1. What is a charter school?
A charter school is a public school that operates as a school of choice. Charter schools commit to obtaining specific educational objectives in return for a charter to operate a school. Charter schools adhere to regulations of public schools and do not charge any tuition.
2. Are charter schools free?
Charter schools are tuition-free. As public schools, charter schools are publicly funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars similar to district schools. This funding ensures that charter schools are free to the public and open to all.
3. Are charters public schools?
Yes, charter schools are tuition-free, public schools that operate independently from the school district’s central bureaucracy. Each charter school is governed by its own local school community, which often includes parents and teachers – rather than a district. This freedom allows teachers to be more innovative and signed with their community to shape their local school.
4. Do I need to sign the declaration of intent for Hillsborough county if I am a parent of a VCS Tampa School?
Parents do not need to sign the Declaration of Intent for Hillsborough county. They DO need to complete our 2021-2022 Learning Plan Option Form to select a Face to Face or At Home option.
5. When school will start?
As of today, Face to Face and At Home learning will begin on Monday, August 10th for Victory Charter School students. If the Hillsborough County Public Schools approve the two-week delay, we will follow their plan and learning will begin on Monday, August 24th. We are waiting to hear this update from HCPS.
6. What does this school offer?
What Victory Charter School Tampa has to offer:
- Field Trips
- STEAM Education
- Project-Based Learning
- Technology Infused
- Global Focus
- Free and Reduced Lunch Programs
- Before and Aftercare
- Free Bus Transportation
- Full Gym
- Google Expeditions
- Student-centered environment
Clubs and Activities
- Competitive Robotics
- Chess Club
- Competitive and Individual Sports
- Drama and Art Club
- Spanish Classes
Athletic Program for Middle School:
- Boys and girls basketball
- Volleyball
- Floor Hockey
- Track and Field
- Cross Country
- Flag Football
- Soccer
7. How do I apply to this school?
You may apply to the school directly in person during regular school hours or you can apply online at the following link:
10. Will EC (Exceptional Children) services be provided for kids who are remote only? Speech via zoom or Google Ed?
Absolutely! The EC dept will be complying with all student needs for IEPs. Additionally, we will be honoring all student 504 plans and ELL (English Language Learners) needs as well. This is for both on-campus and remote.
11. If we commit to a choice is it for the entire year?
We will revisit parent options and progress at the end of 9 weeks, with a possible option to change your selection after the first semester. This is critical for appropriate staffing and planning as it relates to transportation and other contracted services.
12. During the remote option, how much of each day will be live instruction?
Students and parents can expect it to look different depending on the age of your child. The minimum however will be 4 hours a day as we look to begin remote instruction at 8:30 and ending at 3. Details regarding each grade level’s remote day will be coming soon.