When my son was born, I promised him, and myself, that I would be there every step of the way: encouraging him, protecting him, keeping him safe, and pushing him to reach for the stars. Along Stephen’s life journey, I have been challenged to keep that promise. Unfortunately, my […]
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Alumni Updates
Wondering what our awesome graduates are up to? Take a look at the exciting adventures of some of our favorites! All Alumni are invited to send updates (with pictures if possible) to Mrs. Eileen Vice at evice@21cccs.org. It’s a great way to connect with your former classmates, advertise your business, and show current students where […]
Continue Reading »Are Cyber Schools Undermining the Future of Communities?
March 11, 2015Recently proposed legislation has started a debate over funding for charter schools, particularly the funding for cyber charters. 21CCCS 10th grader Paige Y. recently wrote an opinion essay on the subject of cyber funding. In 2009, more than $300 million tax dollars, which were taken away from local school districts, were given to cyber charter schools […]
Continue Reading »Embracing the Uncomfortable
December 11, 2014In this guest post, Mr. Dutcher explains how stepping out of his comfort zone opened him up to amazing experiences. You may have heard the old saying “Life is full of choices, so choose wisely.” This saying can be applied to every choice you make; every time a decision is made, it impacts your future […]
Continue Reading »Turning Over a New Leaf
December 5, 2014“I’m not going to be able to do this.” This comment is not uncommon among students as they wrap up one quarter and move into the next. Whether they have struggled in a specific class or in all of their classes, it is easy for them to become discouraged. Some may think they will NEVER […]
Continue Reading »Alexander Mark named to US Speedskating’s 2014/2015 National Training Program
October 30, 2014Alexander (Xander) Mark is a 2007 graduate of 21CCCS. We received a press release updating us on some of Xander’s recent accomplishments which we wanted to share. Congratulations Xander! Salt Lake City, Utah Pennsburg, Pennsylvania native and world class athlete Alexander (Xander) Mark has been named to US Speedskating’s 2014/2015 National Training Program (NTP) and […]
Continue Reading »The Importance of Real Connections by Mr. Dickinson
October 21, 2014The Importance of Real Connections A few weekends ago I enjoyed the nice weather by taking my kayak down the Schuylkill River for a three-mile journey through the heart of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Winding down through Phoenixville towards Valley Forge, I relaxed and enjoyed seeing our local wildlife. When I reached Valley Forge, I discovered […]
Continue Reading »Hannah B. on Senioritis
May 16, 2014In this post, 21CCCS Senior Hannah B. offers up a few tips to help combat Senioritis! Senioritis Written by Hannah B. Hello, everybody, and welcome to Quarter 4 of the school year! By this point of the academic year, most students are itching to ditch their endless studying, writing, and test taking to […]
Continue Reading »Grammar Tips From The English Department
May 9, 2014PSSAs, Keystones, the BIG spring field trips, just a few weeks left of school and summertime around the corner—with all of these distractions during the fourth quarter, it is easy to forget all of the school work that is left! Many of these assignments include short-answer questions, five-paragraph essays, and for some students, research papers. […]
Continue Reading »Ten Reasons You Should Read
April 25, 2014Frustrated and trapped in by all the winter snow, Junior Delenn Fingerlow found a silver lining in having so much “inside time.” In this blog post, Delenn tells us about some very unexpected benefits to reading. Ten Reasons Why You Should Read: They Aren’t What You Think Have you ever had a bad day? […]
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