My son Noah was 4 years old and we wanted to put him in preschool since he is exceptionally smart. Our home school district did not have a preschool progr... 

My son Noah was 4 years old and we wanted to put him in preschool since he is exceptionally smart. Our home school district did not have a preschool program or even a full day kindergarten program. We started looking at alternatives but parochial and private schools were cost prohibitive. I was driving home one day from dropping my wife off at work and heard a radio ad for PA Cyber Charter and decided to check into it. After interviewing and researching five other schools, I made up my mind on PA Cyber because the curriculum and staff best suited Noah's needs and learning abilities. Noah is so excited about starting school that he asks everyday if he is starting school yet. I am enthusiastic about this school because it means that I won't have to rush every morning to get him up and ready for school and then fight traffic to the school to get him there on time.

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We are finishing our first year with PA Cyber, my daughter has grown so much in this year. The curriculum is wonderful and she feels it is more challenging... 

We are finishing our first year with PA Cyber, my daughter has grown so much in this year. The curriculum is wonderful and she feels it is more challenging than it was in our local public school. The teachers, support staff and fieldtrips have all been wonderful. I feel PA Cyber has been the best decision for us!

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We have nothing against public school – our other children graduated from our local school and we were pleased. We then adopted our youngest daughter and w... 

We have nothing against public school – our other children graduated from our local school and we were pleased. We then adopted our youngest daughter and we immediately realize that she learned differently than the rest. She was tested in 2nd grade by the school and found to be extremely gifted. She continued to struggle and fail a lot of her classes. She also was diagnosed with ADD. After 5 years of tears and struggle we made the decision to PA cyber school her. Our daughter has been thriving with the one on one learning experience with PA Cyber. Not having a lot of distractions has let her absorb and learn things much faster than in a room full of children. Her total disposition is so much brighter. She no longer feels like a failure and she has actually made more friends now that she is Cyber schooled than before. We don't know where she would be right now without this opportunity. We will forever be grateful for this chance for our daughter to learn.

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I chose cyber school as I was very dissatisfied about the way the school she was attending handled things . I heard a lot of good things about cyber school... 

I chose cyber school as I was very dissatisfied about the way the school she was attending handled things . I heard a lot of good things about cyber school and my daughter was also very pleased about it.

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my family choosed pa cyber because it is a great school and its online.

my family choosed pa cyber because it is a great school and its online.

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We chose PA Cyber because at [my] area school I got bored…My mom and dad found Pa Cyber and gave them a try. We love this school. This is a great school. I... 

We chose PA Cyber because at [my] area school I got bored…My mom and dad found Pa Cyber and gave them a try. We love this school. This is a great school. I love it.

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Pa Cyber has given us hope again. It allows us to help each of our daughters get what they need out of their educations. The curriculum is fantastic, the... 

Pa Cyber has given us hope again. It allows us to help each of our daughters get what they need out of their educations. The curriculum is fantastic, the fieldtrips and experiences are phenomenal, and the support is top notch. I cannot say enough about Pa Cyber. We love it!

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Pa Cyber is the best choice we have made yet in terms of educating our son! We have watched our child become a vigorous learner soaking up information with... 

Pa Cyber is the best choice we have made yet in terms of educating our son! We have watched our child become a vigorous learner soaking up information without limitations or time constraints and making choices about what kind of enrichment classes he participates in. He is learning Chinese, yoga, and arithmetricks – and teaching his friends after class hours . The Stars program takes enrichment to a new level of excellence. This experience has opened my eyes to what a well rounded public school system should look like – this is how no child gets left behind. I really think American children will thrive guided by this new technological approach.

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My daughter has struggled in school ever since first grade. Things had gotten progressively worse from third grade forward. She has an IEP and this helped... 

My daughter has struggled in school ever since first grade. Things had gotten progressively worse from third grade forward. She has an IEP and this helped to some extent, but school was still very stressful for both of us. Half way through this year, 7th grade, we decided we had to try something totally different. We researched the various cyber schools and decided PA Cyber had the most to offer to us. We're still very new to the cyber school experience, but so far we are very happy with the choice we have made. This choice needs to be available to PA families. It may not be the right choice for every family, but it needs to be there for the ones that can make it a successful choice.

