CCA’s flexibility allows elementary school student to perform in Fulton Theatre production
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 01.17.2018
“He loves to perform. He’s always singing and dancing. That’s just who he is.” This is how Mindy Gray of Mechanicsburg describes her son’s inherent passion. His stats are impressive. Chase Jennings Gray has been in eight official theater productions, including Fulton Theatre‘s recent production of “A Christmas Story” in Lancaster, where he performed eight or […]
CCA flexibility allows Kennard family to win rodeo titles
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 01.03.2018
The Kennard family was getting into the rodeo circuit approximately seven years ago when it encountered an obstacle no horse could jump over, nor could it be adequately tied up: the traditional brick-and-mortar school schedule. The rodeo circuit often requires leaving on a Thursday or Friday night and not returning until Monday. “It doesn’t take […]
CCA family offers tips to help students, learning coaches navigate holiday season
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 11.01.2017
Because organization and establishing a routine are important for success at CCA, when the holiday breaks arrive, navigating the break time can be overwhelming. Like most things at CCA, how your family navigates the holiday season is all about finding what works best for you. For this month’s podcast, we welcomed Carol Fleagle and her daughters, […]
Fun Ways for Kids to Stay Active in the Summer
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 08.09.2017
Getting active both physically and mentally is vital year-round. However, summer is an especially great time for kids to try a new activity or learn a skill. Whether it’s taking an art class, playing a sport, or trying new recipes, there are many ways to encourage physical activity, learning, and creativity among children. Why It’s […]
CCA offers backyard science experiments for summer fun and learning
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 07.12.2017
What can you make with some hydrogen peroxide, dish soap and yeast? If you said “elephant’s toothpaste!” you’d be correct. If your kids try the Elephant’s Toothpaste experiment below, they might also learn the when a chemical reaction releases light or heat, it’s called an “exothermic reaction” – a basic principle in chemistry. Commonwealth Charter […]
CCA offers ‘Love and Logic’ tips for raising independent children
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 04.12.2017
Every day, parents make choices. Even the smallest decisions can accumulate into patterns that promote children’s development — or hold them back. To help parents raise independent children equipped to make healthy choices, Commonwealth Charter Academy proudly offers Love and Logic Institute. The six-week course, offered once a year in five areas statewide, helps make parenting fun […]
Study Tips to Prepare for PSSAs and Keystone Exams
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 03.27.2017
Spring is a time of testing for students in elementary school through high school. This time presents assessments such as the PSSAs and Keystone Exams. Sometimes, exam periods can be scary for a student, and that’s OK! If you’re not sure where to begin test preparation for these exams, a good place to start is […]
Top technical support problems for CCA families and how to fix them
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 01.04.2017
We know technology sometimes has a mind of its own, so we have established a technical support center for CCA learners and their families to call when they experience issues with their computers or access to our learning management system. Our Pennsylvania-based support team answers an average of 60 calls a day and can typically […]
Family Mentor to Learning Coach: 11 Things You Need to Know
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 10.19.2016
Is your family new to Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA)? Get answers to the top 11 questions newly enrolled families ask CCA family mentors. As the family mentoring division at Commonwealth Charter Academy, we provide support to our newly enrolled and struggling families and answer many nonacademic questions every day. Family mentors are available to help […]
What Is a Cyber School Learning Coach?
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 10.12.2016
For parents, CCA’s cyber learning opens a window into the school day that brick-and-mortar schools don’t. Lessons presented by certified teachers unfold in the safety of home learning spaces. For younger students or those new to cyber learning, parental involvement is a key to success. That’s why we call parents and guardians, or their trusted […]