Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
Online,
Charter,
K-12

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Academics

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Diversity

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Teachers

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College Prep

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Clubs & Activities​

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Health & Safety​

Est. 2001
Charter

Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School

School Environment

Remote

Charter Renewal Period

July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2024

Average Class Size

Personalized Instruction

Teachers partner with parents and students to determine how to best meet the individual needs of each student. In Elementary & Middle Schools, various diagnostic tools are used to determine the childs individual needs.

Schedule Flexibility

Asynchronous mode allows the students and parents to customize and direct their schedule while ensuring they complete all class and attendance requirements

Cost

Public Schools in Pennsylvania are funded by Pennsylvania Taxpayer dollars. As a free public school, there are no tuition fees.

School Hours

  • K-4: 5 hours/day (plus scheduled 11-11:40 lunch break)
  • 6-8: 5-5.5 hours/day (plus scheduled 11-11:40 lunch break)
  • 7-12: 5.5 hours/day (plus scheduled 11-11:40 lunch break)

Grade Level

  • Elementary: K-4
  • Middle: 5-8
  • High: 9-12

Class Type

Async - Independent
Sync - Live

Graduation

The Forum in Harrisburg

Summer Programs

  • Credit recovery
  • Before and After-School Tutoring

Early Graduation

Yes

AP/Honors Courses

AP & Honors

Statewide Assessments

Various locations within 50 mile radius from families residence.

Assessment Tools

Exact Path, Study Island, Formal & Informal assessments throughout the year

Grading system

Letter Grading System

Foreign Languages

French, German, Latin, Spanish

Accreditation

Yes

open house

online

info session

online

Enrollment process

online

parent to parent
support program

Yes

Sports

Cyber students are eligible to participate in extra-curricular athletic programs in their Local School District

Prom

YES

Club offerings

YES

Outings / field trips

YES

New student orientation
(online, in-Person)

Online

Learner supports
(tutors, office hours, etc.)

  • Tutoring
  • Online office hours

College prep services
(virtual tours, virtual assemblies, financial aid, etc.)

  • Virtual and in-person college tours
  • Virtual assemblies on financial aid, scholarships, college applications
  • Career and college planning tools like Naviance.

support team
(family supports, guidance,
nurses, school psychologists, etc.)

  • Teachers
  • Family Support Coordinators
  • Parent Ambassadors
  • Parent Mentors
  • School Counselors
  • School Psychologists School Nurses
  • Special Education services/support
  • Administrative Support Staff
  • Parents & Learning Coaches

Parent support services

  • 'Lunch & Learn' Session weekly
  • 'New Family 15' Session weekly
  • Parent/Family Newsletter
  • Parent Facebook Groups
  • Parent Organization in Blackboard
  • Mentor program
  • Parent hosted outings

Health screening offerings
(locations, services, etc.)

Over 30 free health screenings are offered in locations throughout the state on an annual basis.

% OF APPROPRIATELY
CERTIFIED TEACHERS

100%

AVG TEACHER YRS OF EXPERIENCE

14/yrs

AVG TEACHER YRS
OF SERVICE

8/yrs

TEACHER RECOGNITIONS / AWARDS / NOMINATIONS

Yes

CLASSROOM
PLATFORMS

  • Blackboard Ultra

TECH TOOLS /
EQUIPMENT ISSUED

  • HP ProBook laptop 4-in-1
  • Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax
  • Laptop Bag
  • Ink Replacement Program

Internet reimbursement rate

  • $35/month per family during the school year.

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