All About Our Pennsylvania Online School Options

December 10, 2024 byConnections Academy

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Every child in Pennsylvania deserves a great education. For many, that might be in a traditional, brick-and-mortar public or private school. However, you might be wondering if your child would be better suited for enrollment in a Pennsylvania online school.

What Is Online Public School in Pennsylvania?

Pennwood Cyber Charter School, powered by Connections Academy, is a taxpayer-funded online public K–12 charter school in Pennsylvania, connecting students with certified teachers and a high-quality curriculum. Authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennwood Cyber Charter School is state-certified and open to students throughout Pennsylvania. 

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Where Is Online School Available in Pennsylvania?

Pennwood Cyber Charter School is available to Pennsylvania students, including those who reside in Adams County, Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Beaver County, Bedford County, Berks County, Blair County, Bradford County, Bucks County, Butler County, Cambria County, Cameron County, Carbon County, Centre County, Chester County, Clarion County, Clearfield County, Clinton County, Columbia County, Crawford County, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Delaware County, Elk County, Erie County, Fayette County, Forest County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Greene County, Huntingdon County, Indiana County, Jefferson County, Juniata County, Lackawanna County, Lancaster County, Lawrence County, Lebanon County, Lehigh County, Luzerne County, Lycoming County, McKean County, Mercer County, Mifflin County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Montour County, Northampton County, Northumberland County, Perry County, Philadelphia County, Pike County, Potter County, Schuylkill County, Snyder County, Somerset County, Sullivan County, Susquehanna County, Tioga County, Union County, Venango County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Westmoreland County, Wyoming County, and York County.

Who can Attend Online School in Pennsylvania?

Pennwood Cyber Charter School is accessible to K–12 students across Pennsylvania. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for Pennwood Cyber Charter School, including age limitations and immunization requirements, and have access to a reliable internet connection in a safe learning environment.

How Much Does Online School in Pennsylvania Cost?

As an online public school, Pennwood Cyber Charter School is tuition-free per Pennsylvania state legislation including textbooks and the curriculum. Families are responsible for the costs of school supplies and in-person field trips. Pennwood Cyber Charter School provides one laptop per student and may qualify for a hardship subsidy for internet access, if eligible.

Why Choose Online Public School in Pennsylvania?

Students enrolled in Pennwood Cyber Charter School enjoy the flexibility to learn at their own pace, experience more individualized attention from teachers, and have freedom from the distractions that can be present in brick-and-mortar schools. Parents also appreciate the ability to be more involved in their children’s education.

What Does Pennwood Cyber Charter School Offer?

Pennwood Cyber Charter School allows enrolled families to customize their learning schedules to accommodate various lifestyles, commitments, and learning styles.

Pennwood Cyber Charter School at a glance:

NCAA-approved
has an extended three-week “Connections term” where students can earn Credly badges coordinated with Pennsylvania’s Career Education and Work Standards and/or work on test preparation for upcoming state assessments
offers credit recovery courses in the summer, along with appropriate courses to support students with IEPs
allows students in grades K–8 to complete a career and college preparation course based on the Pennsylvania Career Education and Work Standards
has partnered with Drexel University's Goodwin College of Professional Studies to provide high school students with project-based learning opportunities designed to increase employment opportunities in high-demand careers and/or college-readiness
partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide students, families, and teachers with additional counseling and mental health support
offers extensive college and career course offerings for grades 6–12 that combine traditional courses with access to industry-leading, career-focused partnerships with Coursera, Acadeum, Credly, and The Home Depot
offers ACT and SAT prep

Does Pennwood Cyber Charter School Have Clubs?

offers 20 clubs and activities to students in grades K–12, including Science Sleuths, Writers Oasis, Art Club, Drama Club, and Gaming and Technology Club, to name just a few
hosts more than 10 interactive pop-up events each month

Learn more about Pennwood Cyber Charter School’s school clubs.

Is Pennwood Cyber Charter School Accredited?

Pennwood Cyber Charter School is a high-quality public charter school where students can meet all the Pennsylvania educational and high school graduation requirements.

Connections Academy® Network schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, dba Pearson Online & Blended Learning, which is accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvancED.