Students learn a lot when they have an opportunity to use their skills, patience, and humility to give something back to the community. Here at 21CCCS, we encourage student curiosity and devotion to helping others. Here are some great resources that can help you to reach out and help organizations and causes in a town […]
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Improving Keystone Exam Scores
September 6, 2013This year for the first time, consideration of the Keystone Exams and its results were added to our school’s discussion of standardized tests. When we received test scores for the testing completed throughout April and May, a lot of information was revealed about student performance. This year, teachers were given time during the week of […]
Continue Reading »Health Tips from Ms. Kennelly!
September 4, 2013It’s back to school time! One of the most critical things you can do to help get back in the saddle is reboot your mind and body! Here are some quick and helpful hints from our fabulous physical education teacher, Ms. Kennelly. 1.) 30 Minutes a Day! It is recommended that you have some type […]
Continue Reading »Report on the First Week of School
August 29, 2013The first week of school will end tomorrow. We are thrilled to announce that we have kicked off the school year with flying colors. The teachers are eagerly meeting their new students, catching up with some of last year’s students, and working to keep up with all the tasks the first week brings! Some of […]
Continue Reading »Tips to Help You Succeed This Year
August 27, 2013School is starting this week! Everyone wants to know, “What are the best ways to get prepared for school?” Here are a few easy tips to help you get ready and succeed once things get started. 1.) Organize Your Workspace: In cyber school, where you complete your schoolwork is not provided to you, nor is […]
Continue Reading »Cyber Charter School Spending
August 23, 2013What’s an EMO? What’s a Non-profit? Public education is supported by taxpayer dollars. This is something we can all agree on, right? Well, sort of. Noting this fact and fully understanding its implications are two very different things. How do tax dollars support public education? How does spending occur? To answer those questions, let’s first […]
Continue Reading »The Best Questions to Ask
Today in the state of Pennsylvania there are 16 active cyber charter schools offering tuition free, public education for children who reside within the commonwealth. This means that shopping cyber schools with and for children is a much more common endeavor. Asking questions and inquiring about the best things cyber charter schools can provide is […]
Continue Reading »Who is Successful in a Cyber School?
August 19, 2013What makes our students successful? This is a question we are asked time and time again because it has been noted that cyber school may not be the best educational option for everyone. Well, who is it a great option for? What makes cyber school difficult? What makes it a winning educational option? Like so […]
Continue Reading »How Does Curricular Development Occur?
August 13, 2013While students and many of our teachers enjoy a variety of things during the summer months, there is a flurry of activity in our summer office. Between the end of June and late August, various individuals are working to set and develop coursework for the school year to come. The contributing members of this process […]
Continue Reading »What Does it Mean to Build Curriculum In-House?
August 6, 2013We like to tell all of our incoming and inquiries families that the beauty of cyber school lies in its adaptability. But what does that really mean? At 21CCCS, it means that we are incredibly flexible in ways that help our students to be successful. Our schedule is flexible. Pacing is dependent on each and […]
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