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Spring break is here! PALCS spring break takes place from Monday, April 10th – Monday, April 17th. Whether you are traveling, catching up on your favorite TV show or making sure get as much sleep as you can, remember the 3 important R’s: relax, rejuvenate and reflect on the school year thus far.

Relax. Take this time as a student or a family to step away from devices, calendars and daily duties and concentrate on unwinding from the first three marking periods and recharge. Maybe it is sitting in a quiet place, listening to some music, or curling up on the couch for family game night; whatever it is, be sure to take a time out from it all and concentrate on yourself. Remember, your best work comes when you are at your best self.

Rejuvenate. Have some fun! Go outside and explore, go on an adventure and discover something new. Take this time and do something that you’ve wanted to do but never had the time to; pamper yourself. Get involved in your local community and see all that’s out there. Call up your friends and plan an outing. GO outdoors and enjoy the spring time air. Whatever it may be, make sure to take the time to reconnect with yourself and as a family.

Reflect. Think about all the hard work you have done this year and pat yourself on the back. You deserve to be recognized. Look at what you have accomplished and write down some goals you hope to reach by the end of the school year. Perhaps it is moving up a letter grade in a specific class or getting an “A” on an upcoming project; either way making those goals will help you focus and keep you motivated. If you are struggling or the past few marking periods haven’t been your best, it is not too late turn it around. Do not give up hope or get discouraged. Make a plan of action! Research all the resources at your disposal and take advantage of them. Reach out to your teachers, your guidance counselor and your family, each one of them want you to succeed and are there to help you do so. Keep the channel of communication open and do not hesitate to ask for help. Here at PALCS, our goal is for you to succeed and do your best.

Most importantly, we want you to enjoy your break from classes and deadlines and stay safe! Come back on Tuesday, April 18th ready to tackle the rest of the school year and make marking period 4 the best one yet! PALCS is so proud to have such dedicated and motivated students and is so thankful for all of your hard work!

By PALCS Information Team|2024-07-18T02:20:58-04:00April 10th, 2017|Categories: School News, Latest News|Tags: Holiday, Tips|

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The Information Team: This team manages the content on this blog, which provides interesting content related to our school and education at large. The information team also help prospective families on their journey to enrollment.