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Our children's disabilities were being ignored. The bullying was constant even from teaching staff. Our opinions were scoffed at and advocates were dismiss... 

Our children's disabilities were being ignored. The bullying was constant even from teaching staff. Our opinions were scoffed at and advocates were dismissed in our IEP meeting in our local school district. PA Cyber respects our views as parents and offers assistance in every area our children need to be successful in school. Speech, Occupational, and Vision therapist are sent to our home to assist with our children's disabilities. We are given materials so we can learn how to teach our children through difficult concepts. The extended time to given to learn helps our children. We have the opportunity to use different environments, so concepts remain in their minds. Our children are happier and full of energy rather than crying daily. When we started, we struggled with trying to adjust our schedules. Our IS teacher was wonderfully patient. She responded immediately and encourages us often. Thank you again for giving us a way for our family to instill our values and Christian beliefs into education. Our children like all the activities offered through PA Cyber and wish we could do more. We have given information out to as many struggling parents and offered kind words to help them out of horrid school conditions into a school that cares for children and families.

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My son Jonathan is a 4th grade student…He is diagnosed with Asperger's and dysgraphia. We spent years negotiating and being fed false promises from the sc... 

My son Jonathan is a 4th grade student…He is diagnosed with Asperger's and dysgraphia. We spent years negotiating and being fed false promises from the school district. Meeting after meeting only to reach a point where my son's anxiety was so high he could not physically or emotionally enter school. We had multiple consults at the school advising them of what was needed. The staff was unorganized and it led to complete chaos for a child who depends on consistency and structure to succeed. We placed him in a private autism school at the end of the 2009 school year after the director of special ed advised us they could not educate Jon. He did so well in the new school…Enrollment jumped at the private school and they gave us only an option to put him in a nonverbal classroom for fourth grade. This was not acceptable. We contacted PA Cyber. He is now a brand new kid with good grades, good friends and enjoys learning again! He is healing from so much and is now on the road to success! I can never thank PA Cyber enough! May God bless you!

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My daughter has had problems with students, some issues with teachers. We moved away from the big city to a small town, hoping for some peace of mind. Stud... 

My daughter has had problems with students, some issues with teachers. We moved away from the big city to a small town, hoping for some peace of mind. Students have so much disrespect toward each other; violence is commonplace, lewd behavior fills the halls, cliques, etc. and the administration handles these situations poorly. My daughter needs a safe environment, less stress and compassionate support--these are tough years for kids! I intend to give her these things through cyber school education.

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I am mentally ill and as a result of that I frequently have meltdowns and have difficulty functioning in a regular school setting. I missed a lot of school... 

I am mentally ill and as a result of that I frequently have meltdowns and have difficulty functioning in a regular school setting. I missed a lot of school due to various appointments and because of my irrational stress that would be worsened by school. Being in a traditional high school was too much for me to handle in my mental state and I was nearly certain I would not be able to graduate on time because I was too far behind. I enrolled in PA Cyber about a month ago, I am currently working towards my personal goal of mental stabilization and I have managed to be nearly finished with all of my courses. My IS has told me that it is likely that I will be able to finish my work by the end of March and it is an unbelievable feeling to think that I have come so far.

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My daughter was being picked on in school, she didn't feel safe going to her own school. I as a mother want my daughter to have a good education so I decid... 

My daughter was being picked on in school, she didn't feel safe going to her own school. I as a mother want my daughter to have a good education so I decided to enroll her in online schooling.

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We chose PA Cyber because my daughter was ready for a change. Plus, we wanted to teach our religious beliefs in our household. My daughter always never lik... 

We chose PA Cyber because my daughter was ready for a change. Plus, we wanted to teach our religious beliefs in our household. My daughter always never liked school, or learning. Now that she is in PA Cyber she can't stop telling me of all of the things she is learning. She used to be a B-C-D student, now an A-B student! She never thought of school as a place to learn before! This is a wonderful school for children who want to learn more than they can learn in a public school system! My daughter is also an acrylic painter, and attends lots of Art Gallery events, and spends quite a deal of time in her art studio each day. PA Cyber gives us flexibility for her to pursue her passion for art, and learning.

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I found out about your school through a friend and then my son decided that it was something that he would love to do. My oldest son went to public school ... 

