Agora Cyber Charter School—a K¹² Certified School—
combines visionary leadership and the highest-quality
distance-learning curriculum available today to provide an
innovative, highly effective education for Pennsylvania students.

Agora Cyber Charter School is a state-approved public charter
school. The curriculum is provided by K¹², and is accessed via
the Online School (OLS) as well as through more traditional
methods, with materials—including books, CDs, and even bags
of rocks and dirt—delivered right to the family's doorstep.

Parents and students are assigned their own state-certified
teacher to help guide and track their progress through the
curriculum. There are regular, face-to-face meetings as well.

Student/student interaction is heavily stressed too, so Agora
students are always well-educated and well-socialized.

	Who is this intended for? Agora Cyber Charter School serves students in grades K-12 across the state.
	What are the costs? Because it is part of the public school system, Agora Cyber Charter School is tuition free. The entire curriculum, a loaner computer and printer, and high-speed Internet access are also free.
	How do I get started? Fill out the form to the right to learn more about Agora and to find out how to enroll your child!

Agora Cyber Charter School is proud to use the exceptional
curriculum from K¹². Developed by cognitive scientists,
noted leaders in the educational field, math and reading
specialists, and veteran public- and private-school teachers,
the K¹² curriculum is known as one of the most researched
and effective learning programs in the nation.

With a laser focus on how kids actually learn, the K¹²
curriculum helps all kinds of kids unlock their personal full
academic potential and achieve mastery of the key concepts
and skills they will need to succeed in life. Students learn
through instruction, texts, hands-on experiences, and an
easy-to-use Online School (OLS), supported by supplemental
materials.

From gifted children, to kids whose lives require an
individualized schooling schedule, to those who need a
gentler pace than in a traditional classroom, K¹² provides an
adaptable but focused learning environment and a rigorous,
high-caliber education that meets or exceeds Pennsylvania
Academic Standards.

With more than 700 lessons per grade level, you can be
sure your children are receiving thorough instruction in:

• Language Arts/English
• Math
• Science
• History
• Art
• Music

High school students take courses in these core subjects,
and also have access to electives such as foreign languages
and AP® courses.

Parents of Agora Cyber Charter School students never
need to feel alone in the education process. Agora's
state-certified teachers are constantly involved in the
instruction of your child by helping with teaching techniques,
pacing issues, comprehension challenges, positive
reinforcement techniques, and other facets of the instruction
experience.

Teachers interact with their assigned families on a
regular basis during:

• Consistently scheduled conference calls
• Parent/teacher workshops
• Teacher-guided gatherings
• Synchronized instructional opportunities

At Agora Cyber Charter School, we've also taken great care
to think outside of the classroom. The program aims to bring
families, neighbors, and the Agora Cyber Charter School
community together through community service days,
science fairs, spelling bees, and other gatherings each year.

Gatherings might include:

• Museums
• Roller- and ice-skating parks
• Local zoos
• Parks
• Libraries
• Academic gatherings featuring writing, science, and more

Eligibility Requirements

Agora Cyber Charter School accepts eligible students in
kindergarten through twelfth grade who reside in Pennsylvania.
Incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by
September 1, 2007.

Student Assessments

At Agora Cyber Charter School, assessments are integral
tools for gathering information about students' progress,
strengths, and weaknesses in order to provide the best
possible education. They also help in determining the grades
children receive each semester on their progress reports. The
following are part of Agora Cyber Charter School's
assessment program:

• Placement assessments in math and reading before
  courses are assigned
• Lesson assessments to determine mastery on a daily
  basis
• Unit assessments to assess mastery of the lessons in
  a unit
• Semester evaluations
• Teacher conferences and informal progress reviews
• Pennsylvania State achievement and proficiency tests
• DIBELS (Literacy Screening)