Students have participated in the Hour of Code and have developed apps for Google Chrome and various code snippets. For creative gamers, PALCS hosts its own server for students to participate in Minecraft Club.
Students have the opportunity to travel internationally, often for elective credit. Previous travel opportunities have included Costa Rica, Canada, China and Panama.
Students can read and contribute to PA Leadership’s award-winning online student newspaper, “The Talon”, which is edited by students in our Journalism course. PALCS Student Government also produces a newsletter, “The Observer”.
PALCS has an in-house video production studio so teachers can make dynamic videos for their lessons.
Over 150 highly qualified teachers work at PALCS. Teachers work from one of our offices, in either West Chester or Pittsburgh.
PALCS opened its digital doors on September 13, 2004. Over 2000 young adults have graduated from PALCS since the school opened.
While equipment is provided, PALCS families can access school from any device with an Internet connection.
Students can reach out to their teachers at any time through many outlets: phone, email, instant message, or chat.
Attendance is tracked by logging in on school days, Monday – Friday.
The guidance department at PALCS offers access to Career Cruising, a website that helps students explore career possibilities.
All PALCS students receive a laptop computer with a webcam, headset microphone, and a printer/copier/scanner. The computer automatically downloads required programs and updates and is filtered for school use.
Our students are active in community sports, participate on local school district teams, and some even play at the semi-pro level!
PALCS uses a variety of materials from many different publishers: both physical and virtual textbooks, novels, workbooks and/or other types of supplemental content such as websites and educational programs.
Students who are struggling academically receive help from a PALCS Academic Advisor, who will assist students with organization and scheduling, will facilitate communication and will provide additional support.
Students in our art classes receive an art kit with a variety of materials such as paint and clay. Painted or drawn pictures can be scanned into the computer via the provided printer/copier/scanner. Students can use their provided webcam to take a picture of sculptures and models.
The PALCS Network is an online social community and resource for PALCS families to connect with other parents and students. We have optional activities and field trips around the state to keep students engaged and active!
PALCS students are initiated into the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society each year in a blended on-site/virtual ceremony.
PALCS offers Homework Help in the evenings. Students can receive live help from a PALCS teacher in the virtual classroom.
Students receive classroom materials on a year-to-year basis, but keep their school computer as long as they are enrolled in the school.
PALCS provides computer programs and websites to complete virtual labs for science courses.
PALCS students can go on many educational, science-related field trips. We’ve gone to Physics Days at Hersheypark and Kennywood, SciTech Days at the Carnegie Science Center, the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Zoos and more!
PALCS has an active Student Government. Students can run for office and participate in committees that spearhead projects, events and fundraisers. Student Government also builds leadership skills and offers unique retreats and field trips.
PALCS graduates have gone on to a range of careers, including becoming teachers, medical professionals, engineers, performing artists, athletes, and officers in the military.
Parents can get involved by joining the monthly Parent Advisory Board. The board meets with the principal monthly to provide feedback and school improvement suggestions.
PALCS faculty and staff participate and encourage students to get involved in various volunteer and community service projects throughout the year. The school participates in regular clothing drives, food drives, and fundraisers.
In 2018, 93 students took 162 AP exams with an average score of 3.9. 87% of these students obtained a score of 3 or higher.
PALCS supports students from day one with a face-to-face orientation. Families are then guided through an Introduction to Online Learning course as they settle into cyber school.
PALCS focuses on weekly flexibility. Students can generally work one-to-two weeks ahead in their courses.
PALCS students can start exposure to a foreign language as young as Kindergarten!
After orientation, the only required travel for students is to complete state-mandated PSSA or Keystone testing, depending on grade level. PALCS has numerous testing facilities throughout the state, making it as convenient as possible for students to attend. PALCS teachers proctor the test so students can meet teachers and other students in their area.
Students do complete physical education in cyber school. Classes teach students the importance of incorporating a regular fitness routine into their daily lives and include many instructional videos.
The PALCS University Scholars Program has a Mock Trial team that has consistently performed well at both county and district levels.
PALCS students perform better on standardized testing. In 2018, our students received an average SAT score of 1166 and an average ACT score of 26.1. State averages: 1073 for SAT and 23.7 for ACT.
PALCS graduates have attended schools ranging from small private colleges such as Grove City, Washington and Jefferson, Allegheny, Messiah and LaSalle; major state universities like Penn State, Pitt, Temple and Drexel; and Ivy League schools like Princeton, Harvard and Yale.
Our internal IT Help Desk is just a phone call away during business hours for technology assistance. We have trainings and tutorials available on-demand.
According to state law, cyber school students may continue to participate in extra-curricular activities and sports through their local schools.
Talented PALCS students have performed on many stages and have been heard on the radio across the state. Students have even performed at prestigious Carnegie Hall and on Broadway in New York City.
In addition to teachers, PALCS families have access to dedicated guidance counselors and dozens of student services support staff. Help is always just a call or click away!
After high school, 79% of the PALCS Class of 2018 chose to further their education with post-secondary school. 18% entered directly into the work force, and 2% entered the military.
The PALCS Mascot is the Eagle and the school colors are blue and yellow.
PALCS has a yearly commencement in Lancaster for all graduates and families who wish to attend.
Students get personalized feedback on assignments.
The PALCS University Scholars Program hosts two National Academic Quiz Tournament teams that compete and perform well at the national tournament level. A PALCS student was named to the 2016 Pennsylvania National All-Star Scholastic Tournament team.
PALCS offers a Tier 1 public school diploma that is recognized as equal to a traditional brick-and-mortar school by the PA Department of Education and all post-secondary schools. Graduates have the same opportunities as other high school graduates, if not better, as cyber school students can focus on education and learn important self-motivation skills.
PALCS Center for Performing and Fine Arts students regularly participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Orchestra Festival.
PALCS offers the University Scholars Program for gifted and motivated learners. The blended on-site and virtual program offers honors and AP courses to accepted students, though any PALCS student may take up to two AP courses through University Scholars.
There are a 368 courses available at PALCS. 49 courses are offered to to elementary students, 43 to middle school, and 56 core courses and 101 electives to high school students. For middle and high school students, the University Scholars Program adds an additional 42 courses and the Center for Performing and Fine Arts adds 77.
Students occasionally choose to mail finished projects to their teachers: we proudly display student artwork in our offices and learning centers!
Students enrolled in PALCS participate in their communities and pursue fantastic interests. We have published novelists, junior firefighters, app developers, notable athletes, and performers of both stage and screen.
PALCS has an award-winning Robotics team, placing in both the First Lego League and the First Tech Challenge.

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Students have participated in the Hour of Code and have developed apps for Google Chrome and various code snippets. For creative gamers, PALCS hosts its own server for students to participate in Minecraft Club.

Students have the opportunity to travel internationally, often for elective credit. Previous travel opportunities have included Costa Rica, Canada, China and Panama.

Students can read and contribute to PA Leadership’s award-winning online student newspaper, “The Talon”, which is edited by students in our Journalism course. PALCS Student Government also produces a newsletter, “The Observer”.

PALCS has an in-house video production studio so teachers can make dynamic videos for their lessons.

Over 150 highly qualified teachers work at PALCS. Teachers work from one of our offices, in either West Chester or Pittsburgh.

PALCS opened its digital doors on September 13, 2004. Over 2000 young adults have graduated from PALCS since the school opened.

While equipment is provided, PALCS families can access school from any device with an Internet connection.

Students can reach out to their teachers at any time through many outlets: phone, email, instant message, or chat.

