Effective Date: 10/22/2026
St. Johns Virtual is a public school program operated by St. Johns County School District. (“the District,” “we,” “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information through our website, www-sjvs.stjohns.k12.fl.us, and our text message (SMS) program. It applies to students, parents, guardians and members of the public who use these services.
Information We Collect
- Contact information you provide, such as name, email address, mobile phone number and mailing address
- Information submitted through enrollment, inquiry or contact forms
- Student information collected as part of enrollment and instruction, which is maintained as an education record
- Technical information collected automatically when you visit our website, such as browser type, device type, pages visited and IP address
How We Use Information
- To provide instruction and operate the virtual school
- To process enrollment and respond to questions
- To send school notifications, reminders and updates you have requested
- To maintain and improve our website and services
- To meet legal, reporting and safety obligations
Student Education Records
Student education records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Florida law, including Section 1002.22, Florida Statutes. We disclose education records only as permitted by those laws and District policy. Parents and eligible students may request to review records or file a complaint by contacting the school office.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is operated by a public school district for educational purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website except as part of District-authorized school activities and as permitted by law. Text messages are directed to parents, guardians and students age 13 or older.
Text Messaging (SMS) Privacy
When you opt in to receive text messages from St. Johns Virtual, we collect your mobile phone number and record your consent. We use this information only to send the messages you agreed to receive.
Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. We may share information with service providers that help us deliver messages (such as our messaging platform), solely to provide the service. We do not sell personal information.
You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. See our SMS Terms and Conditions.
How We Share Information
We do not sell, rent or trade personal information. We may share information only:
- With District staff and authorized service providers who need it to operate school services, under confidentiality obligations
- When required by law, court order or public records law, subject to applicable exemptions
- To protect the health or safety of students, staff or others
Public Records Notice
Under Florida law, email addresses and other communications sent to the District may be public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, contact us by phone or in writing.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand site use and improve performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some site features may not work as a result.
Third-Party Links
Our website may link to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date above shows when it was last revised.