As public schools of choice, charter schools operate independently under a performance contract with the state and provide additional options beyond traditional public schools. Under the governance of a charter school board, charter schools are largely free to innovate, and often provide more effective programs and choice to diverse groups of students.
The Villages Charter School (TVCS) operates under a charter agreement approved by the Sumter County Board of Education and the Florida State Department of Education. Our charter school was created to provide a quality education as a benefit to the children of employees who have dedicated themselves to create, nurture, and serve The Villages community. High standards for academic achievement, student behavior, and attendance paired with parent involvement and a strong partnership with our community stakeholders is a big part of our success.
TVCS is identified as a “Charter School-in-the-Workplace” and operates as a Florida nonprofit corporation. Established through Florida law, charter schools in the workplace are public schools of choice with the ability to target a specific student population. In our instance, our students are drawn from a workplace boundary rather than the typical public school geographic boundary.
For the most part, our students reside in Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties—all separate school districts — and transportation is provided by parents as they travel to work. You’ll find a great sense of school pride and community due to our proximity to the workplace.
Student eligibility to attend our school is based upon a four-category system related to employment. Please see our Office of Admissions for more detailed information on qualifying employment and enrollment policies.
The charter-in-the-workplace partnership we have forged has proven to greatly impact our workforce families. Since its opening, our unique charter school system has provided an exemplary education for its students. This is evident in our achievement results which have consistently outpaced local, county, and state averages.
TVCS takes great pride in being named a “High Performing Charter School,” a “School of Excellence,” receiving accreditation as a “Cognia School and System of Distinction,” and earning 21 straight “A” ratings from the Florida Department of Education.
Success begins here.
Website Accessibility: The Villages Charter School (TVCS) is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to everyone, regardless of abilities. Assistive technology can be launched by tapping the person icon in the lower corner of your screen and can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of needs. If you are still experiencing difficulty accessing information on this site, please contact VCSCentralOffice@tvcs.org to gain access to inaccessible online content or functionality. To file a formal grievance under Section 504 and Title II, please contact The Villages Charter School Central Office at 352-259-2350.
Non-Discrimination Statement: The Villages Charter School Inc. (TVCS) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, genetic information, age, pregnancy, disability, or marital status in all our educational programs, services, and activities, as well as in our hiring and employment practices. We also ensure equal access to our facilities for the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, in accordance with the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and Title 36 of the United States Code. If you are an employee, student, parent, or applicant who believes they have experienced discrimination in employment or any educational program or activity, please reach out to: Dr. Randy McDaniel, Director of Education at randy.mcdaniel@tvcs.org or 352-259-2350.
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All campuses will be closed October 9th & 10th due to the hurricane. Classes will resume October 11th.
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