School Guide Commonwealth Charter Academy
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2021-2022 SCHOOL GUIDE COMMONWEALTH CHARTER ACADEMY HOW SCHOOL SHOULD WORK Dear Prospective Family: TABLE OF CONTENTS I’m pleased to introduce you to Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA), Pennsylvania’s most successful K through 12 public cyber How School Should Work.........................................................................4 charter school serving students and families across the state at no cost to them. Family Support.............................................................................................6 Founded in 2003, CCA has nearly 20 years of experience Flexible Schedule........................................................................................8 providing a high-quality, personalized, and flexible online public education to students. Personalized Student Support.................................................................9 As you will see through this guide, CCA is an independent and comprehensive public cyber charter school that offers a wide CCA Teachers.............................................................................................10 range of educational programs and services to fit each child’s unique needs and learning style. Support for Growth....................................................................................11 Through student-led and teacher-led instruction combined Innovative Technology..............................................................................12 with CCA’s custom-designed, proprietary learning management system and in-house created courses, a student’s family has Special Education......................................................................................14 complete control of what, when, and how their child learns. English Learners.........................................................................................15 Our Family Services Department and our CCAWorks initiative are not only unique within the K through 12 public education sector, CCAWorks..................................................................................................16 but both set us apart from other public schools and allow us to be a family service organization with a deep expertise in education Career Pathways........................................................................................17 by preparing today’s generation for the jobs of tomorrow. CCA’s teachers are highly qualified, Pennsylvania-certified Work-Based Learning................................................................................18 professionals who are dedicated to providing a robust educational experience to every child regardless of his or her College in the High School.....................................................................19 background, socioeconomic status, or where in Pennsylvania he or she resides. TechWorks at CCA....................................................................................20 To supplement the academic program and to provide socialization AgWorks at CCA.......................................................................................21 opportunities, each school year, we arrange more than 700 field trips and experiences for students to socialize and interact with MedWorks at CCA....................................................................................22 their peers as well as extend the learning program to in-person, hands-on activities and adventures. Accreditation and Curriculum................................................................23 I am hopeful that the information in this guide answers your Elementary School...................................................................................24 questions and provides you with an in-depth overview of CCA’s programs and services. Middle School............................................................................................25 I look forward to the opportunity to welcome you and your family to the CCA family. High School................................................................................................26 Sincerely, Field Trips....................................................................................................28 Clubs...........................................................................................................29 Thomas D. Longenecker Enrollment..................................................................................................30 President and CEO 2 ı ccaeducate.me ccaeducate.me ı 3 HOW SCHOOL SHOULD WORK School District Other PA Cyber Cyber Programs Charter Schools Dedicated Family Services Department and Family Services Centers across the state Why does CCA, a leader in the education field, prepare students for ✓ success in our K-12 cyber school; and success in their careers? Customizable courses to meet each student’s needs Because it’s Our Mission: ✓ To deliver a personalized learning experience that engages the entire family and prepares learners to succeed in school and in life. ✓ ✓ Easy access to teachers during the school day To succeed in providing a high-quality, online learning experience at no Live, virtual classes every day cost to Pennsylvania families, we follow Our Vision: ✓ Transforming today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders, one learner at a time. ✓ ✓ Access to virtual recordings at any time Defining the superior programing families have come to expect at CCA Options for teacher-led and/or student-led instruction is simple. We are guided by our Our Values: ✓ In-house develped virtual learning system, including one Serving Families – CCA is a family service organization with ✓ sign on to access all course content and materials deep expertise in education. Lessons fully accessible to students with special needs Personalized Learning Approach – With a personalized family ✓ service approach, CCA learners thrive and are better prepared After school tutoring for success after graduation. ✓ ✓ Flexibility – Learners can structure a curriculum that sparks a ✓ Assistance with internet costs passion for knowledge and growth. ✓ Career readiness programs and work-based learning Quality – CCA’s curriculum is always evolving and growing. ✓ ✓ opportunities The latest developments and best practices in education are Hands-on and immersive learning in agriculture monitored and incorporated into lessons. ✓ and technology Achievement – Through CCA’s family service model, learners All equipment provided, with robust tech support should enjoy success in school, land great jobs in their field of ✓ ✓ choice and give back to the communities in which they live, work and play. ✓ Courses designed to match career pathways CCA offers families and students a rich variety of opportunities and College in the high school resources to explore their interests, discover new skills, and be prepared ✓ ✓ for future success. It’s easy to see why tens of thousands of families trust Wide variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular CCA as a partner in education for their child. ✓ ✓ ✓ activities ✓ More than 700 field trips and events every year 4 ı ccaeducate.me ccaeducate.me ı 5 SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES Productive, successful students who actively participate in education and want to attend school, and families who are engaged with and excited about their children’s talents and progress--- that’s the goal at CCA. Everyone has a role: • Children explore their academic passions Family Services Department • Teachers customize lessons and encourage students ✓ Family Mentors • Family members act as learning coaches by supporting, motivating and monitoring progress • CCA Family Services Department strengthens the bonds between child, family and school through ✓ Great Start Orientations extensive support programming ✓ Family Services department Family Service Centers With an entire department devoted to family service, families joining CCA feel comfortable knowing ongoing family training and support are there from enrollment all the way to graduation. ✓ Tech Support Family Mentors. Family mentors are experienced CCA parents trained to offer advice and guidance to new families and students as they become acquainted with online education. ✓ Learning Coach Resources Family Involvement Coordinators. These team members organize ✓ Field Trips and Social Events family mentoring programs, like ERIE WARREN MCKEAN BRADFORD SUSQUEHANNA weekly Coffee Talk sessions TIOGA POT TER CRAWF ORD and develop school events, like WAYNE ✓ Community Class Reimbursement FOREST WYOMING CAMERON ELK SULLIVAN picture day and summer camps. VENANGO MERCER LYC OMING LACKAWANNA P IKE Coordinators also design and CLINTON CLARION JEFFERSON LUZ ERNE COLUM BIA MONROE host more than 700 field trips LAWRENCE MONTOUR CLEARFIELD UNION BUTLER CENTRE C ARBON across Pennsylvania, both ARMSTRONG NORTHUMBERLAND S NYDER NORTHAMPTON BEAVER MIFFLIN virtually and in-person. INDIANA SCHUYLKILL L EHIGH J UNIATA DAUPHIN CAMBRIA BLAIR A LLEGHENLEG HENY P ERRY BERKS LEBANON Family Service Centers. CCA BUCKS WESTMORELAND HUNTINGDON MONTGOMERY operates regional Family Service WASHINGTON CUMBERLAND PHILADELPHIA L ANCASTER C HESTER Centers across Pennsylvania BEDFORD FAYETTE SOMERSET FULTON FRANKLIN Y ORK CCA is a proven, effective public school option with nearly 20 years of experience in providing students where families can go for GREENE ADAMS DELAWARE and their families online, customized learning that meets students where they are on their educational in-person help with enrollment, extra support, or tutoring for students. journey.