Compliance & Legal Information

ZAPZ Prep Virtual School operates as a Florida private virtual school under Florida Statute 1002.42. This page provides transparency, legal compliance information, and required public disclosures for families, districts, and the Florida Department of Education.

1. Florida Private School Registration

ZAPZ Prep Virtual School is registered annually with the Florida Department of Education as required by F.S. 1002.42. Registration includes:
• Annual Private School Survey
• Administrative address verification
• Enrollment reporting
• School contact information

2. School Classification

ZAPZ Prep is classified as a Private Virtual School serving grades K–12. Florida law allows private schools to operate in-person, hybrid, or fully online. ZAPZ Prep operates fully virtual.

3. Administrative Office

Florida law requires private schools to maintain a physical administrative office. ZAPZ Prep maintains its administrative office in Ocoee, Florida for:
• Records
• Compliance
• Parent meetings (by appointment)
• Administrative operations

4. Attendance Compliance

Under F.S. 1003.21, students enrolled in a registered private school satisfy compulsory attendance. ZAPZ Prep maintains:
• Daily attendance
• Live class participation
• ZAPZ Academy progress logs
• Advisor check-ins
• Absence documentation

5. Student Records & Transcripts

In compliance with F.S. 1002.42(3), ZAPZ Prep maintains:
• Academic records
• Attendance
• Immunization documentation
• Enrollment history
• High school transcripts

6. Immunization Requirements

Required under F.S. 1003.22. ZAPZ Prep accepts:
• Florida Immunization Form DH 680
• Religious Exemption Form DH 681

7. Background Screening

All employees undergo Level 2 background screening as required by F.S. 1002.421, including:
• FBI fingerprinting
• FDLE screening
• Ongoing monitoring

8. Non-Discrimination Policy

ZAPZ Prep does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, age, or any protected status.

9. FERPA & Student Privacy

ZAPZ Prep complies with FERPA, COPPA, and Florida privacy laws. We do not sell or share student data. Parents may request access to records at any time.

10. Curriculum & Instruction

Private schools in Florida are not required to use state curriculum. ZAPZ Prep uses:
• ZAPZ Academy
• Live virtual instruction
• Mastery-based learning
• SEL curriculum

11. Teacher Qualifications

Florida private schools are not required to employ state-certified teachers. ZAPZ Prep hires qualified instructors with:
• Subject expertise
• Virtual teaching experience
• Background clearance

12. Testing Requirements

Private schools are not required to administer state tests. ZAPZ Prep offers:
• Benchmark assessments
• Mastery checks
• Optional standardized testing

13. Graduation Requirements

As a private school, ZAPZ Prep sets its own diploma requirements. We offer:
• Standard diploma
• Honors diploma
• GED pathway
• Career readiness options

14. Complaint Resolution

Parents may submit concerns to:
• Advisors
• Support Coaches
• Administration
• School Director

All concerns are addressed within 48 hours.

15. Contact Information

ZAPZ Prep Virtual School
Ocoee, Florida
📧 admin@zapzprep.com
📞 (407) 205‑8948