Dixie

Dixie County School District - VIrtual High School

Students within the Dixie County school district have the option of attending virtual classes online. Students in grades 6-12 may be full or part-time. They may also be home education students or private school students. Driver Education and Personal & Family Finance will be offered through the Virtual School this summer. These courses are open to all students in 9th thru 11th grade. If you would like to enroll for either course, please sign up in Guidance.
Please call for more information.

Dixie District Schools - Virtual Education

This school district offers online learning for K-12 students. It is offered by MyDistrict Virtual School. This virtual education program offers a personalized, flexible learning environment that may be the right choice for students who prefer to learn at home. Students remain enrolled in the school district, but must meet certain requirements. Please check the website for new classes. Call for more information.

Virtual schools is good for students who:

  • are parents
  • have a job
  • have medical issues
  • prefer to learn at home
  • travel

Child Care Resources & Referral - Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast

This agency provides a variety of services to help families with young children. They can provide lists of local child-care resources. They can also help come up with a plan for affording care. Please call 352.563.9939 or visit the website to learn more.

Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy Counties: 352.490.5855
Sumter County: 352.793.5430

Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast

This agency offers early learning programs to children up to age 5. Parents pay based on a sliding fee scale. The school readiness program is open to all qualifying children. As funding becomes available, children are placed in the program according to the Coalition's established priorities. Please see the website for more information.

Early Learning Options Include:

  • Family child care homes
  • Licensed child care centers
  • License-exempt child care centers
  • School-based classrooms
  • Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)

School Readiness Programs Include:

  • Appropriate staff-to-child ratios
  • Character development programs
  • Developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Family-friendly environment
  • Healthy and safe environments
  • Individual education plans
  • Literacy programs
  • Parent support services