Our Classes
21CCCS teachers work together from our office in Exton,
individualizing the curriculum to suit individual student
learning styles and varying academic levels. Our teachers
developed the curriculum based upon the Pennsylvania
standards and teach the core subject classes and most
electives. All of our classes are designed to help prepare
students for the next phase of their lives, whether that be
continuing their education or joining the workforce.
Most classes are available in a variety of ability levels,
including Honors, Gifted, and Advanced Placement (AP).
Qualified students may also take online college courses,
or take classes at their local college or university.
Our classes have a posted syllabus and the students are
guided in their progress. In general, work can be completed
any time of the day during the week. Students use the Internet
to access their classes, check in with their teachers with
questions or for feedback on their work, and they can easily
do this from any location with an Internet connection.
21CCCS classes use a traditional textbook, as well as having
access to an online version of the text. Many students enjoy
having a textbook, which allows them to work while offline
and gives them a break from the computer. We also provide
a printer and scanner, and other hardware such as a digital
camera or a graphic tablet when needed for a specific class.
To help students stay focused, blocking and tracking software
may be used to remove access to sites that could be
distracting.
Live webcasts, sometimes called “virtual classrooms,” are
very popular with students. In this real time setting our
teacher can provide direct instruction, review instructional
materials, and demonstrate how to solve problems. Students
interact through a chat room to ask and answer questions
and participate in group discussions, and they can speak to
the teacher and the class using the built-in microphone. The
webcasts are recorded, so students who cannot attend the
live event can view it at their convenience. |
