Benefits of Aquaponics for Students
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 12.12.2018
Aquaponics is an innovative farming solution that students can experience firsthand at Commonwealth Charter Academy. AgWorks at CCA® includes a one-of-a-kind aquaponics facility located at CCA’s Capital Campus in Harrisburg. This facility gives students the opportunity to get involved in aquaponics, hydroponics, and aeroponics. Aquaponics is an agricultural method that uses fish waste to grow […]
CCA middle school teacher pursues MMA passions outside classroom
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 12.05.2018
Some people look forward to unwinding after a long day at work by taking a hot shower, reading a book or watching some TV – not Ted Giantini. Giantini is a middle school language arts teacher at CCA, and a mixed martial arts (MMA) judge and referee. Giantini has been participating in traditional Chinese kung fu for 25 years. […]
Science Club helps CCA students find answers to real-world questions
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 11.28.2018
The generation gap showed when CCA Science Club adviser Elizabeth Troxell led students in an experiment that starts with dissolving the shell of a whole egg in vinegar and ends with the innards congealed like a super ball. “It’s so gross – and the kids love it,” said Troxell, CCA’s sixth-grade science teacher and science […]
CCA student turns passion for computer programming into nonprofit organization
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 11.21.2018
What began as a part-time hobby has turned into a charitable nonprofit organization that has orchestrated instruction to more than 2,000 people over the last two years. CCA junior Matthew Hachten of Camp Hill started Coder Kids out of a desire to meet kids his age who were interested in computer programming and coding. His brother showed […]
CCA Science Bowl Club helps build STEM knowledge and confidence
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 11.07.2018
High school science encompasses the entire natural world, on the earth and beyond. Students reaping the breadth of knowledge in science must study chemistry, biology, physics, energy, math, earth and space science. The ultimate test of versatile knowledge is the quiz competition, and CCA is launching a Science Bowl Club to prepare a team for […]
Drone Club to get CCA students off the ground with unmanned aircraft systems
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 10.31.2018
Chris Bennett assigned his CCA drone summer camp students to create functions that would make their parents’ lives easier. The students responded thoughtfully, imagining their drones checking gutters, dusting high shelves and feeding the dog. Feeding the dog? “They thought they could use some type of scoop to pick up the dog food and then go over […]
CCA Fitness Club: Lifetime of fun for students of all athletic abilities
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 10.17.2018
Nicole Buckenberger and Maddie Miller have a message for CCA students and families: Fitness is for everyone. “Fitness isn’t just for the people who have only 10 percent body fat,” Miller said. “It’s for everybody. Find something that you enjoy, and just go for it.” The teachers are advisers for CCA’s new Fitness Clubs in […]
Learning coach outreach sessions boost confidence and knowledge for new CCA families
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 10.03.2018
Whether you’re new to CCA or you’ve been with us for a while, our school offers a dynamic support team to help you navigate challenges and questions you face as a cyber school family. As a learning coach, you are responsible for working with CCA teachers as partners in your child’s educational experience. But you don’t have to […]
Understanding your child’s learning style is key to educational success
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 09.19.2018
Children display many of the same traits as parents, such as athletic ability, musical taste and educational interests. However, their styles of learning may be completely different. Children see the world through their own lens, and it is important to affirm this lens in a way that allows them to build on their natural strengths. […]
CCA’s Ryan family reaches top-tier status in junior golf
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 09.05.2018
Golf opens doors – to travel, to character building, to friendships. The Ryan family of West Norriton, Montgomery County, has found that CCA fits a lifestyle centered around high-level play that could propel two sons, Caleb and Josh, to collegiate-level competition and careers in golf. “It’s a great sport,” their mom, Michelle Ryan, said. “It’s […]