Is PA Cyber School accredited?
PA Cyber is a tuition-free public school chartered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, which approves our curriculum. All of our teachers are Pennsylvania-certified, highly qualified educators. We are one of only two cyber charter schools accredited by the prestigious Middle States Association.
How do I homeschool in PA?
PA Homeschooling Laws
- Notify the local superintendent in writing of your intent.
- Provide the required days/hours of instruction.
- Maintain a portfolio along including testing.
- Have your child evaluated by a qualified evaluator and submit the evaluators certification by June 30.
Is unschooling legal in PA?
Unschooling is legal in Pennsylvania.
How long should I homeschool each day?
“We recommend that true home schoolers, spend about an hour to two hours a day for those elementary years, two to three hours a day for middle school, and three to four hours a day for high school,” Jessica Parnell, the CEO of Edovate Learning Corp and homeschooling program Bridgeway Academy, told SheKnows.
Is it better to be homeschooled or go to a public school?
A public school could very well be the best choice for your child while homeschool is a better option for another child. As long as you keep your child’s best interests in mind, you will make the right choice. Attending public school comes with its own challenges, but homeschool is not always the better option.
How does a homeschooled child get a diploma?
Students who are homeschooled through an umbrella school or correspondence program will generally receive a diploma from that institution. Similarly, students who are educated at home through a virtual charter school or online public school are granted diplomas through those programs.
How do you graduate if your homeschooled?
Most states don’t maintain guidelines for graduating a homeschooled student. In most cases, the homeschooling parent determines the graduation requirements for your student. Upon completion of those requirements, you issue your graduate a high school diploma.
How do homeschoolers graduate early?
Common high school paths for graduating early include year-round homeschooling, taking more credits than usual, using an online accelerated homeschool curriculum program, taking the four GED tests, CLEP-ing out of courses (testing-for-credit), or pursuing dual enrollment!