I found out about your school through a friend and then my son decided that it was something that he would love to do. My oldest son went to public school and was very unhappy through most of it. If I had known about his school then I would have put him this and he would have gotten his diploma. Both of my boys have had the same kind of issues with being a more hands on kind of learner. And I believe this is the perfect way for my youngest son to get his diploma.

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My child’s grades were beginning to fall. The Cyber School offers more courses of interest and constantly available teachers to overcome problems. This was... 

My child’s grades were beginning to fall. The Cyber School offers more courses of interest and constantly available teachers to overcome problems. This was the best move we could make for our child’s education.

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Quality instruction, committed teachers, great curriculum, wonderful support, all the technological bells and whistles, flexibility to work at advanced (or... 

Quality instruction, committed teachers, great curriculum, wonderful support, all the technological bells and whistles, flexibility to work at advanced (or remedial) grade levels, ability of parents to be more involved in the process, what more can I say!

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We started with PA Cyber after our 9th grade daughter was threatened with a knife at school. She is now a graduate. We are now using PA Cyber and Little Li... 

We started with PA Cyber after our 9th grade daughter was threatened with a knife at school. She is now a graduate. We are now using PA Cyber and Little Lincoln for our 6 year old. We started her in K4 after a terrible time with Head start. She is ODD and a bright child but is very hard to handle. PA Cyber allows me to educate her in an environment with the flexibility and discipline she needs. We are also able to avoid many of the negative peer issues common today. Plus we are not as sick as we used to be. Socializing is done with people sharing our values. She will be able to form a strong value system without having pressure from others. We can make her aware of other values without letting them affect her negatively. Added to all that they offer us a wide range of choices for education.

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We couldn't see any reason NOT to join PA Cyber. PA Cyber contains the aspects that the best of our state's public, private, parochial, and fine arts schoo... 

We couldn't see any reason NOT to join PA Cyber. PA Cyber contains the aspects that the best of our state's public, private, parochial, and fine arts schools provide to students. In addition this quality is measured out to EVERY PA Cyber student. With PA Cyber, it doesn't matter if your children are minorities, are poor, are struggling, that their parents aren't well known or hold prestigious employment. Here, a child's zip code does not dictate what success he will obtain. Our kids really are receiving a quality education that is interesting to them. We also feel that the fine arts/social opportunities are great! We have loved having access to studio art classes, music lessons, etc. We work hard to pay our taxes and deserve to have the choice of how to spend the money. We hope our legislators will always feel that the needs of the children take precedence over anything else.

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I chose PACYBER for two sons because my oldest wasn't getting all he could from his school. He was working ahead and fell behind. His teachers weren’t work... 

I chose PACYBER for two sons because my oldest wasn't getting all he could from his school. He was working ahead and fell behind. His teachers weren’t working with him and he came home with the information about PACYBER and a friend of his was enrolled here…I feel better knowing that my sons are safe.

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I am not impressed with our local high school, no morals, or values are being taught, security is all over the school... I feel my daughter needs something... 

I am not impressed with our local high school, no morals, or values are being taught, security is all over the school... I feel my daughter needs something more. It may be good for some; but for my daughter she was going the wrong direction and I want her to have a secure future with a proper education. We could not afford Christian school and pa cyber was highly recommended. This year she will be in virtual and I can't wait to experience the learning experience with her.

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We chose PA CYBER school this year for our 8 year old little girl who has a chronic illness and disability called RSD. She cannot attend a brick and mortar... 

We chose PA CYBER school this year for our 8 year old little girl who has a chronic illness and disability called RSD. She cannot attend a brick and mortar building everyday because she misses too much school with absences and doctors appointments. She goes to DR's all over PA and sometimes out of PA. We like the fact that she can take her work along with her and do it at her own pace so she does not feel overwhelmed and she's just having the best time with this experience this year. We feel as her parents that we made the right decision for her and our family and her medical health and welfare.

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I am a Reading Specialist with a strong desire to teach my children how to read. PA Cyber made that choice easy and possible with their great curriculum ch... 

