Volusia County Back-to-School Guide 2020-2021
This year things will be a bit different when it comes to going back to school! Due to the pandemic, there are different options, rules, and various things going on. This Back-to-School Guide aims to be a helpful resource, with links to all the information in one place. This list is a work in progress and more items will be added as the information becomes available.
School Choice Information:
Families have the following basic options when it comes to their child's schooling:
- Volusia County Schools brick and mortar (on campus learning)
- Volusia Live (live stream classes from home through Volusia County Schools)
- Volusia Online (virtual school through Volusia County Schools)
- Florida Virtual School
- Private or Charter School (see some options below)
- Homeschool or Unschool
For the local public schools, their options begin on August 31, 2020. Private and charter schools may have other start dates.
School Related Information:
- 2020-2021 School Calendar
- Free meals for students
- Apply for free or reduced lunch
- Grab and go meals for Volusia Live students
- Volusia County Schools Face Mask Policy
- Meet Your Teacher day for elementary students
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding the district options
- Volusia County Schools Dress Code Information
- School board member districts and email addresses
- Technology requirements for Volusia Live and Volusia Online
- Deltona learning pod has openings for Volusia Live and Volusia Online students
Private Schools Programs:
Backpack Giveaways:
- Backpack Giveaway in Deltona
- Backpack Giveaway in Daytona Beach
- Backpack Giveaway in Edgewater
- School Supply & Pizza Drive Thru in Port Orange
- Backpack and Supplies Giveaway in Daytona Beach
After School and Enrichment Programs:
- YMCA after school enrichment and childcare program
- Music classes offered online and in person
- Hybrid homeschool program in Orange City
- Classes, camps, and sports programs
Additional helpful information:
- Children's Face Masks
- Free face masks from Volusia County Health Department
- $20 School and sports physicals in Daytona Beach
- Free sports physicals in Orange City
- Best place for boy's back-to-school haircuts
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