Our DCA Goal is 100% of students will pass all of their classes and meet with success!

In order for this rich goal to be achieved, we need to work as a team.

Students - Here's what you can do:

1. Develop and follow a plan that helps you to stay on track with your coursework.

2. Ensure that you log into your classes and complete your work.

3. Go to office hours and the drop-In Center to get help.

4. Email or message your teacher and share what you need.

5. Study difficult concepts.

6. Inform your parent(s)/guardian(s), teachers, counselor or peers about any struggles you are having and work together to get/do what you need to succeed.

Families - Here's what you can do:

1. Read the Attendance Works document to help you support your teen with engaging in school.

2. Schedule regular check-ups with your child to discuss and VIEW what they are learning (Schoology).

3. Attend to your child's emotional needs and communicate with teachers, counselors, doctors, etc. to ensure your child has support.

4. Communicate concerns with teachers and counselors and work together to determine a plan of support.

We will reach out to studnets and families as well to schedule a meeting for students who are struggling. We are committed to ensuring that every student is valued, engaged, and instilled with the confidence and skills for future success.

Have a lovely weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. Kecia Nesmith

Principal of the Downingtown Cyber Academy and Supervisor of Teaching & Learning

10/12 - Yom Kippur

10/14 - Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day

10/21-10/25 -BASC-3 BESS Assessment for Grades 7-9 Full Time Students Only

10/29 - Last Day of Marking Period 1

10/31 - Halloween

11/1 - No School Diwali; All Saint's Day

DCA/BVA K-6 students will follow the CCIU Brandywine Virtual Academy calendar. See more in BVA sections below.

DCA 7-12 students will follow the same calendar and letter day sas the DASD brick-and-mortar schools, including early dismissals, two-hour delays, and inclement weather days.

DCA Students in Grades 7-9 will take the BASC 3 - BESS Assessment in their Advisory classes on a day designated by the teacher during the week of 10/21 - 10/25. See the letter from Pupil Services below.

Neurodivergence In The Classroom

In recent years, educators have become increasingly aware of the need for practical and effective tools to address the unique learning styles of their neurodivergent students. In this hands-on workshop, Rick Silver, MD and Mary Jo Puglisi, LCPC will provide participants the opportunity to assess their own strengths and challenges working with this population of students; and to develop customized solutions to specific issues they face in the educational setting. This workshop will allow participants to manage learning-limiting behaviors and mindsets, build a more supportive learning environment and decrease classroom stress.

Register: Click Here

All DCA students are considered students in their home buildings even if they are full-time DCA. Please check your child's school below for upcoming events and activities in which they can participate!

We are partnering with the Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) within the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) to provide instruction and teachers for students in grades K-6 who wish to learn online. Students will follow the school year calendars provided by the BVA.

Please visit our DCA website at dc.dasd.org for more information.

Backpack Resources

Email: cyberacademy@dasd.org
Website: dc.dasd.org
Location: 540 Trestle Place, Downingtown, PA, USA
Phone: 610-269-8460
Facebook: http://facebook.com/dca
Twitter: @dasd_dca