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 […]
Benefits of Reading to Your Child: Building a Lifelong Habit
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 09.16.2016
Children and books go together like peanut butter and jelly. From board books for babies to science fiction novels for teens, books transport children to worlds of imagination. Reading cultivates vocabulary and language development in young children. Teens build social and writing skills. When reading is a family affair, children and parents bond, whether parents […]
Tips for Parents to Prevent Summer Learning Loss in Students
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 08.24.2016
Whether you play an instrument or a sport, practice keeps you sharp and builds your skills. Lack of practice stunts your progress. The brain is the same way. Learning that’s not reinforced can slip away. For kids, the effects of summer vacation on student learning can include a loss of lessons learned from the previous […]
Back-to-School Tips for Students and Parents
By Commonwealth Charter Academy / 08.17.2016
Every year, just as summer starts to wane, the signs of back-to-school season appear. Store shelves overflow with notebooks, pencils, and lunchboxes. Teachers are sending their back-to-school lists. You’re excited about all the upcoming events in the fall, from sports to band camps and school plays. Is your child excited? Or worried? It’s probably both. […]