Attendance is tracked by logging in on school days, Monday – Friday.

The guidance department at PALCS offers access to Career Cruising, a website that helps students explore career possibilities.

All PALCS students receive a laptop computer with a webcam, headset microphone, and a printer/copier/scanner. The computer automatically downloads required programs and updates and is filtered for school use.

Our students are active in community sports, participate on local school district teams, and some even play at the semi-pro level!

PALCS uses a variety of materials from many different publishers: both physical and virtual textbooks, novels, workbooks and/or other types of supplemental content such as websites and educational programs.

Students who are struggling academically receive help from a PALCS Academic Advisor, who will assist students with organization and scheduling, will facilitate communication and will provide additional support.

Students in our art classes receive an art kit with a variety of materials such as paint and clay. Painted or drawn pictures can be scanned into the computer via the provided printer/copier/scanner. Students can use their provided webcam to take a picture of sculptures and models.

The PALCS Network is an online social community and resource for PALCS families to connect with other parents and students. We have optional activities and field trips around the state to keep students engaged and active!

PALCS students are initiated into the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society each year in a blended on-site/virtual ceremony.

PALCS offers Homework Help in the evenings. Students can receive live help from a PALCS teacher in the virtual classroom.

Students receive classroom materials on a year-to-year basis, but keep their school computer as long as they are enrolled in the school.

PALCS provides computer programs and websites to complete virtual labs for science courses.

PALCS students can go on many educational, science-related field trips. We’ve gone to Physics Days at Hersheypark and Kennywood, SciTech Days at the Carnegie Science Center, the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Zoos and more!

PALCS has an active Student Government. Students can run for office and participate in committees that spearhead projects, events and fundraisers. Student Government also builds leadership skills and offers unique retreats and field trips.

PALCS graduates have gone on to a range of careers, including becoming teachers, medical professionals, engineers, performing artists, athletes, and officers in the military.

Parents can get involved by joining the monthly Parent Advisory Board. The board meets with the principal monthly to provide feedback and school improvement suggestions.

PALCS faculty and staff participate and encourage students to get involved in various volunteer and community service projects throughout the year. The school participates in regular clothing drives, food drives, and fundraisers.

In 2018, 93 students took 162 AP exams with an average score of 3.9. 87% of these students obtained a score of 3 or higher.

PALCS supports students from day one with a face-to-face orientation. Families are then guided through an Introduction to Online Learning course as they settle into cyber school.

PALCS focuses on weekly flexibility. Students can generally work one-to-two weeks ahead in their courses.

PALCS students can start exposure to a foreign language as young as Kindergarten!

Students do complete physical education in cyber school. Classes teach students the importance of incorporating a regular fitness routine into their daily lives and include many instructional videos.

The PALCS University Scholars Program has a Mock Trial team that has consistently performed well at both county and district levels.

PALCS students perform better on standardized testing. In 2018, our students received an average SAT score of 1166 and an average ACT score of 26.1. State averages: 1073 for SAT and 23.7 for ACT.

PALCS graduates have attended schools ranging from small private colleges such as Grove City, Washington and Jefferson, Allegheny, Messiah and LaSalle; major state universities like Penn State, Pitt, Temple and Drexel; and Ivy League schools like Princeton, Harvard and Yale.

Our internal IT Help Desk is just a phone call away during business hours for technology assistance. We have trainings and tutorials available on-demand.

According to state law, cyber school students may continue to participate in extra-curricular activities and sports through their local schools.

Talented PALCS students have performed on many stages and have been heard on the radio across the state. Students have even performed at prestigious Carnegie Hall and on Broadway in New York City.

In addition to teachers, PALCS families have access to dedicated guidance counselors and dozens of student services support staff. Help is always just a call or click away!

After high school, 79% of the PALCS Class of 2018 chose to further their education with post-secondary school. 18% entered directly into the work force, and 2% entered the military.

The PALCS Mascot is the Eagle and the school colors are blue and yellow.

PALCS has a yearly commencement in Lancaster for all graduates and families who wish to attend.

Students get personalized feedback on assignments.

The PALCS University Scholars Program hosts two National Academic Quiz Tournament teams that compete and perform well at the national tournament level. A PALCS student was named to the 2016 Pennsylvania National All-Star Scholastic Tournament team.

PALCS Center for Performing and Fine Arts students regularly participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Orchestra Festival.

PALCS offers the University Scholars Program for gifted and motivated learners. The blended on-site and virtual program offers honors and AP courses to accepted students, though any PALCS student may take up to two AP courses through University Scholars.

Students occasionally choose to mail finished projects to their teachers: we proudly display student artwork in our offices and learning centers!

Students enrolled in PALCS participate in their communities and pursue fantastic interests. We have published novelists, junior firefighters, app developers, notable athletes, and performers of both stage and screen.

PALCS has an award-winning Robotics team, placing in both the First Lego League and the First Tech Challenge.

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