I am a Reading Specialist with a strong desire to teach my children how to read. PA Cyber made that choice easy and possible with their great curriculum choices and extraordinary support system for their cyber families. Having worked for Huntington Learning Centers for almost 15 years and having tested hundreds of students in public, private and home school situations with well reading levels well below average, I decided that it was MY responsibility to make sure that my children received the best education that I could afford to give them. After doing some research into our local public and private schools, I decided that individualizing my children's education WAS the best way to educate them, so my daughter ( currently in 6th grade) and my son (currently in 5th grade) have been PA Cyber students since kindergarten and LOVE it.....and so do I! They have not missed out on ANY socialization skills either, mostly due to the fact that PA Cyber offers a huge variety of activities through their incredible Family Link system, but also because we can pick and choose as a family the type of social activities in which to involve our children. We believe it is our job as concerned parents to expose our children to quality education, and PA Cyber provides us with that opportunity!

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Our daughter suffers from a chronic disability and could not attend “regular school” on a consistent basis. If it was not for PA Cyber she would be missing... 

Our daughter suffers from a chronic disability and could not attend “regular school” on a consistent basis. If it was not for PA Cyber she would be missing vital education and receive a failing grade. Because of PA Cyber she is flourishing and routinely earns A’s.

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I have 2 children in PA Cyber. My oldest I enrolled because of all of the extras that come along with high school and I have been out of school for 15 year... 

I have 2 children in PA Cyber. My oldest I enrolled because of all of the extras that come along with high school and I have been out of school for 15 years things have changed and my child needs a little help and isn't allowed to bring books home. For my other child, he has a hearing problem since Kindergarten and now is in 5th…The last 2 years have been bad for him. I realized this year that his hearing was bothering him a lot more not that he couldn't hear well, but the attitude and remarks from the teachers over him talking loud…Most schools just don't seem to care about the child anymore at least the one in my district. This is our 1st yr. with PA Cyber and I know it is going to be much better for my children's education.

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Our son was struggling in school and we were being told that he was doing great. We knew he was not. We were pretty sure he had learning disabilities, h... 

Our son was struggling in school and we were being told that he was doing great. We knew he was not. We were pretty sure he had learning disabilities, his BEA school tested him and said he didn't. We chose PA Cyber hoping it would be a better experience. Wow, what a difference. He was retested and it was confirmed that he has a specific learning disability in reading and in math. He now receives the help he needs, tutoring, etc. It has been a wonderful experience. Every year we give him the choice of continuing with PACyber or going back to the public school, he doesn't choose public school. He is more relaxed and learning to be more independent. PACyber is the best. Thanks!

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We chose to pull our child out of school for the middle and h. school years because our District is so big. He has very mild autism and wants to obey every... 

We chose to pull our child out of school for the middle and h. school years because our District is so big. He has very mild autism and wants to obey every rule that has been made. He is a very sweet child and we knew he would be a target for being bullied. He also needed more help in his social skills as he came into his teen years. He has more friends now that he has ever had and is getting the help he needs. We are so happy that there is an alternative for schooling. We have 2 sons in college and could not afford a small private school for him. He's doing great, it's bee an answer to our prayers!!!!!.

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We wanted our child to be free of discrimination from the school district in which we live. We moved to the area and are considered outsiders, so our child... 

We wanted our child to be free of discrimination from the school district in which we live. We moved to the area and are considered outsiders, so our child was always picked on and bullied in school by the teachers and the principal. After 2 years of the abuse that he was put thru in a traditional public school, we were very blessed that we heard about PA Cyber and had the option to place our son in a safe environment. If my son did something wrong he was suspended from school, if another child did the same thing, well that was alright by the teacher, principal and the superintendent. I even went to the school to work part-time to see if that would help. Since enrolling our child in PA Cyber the stress is gone and I know that he is getting a QUALITY EDUCATION and he is confident with who he is. I think it is a shame to traditional public schools that they are permitted for their staff and administration to act with the behavior that was bestowed upon my son. Our reps should respect our wishes and allow our funds to go to the school in which we choose.

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My family chose PA Cyber over Clearfield Area Schools because it was a never ending battle with the district over stupid things. They would hassle my kids ... 

My family chose PA Cyber over Clearfield Area Schools because it was a never ending battle with the district over stupid things. They would hassle my kids while in school. Call us to the school over what they thought were issues and they weren't at all. They treat kids badly and wonder why they have trouble with them. PA Cyber ended all of that trouble for us. My kids are getting the education they deserve finally..without all the drama at Clearfield School. Thank you PA Cyber from the Zeigler household.

