CVLA (Asynchronous Online Learning)
Overview
Centennial Virtual Learning Academy is Centennial School District’s in-house cyber school option, which uses Accelerate Ed for its curriculum, teachers, and support. Accelerate Ed is a web-based student portal which includes access to student coursework, virtual classrooms, an online grade-book, a monthly calendar, and weekly progress indicators.
Advantages to CVLA
Students enrolled in CVLA have access to:
District resources and facilities
Individualized guidance and support from school counselors and district administrators
District-sponsored extracurricular activities and sports teams
District-sponsored field trips and school events such as dances, pep rallies, and awards ceremonies
A William Tennent High School diploma (upon coursework completion) and the district graduation ceremony
Enrollment in career and technology programs at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
Dual enrollment with local and national institutions to earn college credit
School pictures and yearbooks
District-sponsored scholarship opportunities
All technology needed to access coursework including an iPad (K-1) or a Chromebook (Grades 2-12)
Benefits of Accelerate ED
Centennial has partnered with Accelerate Ed to bring virtual learners:
A tuition-free program
Online teacher support on-demand via phone or email
On-demand tech support, via phone or ticket, 8am-10pm EST, weekdays
Engaging curriculum which personalizes the learning experience
Clear learning objectives and rubrics to set assessment expectations
An easy to use online platform with interactive lessons
Built in learning support tools such as text-to speech, translation, and pacing calendar
A sense of community with events that are fun and educational
A flexible schedule allows your child to move at their own pace
Cyber Charter Comparison
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Platform
Students are provided with a web-based student portal which includes access to their coursework, virtual classrooms, online gradebook and numerous other resources. The portal also includes a monthly calendar and weekly progress indicator to help students stay on track to finish their coursework on time. Additionally, students have the option to schedule on-demand synchronous sessions with their teacher when needed.
Parents are enrolled as observers in their child’s courses. As long as a valid email is provided, observers and students are emailed weekly progress reports. Additionally, observers may log in to our learning management system at any time to see grades, pacing, course material, and teacher feedback. Contact information is present within the course so that a parent may contact the student’s teacher.
Materials, Equipment & Technical Support
Students in Centennial Virtual Learning Academy receive a district-issued iPad (K-1) or Chromebook (Grades 2-12) with webcam and microphone to utilize while in the program. If assistance is needed to ensure internet connectivity, please reach out to your CSD guidance counselor. When required, CVLA also provides textbooks and/or physical copies of reading materials and manipulatives. If needed, Help Desk Specialists are available Monday- Friday, from 8am to 10pm EST, in order to provide assistance with the online interface. In addition, District-provided technical support is available for any hardware issues, Monday- Friday, from 8am-4pm EST.
Learning Environment
We recognize that each student has unique requirements for flexible scheduling. Centennial Virtual Learning Academy is designed to provide students with the flexibility they need while maintaining daily (elementary and middle grades) or weekly (high school) checkpoints to ensure students are accountable and develop the necessary skills to be a successful online learner. The Accelerate Ed curriculum is standards-aligned and district‑approved for grades K-12. Courses are designed with a consistent weekly module structure which provides students with engaging content while dividing the coursework into manageable lessons. Courses include a wealth of web-based resources, including lectures, videos, interactive animations, supplemental materials from textbook publishers and a wide range of other engaging educational media.