Effective Date: 10/22/2026
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the St. Johns Virtual website at www-sjvs.stjohns.k12.fl.us and the St. Johns Virtual text message program. By using the website or opting in to text messages, you agree to these terms.
Website Terms of Use
1. About This Website
This website is operated by St. Johns County School District (“the District”) for St. Johns Virtual, a public K-12 virtual school. It provides information about enrollment, courses, school services and events for students, families and the public.
2. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website only for lawful, educational and informational purposes. You may not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system, account or data
- Upload or transmit viruses, malicious code or harmful content
- Post or send content that is threatening, harassing, obscene, discriminatory or defamatory
- Impersonate another person or misrepresent your affiliation with the school
- Interfere with the operation or security of the website
Students using the website or linked learning platforms must also follow the District’s Student Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use Policy for technology.
3. Accounts and Learning Platforms
Some services, such as course portals or enrollment systems, require login credentials. You are responsible for keeping your credentials confidential and for activity under your account. Report suspected unauthorized use to the school office immediately. Linked learning platforms may have their own terms, which also apply.
4. Intellectual Property
Content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, course materials and media, is owned by or licensed to the District unless otherwise noted. You may view, download and print content for personal, non-commercial educational use. Other uses require written permission from the District.
5. Information You Submit
Information submitted through website forms is handled according to our Privacy Policy. Do not submit sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers or medical details, through general contact forms.
6. Accuracy of Information
We work to keep website content accurate and current, but schedules, policies and course offerings may change. Official District policies and School Board actions control if they differ from website content.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The website may link to or embed third-party sites and services. These are provided for convenience; the District does not control or endorse them and is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
8. Accessibility
The District is committed to making this website accessible to people with disabilities. If you have trouble accessing any content, contact [email protected] or 904-547-3927 and we will provide the information in an alternative format.
9. Nondiscrimination
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion or any other basis prohibited by law in its programs and activities.
10. Public Records
Under Florida’s public records law, communications sent to the District, including email and form submissions, may be public records subject to disclosure unless an exemption applies.
11. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The website is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the extent permitted by law, the District does not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free and is not liable for damages arising from its use. Nothing in these terms waives the District’s sovereign immunity or the limits under Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
12. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal action relating to them shall be brought in the courts of St. Johns County, Florida.
SMS Terms and Conditions
1. Program Name and Description
St. Johns Virtual’s SMS campaign is a text message program operated by St. Johns Virtual, a program of St. Johns County School District. Messages include school announcements, schedule and enrollment reminders, attendance and course-progress notifications, event updates, and responses to questions from parents, guardians and students. Messages are informational and are not used for marketing.
2. Who Can Enroll
The program is for parents, guardians and students age 13 or older who are enrolled in, or inquiring about, St. Johns Virtual. By opting in, you confirm you are the account holder for the mobile number or have the account holder’s permission.
3. How to Opt In
You may opt in by providing written or verbal consent to school staff. Consent to receive texts is not a condition of enrollment or of receiving any school service.
4. Agreement
You agree to receive information messages (appointment reminders, account notifications, etc.) from St Johns County School District. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. For help, reply HELP or email us at [email protected]. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
5. Message Frequency
Message frequency varies. You may receive several messages per week, with more during enrollment periods or school emergencies.
6. Cost
Message and data rates may apply. St. Johns Virtual does not charge for this program. Check your mobile plan for details.
7. How to Opt Out
You can cancel at any time. Text STOP to opt out of the program. You will receive one final message confirming you have been unsubscribed, and you will receive no further messages. To rejoin, text START.
8. Help
For help, email [email protected], or call (904) 547-8080 during school office hours.
9. Carrier Disclaimer
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery is subject to effective transmission from your wireless carrier and is not guaranteed. Do not rely on this program for emergency notifications; follow official District emergency channels.
10. Supported Carriers
Compatible with most major U.S. wireless carriers.
11. Privacy
We respect your privacy. Mobile numbers and SMS consent are not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. See our Privacy Policy.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms at any time. Continued participation after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.