Contacts:
Grade 7 and Grade 8 Students – Contact Mr. Rich DeSocio.
Grade 9 and Grade 10 Students – Contact Ms. McHugh.
Blue Bombers Academy | Vs. | For-Profit Cyber Schools | |
Educational Setting: | Online only | Online only | |
Instructors: | Cyber Academy Teachers | Cyber Academy Teachers | |
Instruction: | Self-paced online lessons | Self-paced online lessons | |
Tutoring: | Online w/Cyber Academy Staff | Online w/Cyber Academy Staff | |
Socialization: | No opportunity for socialization | No opportunity for socialization | |
Schedule: | Flexible Schedule | Flexible Schedule | |
Graduation & Scholarships: | Students earn a Palmerton diploma and graduate with classmates. They are also eligible to earn up to $175,000 in scholarships awarded to PASD graduates | Participates Cyber School Graduation | |
Access to resources: | Students have full access to district resources and facilities, including guidance counseling, labs, dual enrollment courses, libraries and athletic facilities. | Students only have Access Cyber School Resources | |
Extracurriculars: | Students may join district sponsored extracurricular activities, special interest groups and sports teams. | Participates in Cyber School Activities if available | |
Cost to PASD Taxpayers: | $5,500 | $16,000 to $ 40,000 |
Forms & Documents