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FAQs

FAQs

  • In order to be successful in online learning, the student must be self-motivated.
    The student enjoys working independently with no classroom distractions.
    The student prefers a flexible time schedule not bound to the traditional school hours.
    The student prefers a self-pacing form of education.
    For K-3 elementary students: An adult will need to assist as a learning coach.

  • To provide an alternative, flexible education for all students' learning styles.
    To provide homeschoolers with a comprehensive curriculum that is aligned with the PENNCREST School District and Pennsylvania state standards.
    To bring additional savings to the PENNCREST School District.

  • HOMESCHOOL
    Curriculum
    The parent is responsible for selecting and facilitating the curriculum providing proper documentation to the Student Services Office at PSD.

    Testing
    No district of state testing is required.

    Settings
    Students have a flexible schedule created by their parents

    Graduation
    Students do not receive a PSD diploma. They do not participate in a PSD graduation

    Extra Curricular Activities
    They may participate in extracurricular activities

    PENNCREST CYBER ACADEMY
    Curriculum
    PSD approves PA state aligned curriculum through a virtual instruction provider. Teachers are all highly qualified and employed through PSD to facilitate the rigorous curriculum.

    Testing
    Students are required to participate in all local and state testing.

    Settings
    Students follow the PSD school calendar but have the flexibility to work from home and create a schedule that works best for their family.

    Graduation
    Students will receive a PENNCREST School District diploma or a brick and mortar diploma. Students may participate in the graduation ceremony with their home brick and mortar school.

    Extra Curricular Activities
    Students may participate in extracurricular activities.

  • The courses are designed for asynchronous instruction providing students the opportunity to complete their course during their preferred work times. Synchronous opportunities are offered for students in K-11 for tutoring, intervention, extension, and social development. PENNCREST School District teachers facilitate ALL PCA classes.

  • In Kindergarten through 5th grade, parents act as learning coaches helping their students through the course and assisting with content. Learning coaches are actively involved. Students in 6th-12th grade may be more independent with their work. Parents must hold students accountable for progressing through the courses.

    Teachers facilitate the courses, provide supplemental instruction, offer synchronous opportunities, leave extensive audio, video, and/or written feedback.

  • Students must stay on pace with their courses. Absences are counted when students are behind in courses and do not log in. Students are able to work ahead in courses and may not need to log in daily.

  • No, students have the flexibility to create their own schedule and complete school work at their preferred time, day or night. All courses are asynchronous, though there are synchronous opportunities that are highly encouraged for enrichment, intervention, social skills development, and socialization.

  • Setting and following a schedule is important. Some students may work more quickly or slowly than other students, therefore it can be difficult to share an exact amount of time each student will work each day.
    Below are suggested schedules:

    K-3 SUGGESTED SCHEDULE

    • Morning Meeting (Discuss Calendar, Weather, Lessons for the day, Review goals): 10 minutes
    • Language Arts: 60-75 minutes 
    • Snack/Brain Break (play a game, exercise, move around): 15-20 minutes
    • Mathematics: 45-60 minutes 
    • Lunch/Free Play: 45 minutes
    • Science: 30-45 minutes
    • Brain Break: 10 minutes 
    • Social Studies: 30-45 minutes
    • Brain Break: 10 minutes
    • Electives (Art, Music, etc.): 30 minutes
    • Afternoon Meeting (Discuss what was learned today across the subjects, a favorite thing a student learned, what goals were met, set goals for next day): 10 minutes 

    4th-5th GRADE SUGGESTED SCHEDULE

    • Morning Meeting (Discuss goals for the day, discuss current events, upcoming activities): 10 minutes
    • Language Arts: 60-75 minutes 
    • Snack/Brain Break (play a game, exercise, move around): 15-20 minutes
    • Mathematics: 45-60 minutes 
    • Lunch/Free Play: 45 minutes
    • Science: 30-45 minutes
    • Social Studies: 30-45 minutes
    • Brain Break: 10 minutes
    • Electives: 30 minutes
    • Afternoon Meeting (Discuss what was learned, review and set goals): 10 minutes

    Students in 6th-12th grade should spend 45-60 minutes per subject.

  • All 3rd through 8th grade students must take the PSSA tests. These tests are administered at the student’s home ‘brick and mortar’ school.
    Students will take the Keystone tests for Algebra 1, Literature, and Biology at the student’s home ‘brick and mortar’ school.
    Transportation is not provided by the district. Families must transport students.

  • Yes, students may participate in extracurricular activities through their home school. Our courses are NCAA approved.

  • Students may apply for enrollment in the Crawford Central Career & Technical Center. Students follow the same application process as brick and mortar students.