Status Open Faculty 143 Phone +1 610-701-3333 Founded 13 September 2004 | Staff 282 Grades K-12 Founder James Hanak | |
School type Public, Cyber Charter School Opened September 13, 2004 (2004-09-13) Address 1332 Enterprise Dr, West Chester, PA 19380, USA Similar Pennsylv Virtual Charter S, 21st Century Cyber Ch, Agora Cyber Charter S, Collegium Charter School, Renaissa Academy Charter S Profiles | ||
The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS) is a public cyber charter school approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and open to all students in grades K-12 who reside in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Overview
As a cyber school, PA Leadership provides educational content over the Internet. As a Pennsylvania public charter school, any student residing in Pennsylvania can choose to enroll in the school. After a registration and orientation process students receive a desktop computer system, textbooks and online resources.
Schedule
PALCS follows a standard school year of 180 days. In order to track attendance, students are required to log in to Canvas every school day (Monday through Friday) Students are not required to log in at any specific time or for any mount of time, unless a live class session is scheduled. It is strongly suggested that families set a schedule and actively engage in school work for roughly four to six hours a day. The flexible structure gives student the ability to participate in extra curricular activities such as traveling , sports, acting or dancing.
Students "attend" school by logging on to the school website, a Canvas-based learning management system, every Monday - Friday during the school year and complete the assignments by a specified deadline, which is one week after the assignment is posted by the teacher. Students have access to their assignments 24/7 and can work from any Internet-connected computer.
Additional Programs
PA Leadership Charter School offers additional programs to currently enrolled students and families Some of these programs may require an additional application or audition.
University Scholars Program
The University Scholars Program is an honors program which offers a specialized gifted education curriculum for advanced students in grades 6-12. Students interested in this program must show excellence in academics. Students can attend online and onsite in West Chester, PA. Applications and interviews are assessed a year in advance.
Center for Performing and Fine Arts
The Center for Performing and Fine Arts offers an advanced program to students in grades 6-12 in four disciplines: theater, fine art, music, and dance. Students can attend online or at the Center for Performing and Fine Arts in West Chester, PA. Applications and auditions are assessed a year in advance.
School for Professional Studies
The School of Professional Studies allows students in grades 9-12 to select a career specialization, complete electives relevant to their specialization and earn a certificate upon graduation. Students can choose from over 15 tracks to help them prepare for college and the workplace. Certificates cover a wide range of topics from arts and humanities to science and technology. A blended learning opportunity is available to students near the Pittsburgh and West Chester offices.