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Our local school district was not meeting the emotional or educational needs of our adopted son. He was terrified to go to school. He said that he felt l... 

Our local school district was not meeting the emotional or educational needs of our adopted son. He was terrified to go to school. He said that he felt like he was the "Bad" kid at school. When we moved him home with PA Cyber, his grades went from C's and D's to A's and B's. He is also getting OT (which the local school district said his problems weren't bad enough to need OT). He is receiving tutoring to help him academically. PA Cyber is even addressing his emotional support issues. The services that have been offered by PA Cyber have been superb. Our son is happy. This will be our second year for cyber school and our son says he wants to continue through high school.

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As a newspaper staff writer I had occasion to report on PA Cyber and other educational innovations coming out of Midland, Pa. What I learned convinced me ... 

As a newspaper staff writer I had occasion to report on PA Cyber and other educational innovations coming out of Midland, Pa.
What I learned convinced me I was witnessing nothing less than a revolutionary process - the ushering in of a new era in education.
Two years ago I joined the staff as communications coordinator. It has been a joy to be a part of an organization that is so professional, so dedicated to its students and families, and so creative in its approach to education.
Cyber school is not for every student, but for certain kids it is the answer to their needs and sometimes their desperate prayers.
The important point is that families have a choice, and that their choice of a charter or cyber charter school is supported by their tax dollars.
As a resident of West Virginia, I wish that my home state would join the charter school movement and offer cyber to our own kids.

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Our son was ill all the time in our public school. It came to the point where he could not breathe in the school. He had a tutor at home the last part of... 

Our son was ill all the time in our public school. It came to the point where he could not breathe in the school. He had a tutor at home the last part of his 8th grade year. We knew he couldn't continue in that school. It ended up that he was allergic to a mold in the school, but the mold was not at a level that the state felt it needed removed. He has been so much healthier learning at home. PA Cyber was an answer to our problem. He can still participate in outdoor sports with his friends, but remain healthy! He has also taken advantage of classes that he would not have been able to take at our public school.

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I almost lost my son at birth to a rare blood disorder. As the year progressed he almost died on us, but thanks to heroes at the Jeannette ambulance he was... 

I almost lost my son at birth to a rare blood disorder. As the year progressed he almost died on us, but thanks to heroes at the Jeannette ambulance he was revived almost immediately after being flat line. As his life went into his second year, we found out he had a heart murmur. He could not ever be hit in the mouth. My biggest worries came from bullies in school situation. At the time for his beginning kindergarten year, we took him to the local school district. They tested him around a table with other children. There were smaller children (who we were supposed to find babysitters for) playing in the corner of the gym. After the test, I had to wait 45 minutes to speak with the principal. I sat nicely listening to her talk to the parent before me about her tuna noodle casserole for dinner. When it was my turn to speak it was almost noon - lunch time in the working world. She told me she was placing my son at the lowest end of the class. Do not speak the principal said for I have to go to lunch. I went home and discovered a different cyber school than PA Cyber. I took him to Wexford to be tested and he tested high first grade. Here he is back with PA Cyber and soon to be in 5th grade at the age of nine. My 6 yr old daughter will be in second next year.

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I have been home schooling for over 15 years. 2 of my 4 older children went on to Public School for high school . My 2 youngest daughters Leah (graduating ... 

I have been home schooling for over 15 years. 2 of my 4 older children went on to Public School for high school . My 2 youngest daughters Leah (graduating this year) and Bethany have both been in PA Cyber School for high school. It has been a good experience for all of us allowing both my daughters to be involved with competitive skating, dance, music, piano and time during the week to attend a gym throughout the week. The staff and resources available are great! My relatives/friends in other states only wish they had the same program. Thank You.!

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We chose Pa Cyber because our school district was not meeting the educational, emotional and psychological needs of my children. My son has moderate to sev... 

We chose Pa Cyber because our school district was not meeting the educational, emotional and psychological needs of my children. My son has moderate to severe ADHD. They were doing nothing to her him. My adopted daughter was having emotional issues that they were only addressing by punishment, not trying to help her at all. I had heard about PA Cyber Charter School through friends at work. I checked them out as well as some other PA cyber schools. PA Cyber is the only on line cyber school that has the benefit of virtual classes. They get to be in a classroom setting with a teacher and other students, just like in a brick and mortar school but with the benefit of being at home in a safe environment that is conducive to learning. We LOVE Pa Cyber. The benefits are too numerous to mention. Thank you for giving parents a choice in their children’s education!

