Can SSA document completion of my student's grade level? Yes

• Are report cards automatic? Yes, they are provided after each semesters end date. There is no additional fee for semester report cards and parents are advised to keep these for their records. There is a fee for duplicate report card requests.  

• How often are grades submitted? Grades are submitted at the end of each semester: December 31 (fall semester), May 31 (spring semester), and July 31 (for summer enrollment)

• How is reporting submitted? Parents submit course plans, grades, and attendance via our private page.  

 

Curriculum & Academics

• Can I choose my own curriculum? Yes. Families enrolled through standard enrollment may independently select their own curriculum, educational programs, co-ops, FLVS Flex ($10 processing per course segment applied), tutors, or other learning resources, provided they meet SSA’s policies and reporting requirements.

• Do I need to use SSA’s curriculum? No. Families may choose independent enrollment and use their own curriculum. However, families seeking a more structured, streamlined educational experience may prefer SSA’s optional online curriculum programs, which provide organized academic pathways, integrated progress monitoring, and reduced parent administrative workload.

• What is included if I purchase SSA's online curriculum? SSA curriculum services include initial course setup, course access information, applicable academic recordkeeping, and semester report cards. After access is established, families are responsible for using the instructions, tutorials, help resources, and technical-support options provided with the curriculum.

• What is “verifiable curriculum”? Verifiable curriculum includes: (1) online programs that track grades, (2) published curricula with grading guidance or services, (3) co-op or teacher-led classes where grades are assigned, or (4) tutor-led courses with a final grade and brief documentation. Parents may also design their own course with SSA approval.

• Does SSA offer curriculum? Yes, we offer several curricula options. 

• What does SSA offer K–5? SSA has several options to pick from, including our (1) Personalized Core Learning Package that implements Exact Path, Brainzy, Star Fall, and printable workbooks and (2) our Comprehensive Elementary Online Curriculum option.  

• What does SSA offer for 6–12? SSA uses Edmentum Courseware (500+ courses) for both middle and high school students. 

• Do I need a course plan? Yes, unless using SSA curriculum. Plans include the course name and a brief description of the curriculum or approach used.

• Who assigns grades? Parents (unless using SSA curriculum).

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Services & Support 

• Does SSA offer help if I need support with homeschooling? Yes. SSA offers optional paid services to support families with curriculum, planning, and student progress.

• What types of support services are available? Services may include:

  • Curriculum selection guidance

  • Academic planning

  • Progress monitoring

  • Senior year support (graduation, college prep)

  • Consultation sessions

• Is support included with enrollment? Standard enrollment is a self-service option and does not include ongoing individualized parent or student support. Families receive the Handbook, Welcome Email, Current Families resources, reporting instructions, FAQs, forms, deadlines, and other information needed to manage enrollment requirements independently. Individualized assistance is available through optional Monthly Support Packages, consultations, and other services.

• How do I get help choosing curriculum? You can request a curriculum consultation service for personalized recommendations based on your student’s needs.

• Can SSA help monitor my student’s progress? Yes. Progress monitoring services are available to help ensure your student is staying on track academically.

• What if I need help with high school planning or graduation requirements? SSA offers academic planning and senior support services to help families navigate credits, transcripts, and graduation requirements.

• How do I request additional services? Check out our additional services page. 

• Are these services required? No. All support services are optional but may be recommended or required if families are unable to meet SSA requirements independently.

• What happens if I need individualized help after enrolling? Individualized assistance is available through SSA’s optional paid support services. Monthly Parent Support and Monthly High School Student Support are available for families or students who want ongoing individualized guidance beyond standard enrollment.

• Is individualized support included with standard enrollment? No. Standard enrollment is a self-service option. Families receive the Handbook, Welcome Email, Current Families resources, reporting instructions, forms, deadlines, and other information needed to manage enrollment requirements independently. Ongoing individualized email or text support requires an applicable support service.

• Why are there additional fees for services and support? SSA is designed as a low-cost private school where families only pay for the services they need. Additional support services require time and individualized attention from administrators. SSA is directed by Dr. Chrysalis Wright, a developmental psychologist with over 17 years of homeschooling experience who also works full time and homeschools her own children. Providing personalized support takes time away from professional and family responsibilities, so these services are offered as optional, fee-based support.

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Learner Accessibility

• Does SSA serve students with disabilities, IEPs, or 504 Plans? Yes. SSA welcomes students with differing learning needs. SSA does not provide public-school special education services, evaluations, therapies, or IEP development. Accommodations, modifications, or alternative educational pathways may be approved when appropriate documentation is provided.

• Does SSA offer modified graduation pathways? Yes. Qualifying students with documented learning needs may be eligible for a modified diploma or other completion pathway. Eligibility and requirements are determined individually based on documentation and SSA requirements.

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High School, Graduation & College

• How many credits are required? 24 credits.

• What GPA is required? Minimum 2.0.

• Can middle schoolers earn high school credit? Yes, if ready.

• Can students graduate early? Yes (age 16+, requirements met).

• Can seniors transfer in for a diploma? Yes, with full verification.

• Does SSA offer dual enrollment? Yes (ASU Universal Learners only).

• Does SSA participate in Bright Futures? Yes. However, SSA cannot guarantee that students will receive the scholarship.

• Does SSA guarantee college admission? No school can guarantee this. Check with the college of interest to confirm that your student meets their admission requirements.