PA Virtual Academic Programs | K12 Curriculum

PA Virtual—A Leader in Cyber Education for Over 24 Years

PA Virtual approaches teaching and learning for each student by partnering with parents and students to determine how to best meet the needs of each and every child.

Our programming includes:

Each school is led by a certified principal and assistant principals guiding the academic team. The PA Virtual instructional model is designed to assist each student in reaching academic success.

We believe in the team approach to instruction; this is demonstrated in the commitment of our teachers and parent educators.

We Offer Both Structure and Flexibility

Our K-12 online academics program supports each child’s unique academic needs by combining the structure and flexibility they need with the support of PA-certified teachers and principals.

Students and Learning Coaches participate in both synchronous and asynchronous instructional formats:

Synchronous

Synchronous—Students log in to their virtual classroom with other students and attend live classes with PA-certified teachers. In our synchronous format, teachers provide direct instruction, guide student work, and assess student progress. Synchronous classes occur Monday through Thursday; students work asynchronously on Fridays. To see sample schedules for synchronous students, click here.

Asynchronous

Students work independently with their Learning Coaches each day. In the asynchronous format, PA Virtual teachers plan the students' coursework, supervise their progress, and are available to support student needs daily. To help students succeed, teachers provide a pacing guide for them, outlining assignment due dates along with our online curriculum. To read more and learn about student eligibility for the asynchronous program, click here.

Our model of education provides each elementary, middle, and high school student with an individualized academic experience.

New Family Orientation

At PA Virtual, we believe all new families and students can be successful in our virtual model if they are prepared with the necessary support and knowledge. Onboarding begins with a 5 day synchronous Orientation for both Learning Coaches and students, with continued support throughout the year to aid transition into our model.

Each day of Orientation mimics the schedule for each academic program so that students and Learning Coaches have a realistic daily learning experience. Guided by Orientation teachers, families and students use their school-provided laptop during these sessions to actively participate in learning. Families will:

Meet their principal and learn about school expectations
Become familiar with PA Virtual technology and software
Connect with their academic and support team members
Learn more about student academic placement
Be introduced to helpful learning tools and strategies
Learn about digital citizenship and their digital footprint

PA Virtual’s Onboarding Program provides a strong foundation for new families to ensure a successful virtual education.

Schoolwide Title 1

Schools qualify for Schoolwide Title 1 based on the number of low-income families in each district. Title 1 funding is used to supplement and improve regular education programs. Every district has a family involvement policy that describes ways parents and family can be involved in the Title 1 program. Parents must be full partners in their child’s education.

The PA Virtual Title 1 program has been established to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the Stride K12 Inc. curriculum and the Pennsylvania Academic Standards.

Graduation Our graduation rate is the highest among PA cyber charter schools!

Top-Performing Ranked a top-performing cyber charter school in Pennsylvania per the 2019 Act 82 Building Level Score

97% of parents believe PA Virtual provides a safer learning environment than their child’s previous school.

Our Core Values WE CARE - I MATTER

WE CARE about our Students & Family-Centered Values

Well-Rounded Curricula

Rigorous, well-rounded curricula that enable and inspire students to realize their potential during and after their K-12 education experience, whether this is in the workplace, military, higher education, trade school, or elsewhere

Educational Partnerships

Programs that encourage and facilitate the cultivation of educational partnerships among individual students and their parents, faculty, administration, and communities

Customized Education

Individualized and customized educational programs providing student-centered individual attention and support based upon each student's gifts and needs

Academic Excellence

Empirically measured excellence in student academic achievement

Robust Technology

Effective and efficient use of cutting edge technology, serving as a model for others in the design and delivery of cyber education

Engaging Opportunities

Programs that provide engaging, innovative opportunities for extra-curricular activities for the cultivation of students' moral character and social, emotional, physical, and mental development

I Matter

Staff & Organization-Centered Values

Integrity

Insistence upon both organizational and personal integrity to promote trust, respect, transparency, and honesty

Making a Difference

Commitment to the highest standards in governance and leadership development throughout the Organization

Accountability & Compliance

Fiscal accountability and full legal and regulatory compliance

Transparent Communication

Open communications internally and externally with all constituencies

Trust & Culture

A workplace culture that nurtures consensus, trust, and recognition as a top employer

Effective Operations

Efficiency and effectiveness of operations

So much heart is put into this by the staff!

Our teachers are amazing-- love how they engage and connect with the children!

Cheryl Cole - Parent

I am inspired when I see their smiles when they overcome obstacles.

When a student believes in themselves, you can see it in their face. That is what I love about my role. ”

Bethany Pepe - School Counselor

Best school ever!!

Our daughter told us she sent each of her teachers a message thanking them for all they do! I think because the teachers are virtual, we sometimes take them for granted, we appreciate each and every one!”

Thomi James - Parent

The best part of PA Virtual would definitely be all the outings!

I'm a social person so meeting a lot of friends was the best! It helped me become the person I am today because of how flexibility it is. I've had opportunities that I would've never had if I was in a building for 8 hours a day.”

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