CCA administrator touts engaging features of new LMS for students
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 06.06.2018
Dr. Joyce Good is the senior director of learning at CCA. This year, she is overseeing the content that will be part of edio, CCA’s new learning management system – which will go into effect next school year. Dr. Good shares some of her thoughts about edio in this week’s designer spotlight. What is your role with […]
CCA student uses Legos to teach basics of robotics
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 05.30.2018
The future of robotics is being built one Lego at a time. And CCA ninth-grader Alisher Aminov is teaching children how they can pave that road to tomorrow with colorful bricks. Through his nonprofit, Yellow Brick Robotics, the 14-year-old Lebanon resident teaches robotics to elementary-age children. Alisher doesn’t want his students to learn just the basics […]
CCA Makers Society takes off for bottle rocket challenge
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 05.23.2018
CCA site coordinator Kene Akinbule doesn’t just want students to learn. He wants them to create and have fun while being educated. That idea was put on full display May 4 when students involved in the CCA Makers Society participated in a bottle rocket challenge at the West Philadelphia Family Service Center. When society member Jerome […]
CCA music teacher excited about interactive features of edio
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 05.09.2018
Allison Doll is a K-5 music course designer at CCA. This year, she is creating lessons that will be part of edio, CCA’s new learning management system, that will go into effect next school year. Allison shares some of her thoughts about edio in this week’s designer spotlight. What is your role with edio, the new […]
Getting to Know edio: Explore Our Learning Management System
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 05.02.2018
As CCA’s students change and develop new needs, our learning platform edio® changes with them. Let’s see how edio can help your student through personalized learning tailored to their unique needs, interests, and goals. What Is edio? At CCA, we believe personalized learning helps students gain the knowledge and skills they need in a way […]
CCA students place fifth at statewide chess tournament
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 04.18.2018
The game of chess has many educational benefits for students. It can help with math comprehension and aid in strategizing and organizing thoughts. Chess teaches immediate consequences for every action and reaction. CCA students are using this traditional board game to further their strategizing skills. Five CCA students recently competed at the 2018 Pennsylvania State Scholastic […]
CCA holds first science fairs to showcase STEM projects
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 04.05.2018
There’s a first for everything, and this year CCA held its first science fair for our middle and high school cyber students in grades 6-12. Traditionally, cyber schools do not hold science fairs. However, several CCA Science National Honor Society students decided to plan a science fair after their adviser, Julianna Schweinsburg, brought the idea to their […]
Tips for Taking Standardized Tests at Cyber School
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 04.04.2018
Just like their peers statewide, Pennsylvania cyber school students take standardized tests to demonstrate their proficiency in mathematics and English language arts in grades 3 through 8 and science in grades 4 and 8. These Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSAs) and Keystone Exams – for high school students – provide a snapshot of schools’ […]
CCA alumnus shines during ‘American Idol’ performance
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 03.28.2018
Is Michael Woodard the next “American Idol?” We’ll have to wait and see. The 20-year-old CCA graduate auditioned last summer for a spot on the ABC reality show, and his audition aired as part of the March 25 episode of “American Idol.” All three judges raved about Michael’s performance during the audition. He advanced to […]
How Do Cyber School Counselors Help Students?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 03.21.2018
School counselors wear a multitude of hats. They provide social, academic, and emotional support and prepare students for life after graduation. All school-aged children need support, whether their concerns are academic, social, or personal. School can sometimes be a tumultuous experience for children and it’s beneficial to have a trusted adult present to speak to […]