We opened our cyber doors on September 13, 2004. Since then, thousands of families across PA have trusted us with teaching their children, and we are proud to serve!
With this in mind, you can read below about our mission, vision, history and educational goal. Hence, you can learn about where we started and where we are going. Then, you may wish to further explore our FAQ to learn about how our school works, view a school demo, or contact us.
Our mission is to provide an individualized, growth-focused K-12 online public education in an engaging, technology-rich environment that empowers students to reach their full academic and leadership potential.
The Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS) will be widely recognized as Pennsylvania’s exemplary online charter school, providing superior educational opportunities to students across diverse backgrounds.
- PALCS will become a leader in applying best practices to create a vibrant and inclusive learning framework that is focused on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- By fostering multicultural and global perspectives, PALCS will prepare students to become responsible, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.
- Leveraging technological innovation and tools, PALCS will prepare students to meet the evolving challenges of a dynamic information and data-rich society.
- PALCS will empower students to take responsibility and ownership of their educational journey through a robust menu of activities, academic acceleration opportunities, and special events.
- PALCS will provide foundational skills as well as career and technical education training to help students successfully enter the workforce.
- PALCS will help students explore specialized training in the arts, humanities, and sciences, including micro-credentials, with an emphasis on practical application and real-world experiences.
- PALCS will strategically partner with parents and legal guardians of our students to ensure that the educational programs delivered to students are effective and rewarding.
Our History
Our Educational Goals
Our goal is to prepare students to be creative, natural and reasoned leaders. We want students grasp the concepts, forces, thinking that shape world cultures. Our programs of study teach students to solve problems both alone and, in groups.
PALCS teaches students to be skilled in reading, writing, math, history, science and the arts. We prepare students for success, whether they continue higher education or enter the work force. Our emphasis on computer skills gives students the tools needed to address the unique career and global prospects facing them after graduation.
PALCS’ goals include:
higher standardized test scores
improve the worth of performance-based reviews
improve student attendance
high graduation rates
superior teacher training
Teachers design their lessons and curriculum. Teachers also receive regular training to enhance our student’s experiences. Their final aims are:
Increase students subject matter knowledge
Enhance motivation and morale for students
Personalize each lesson
Student success and graduation
PALCS evaluates each student twice annually to ensure the student meets state standards. Through routine online conferences, students connect with their peers and network in their core and elective subjects.
We provide students who have problems with extra tools and tutoring to keep them current with their peers. A guidance counselor directs this. Frequent grading gives instant feedback for parents on their student’s work. Regular emails between teacher and parent/guardian give lessons to focus efforts and overcome glitches in school work.
Finally, the goal of PALCS is to nurture the natural curiosity of children. We want to instill the joy of learning and inspire students to a lifelong fascination with their potential and their world.