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My daughter, Lauren, was ill in her 9th and 10th grades. She went to summer school to make up all work. She needed to learn at her own pace until the mono ... 

My daughter, Lauren, was ill in her 9th and 10th grades. She went to summer school to make up all work. She needed to learn at her own pace until the mono and tonsillitis and strep throats were over.
PA Cyber gave her that opportunity, plus confidence in seeing she can do the work. She also attends a community college for Ethics presently, but all of it is attributable to PA Cyber and the confidence it gave her.

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My 8th grade daughter was struggling terribly in our public school district. Simply put, my daughter needed more than the district could provide. After a l... 

My 8th grade daughter was struggling terribly in our public school district. Simply put, my daughter needed more than the district could provide. After a long family discussion, we decided to give PA Cyber a try. We enrolled my daughter in January of 2008, and I have to say it was the best decision we have ever made. My daughter's main struggle in school was math. In her public school, she was always falling behind and did poorly. With the self paced classes PA Cyber offers, my daughter can continue to review areas that are problems for her. She doesn't move on in math until she understands the concept being taught. As it turns out, my daughter doesn't have nearly the math issue we thought she did; she just needed to be able to go at her own pace. I am happy to report that her current math grade is an A, and she is doing well in all of her other classes too. Thanks so much.

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Our son was graduated Oct. 2008 but would have dropped out of school if not for his caring PCCS family, in particular his Special Ed. teacher, K.M. and Ass... 

Our son was graduated Oct. 2008 but would have dropped out of school if not for his caring PCCS family, in particular his Special Ed. teacher, K.M. and Assit. Special Ed, R.W.
We are so lucky!
Thank You.

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We chose PA Cyber for our family because some of our children had special needs. As much as the school district tried to meet these needs, we felt that the... 

We chose PA Cyber for our family because some of our children had special needs. As much as the school district tried to meet these needs, we felt that the only way to have our kids education tailored to them and to provide a true individual plan for each child was home educating. Also for some of the needs we felt that subjecting our children to an environment where the kids would either be teased because of their differences or be swayed by the "pack" that we should educate at home. PA Cyber provides great and well rounded access to classes, activities and field trips. This gives the parents an opportunity to expose their children to QUALITY socialization among peers and other ages of children in a more structured and positive manner. PA Cyber has definitely enhanced the self-esteem of my children. They are comfortable being who they are and we are happy to know who they are. School choice is a great thing. Each child is different and we hope that are legislators are willing to continue to give each child the chance to choose the environment where they feel their child will best fit.

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I chose PACYBER after my son's second grade year in Carbondale Elementary. His grades were fine, but when asked to do basic math, reading and writing at ho... 

I chose PACYBER after my son's second grade year in Carbondale Elementary. His grades were fine, but when asked to do basic math, reading and writing at home he couldn't do it. I realized that he was one of those good kids who was getting lost in the public school system. He had no behavior issues. Ultimately that problem was that he had a teacher who was regularly absent and overly stressed. She was not able to properly teach the number of children she had in her class, everything was rushed and if you fell behind...well that was too bad. My son is currently retaking 2nd grade, because he couldn't even begin to comprehend the 3rd grade materials we had started. He has been so much more successful with me working one on one with him. Thank God PACYBER exists!

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Our family was required to move half way through my daughters eight grade year. Despite trying very hard to succeed in the new school she was shunned and ... 

Our family was required to move half way through my daughters eight grade year. Despite trying very hard to succeed in the new school she was shunned and assaulted. The school told me her only alternative was religious private schools 6K and 11K each for tuition. My dental hygienist recommended PA Cyber which graciously made an exception and let her attend half way through the school year as her Homebound tutoring would not be extended by the local school. Local school denied knowing anything at all about PACyber or any charter school. I'm very ashamed for them for not protecting the communities children from bullies and for hiding resources from them. The school has only provided data when forced to by the 'Right to Know' law. We need choices, my daughter is a high achieving well behaved child who was let down by traditional bricks and mortar school.

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