OPEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA
ABOUT US
Pennsylvania Online School
At Pennwood Cyber Charter School, we believe in the potential of every student. No matter your child’s needs, our caring teachers and high-quality K–12 curriculum can put them on the learning path that works for them today while leading them toward a bright tomorrow.
Pennwood Cyber Charter School is part of Connections Academy®, a network of online public schools with no tuition cost to families. Students across Pennsylvania can also benefit from:
- A variety of career-readiness resources and opportunities
- Opportunities to earn high school credit, industry certification, and college credit simultaneously
- A unique three-week C-Term, offering time to participate in project-based learning and more
Sign up for our eGuide and learn more about the ways Connections Academy can help your child prepare for whatever’s next.
GRADES K-12
- Serving grades K-12 students
- Featuring engaging, online curriculum designed by experts
CERTIFIED TEACHERS
- Pennsylvania-certified teachers specially trained in online learning
- Providing personalized support for all types of learners
PUBLIC PROGRAM
- Fully virtual with no cost to families
- Tuition is paid by Pennsylvania taxpayers
Why Learn Online
Leading Pennsylvania Students Forward
- Pursue a passion like athletics or the arts
- Attend school in a safe, supportive environment
- Take academically advanced and college preparatory classes
- Get support to help with learning challenges
- Gain real-world career and technical skills
- Find a public-school alternative to homeschooling

WHAT IT'S LIKE
High-Quality Online Education
Every student can find a place at Pennwood Cyber Charter School: whether your child is striving for college, wants to start work after graduation, or needs extra support, we’ll help prepare them for a changing world. Our students come from all over Pennsylvania and found a school that works for who they are. We’ll partner with you to help your child learn in a way that’s right for them. No matter where they are now, or where they hope to go.

Individualized learning plans that fit each student’s needs
We review every student’s background and learning needs and put together a plan that nurtures their passions and helps them overcome their challenges. As they progress, we adjust their plan to meet their changing needs with engaging curriculum designed by online learning experts.

One-on-one support
Our teachers make sure students are thriving and are quick to act whenever any student struggles. Whether a student needs additional resources, time with a counselor or one-on-one instruction, they’ll receive the right support.

Caring teachers eager to collaborate
Every Pennwood Cyber Charter School teacher is specially trained in online education and state certified. Whatever a student’s particular needs, our teachers work with them to ensure they can succeed in school and in the real world and build connections with every student.

Parents as partners
As your child’s Learning Coach, you will be there to support their learning and celebrate their successes. And we’ll be right by your side, ensuring you have the resources you need.

Socializing with friends online and in-person
From Live Lesson® classes to virtual clubs and voluntary in-person field trips, your child will have plenty of opportunity to meet and make friends with other students.
CONNECTIONS ACADEMY REVIEWS
Partners In Learning
At Pennwood Cyber Charter School, we give you the opportunity to be your child’s learning coach so you can be a part of their successes. Pennwood Cyber Charter School may be new, but it builds on the experience and expertise honed of our broad network of schools. Here’s what parents are saying about their experience at other Connections Academy network schools.
97%
Of parents are satisfied with the helpfulness of their child's Connections Academy teacher.
95%
Of parents agree the Connections Academy curriculum is high-quality.
96%
Of parents agree their student is satisfied with the Connections Academy program.
* Based on the 2023 Parent Satisfaction Survey