Central York

The Role of the Coordinator

The Central York Cyber Academy Coordinator
serves a variety of roles to meet the needs of
students so that each learner may strive to 
achieve his or her full potential.

The role of the Coordinator at Central York
Cyber Academy is to:

• Oversee the enrollment process for new students

• Meet with and assess student needs prior to enrollment

• Coordinate new student orientation

• Guide student decision-making about course selection by reviewing academic records to ensure appropriate placement in courses

• Track student progress toward grade advancement and graduation, monitoring  academic progress, suggesting strategies for success, and recommending remediation as needed

• Monitor student attendance in accordance with PA State law and District policy and procedures

• Maintain communication with both parents and students about student progress and opportunities

•  Connect students and families to resources and services within and outside of school. Examples include:
  • Student Assistance, Peer tutoring, School Counselor, School Social Worker, Special Education Director

• Facilitate a successful transition for students entering CYCA or returning to Central York School District

• Assist in coordinating student participation in PSSA and Keystone Exams

• Facilitate communication between Odysseyware Academy, students, parents, and educators

• Serve as a student advocate
  

Lisa A. Cornbower, M.S.
DIstrict Coordinator
Central York Cyber Academy
(717)846-6789 ext 1427
lcornbower@cysd.k12.pa.us

                   CYCA NEWS

Note to Parents/Guardians:

On behalf of CYCA, I am pleased to welcome 
you to the 2020-21 school year! I am looking 
forward to a productive partnership with you 
to ensure our learners can achieve their 
highest potential. I recognize that in order 
to be successful in school, our learners 
need support from both the home and 
school. I believe that a strong partnership 
with you will make a great difference in your 
child’s education. As partners, we share the 
responsibility for our learner's success. I ask 
that you guide and support your child’s 
learning by ensuring that he/she:

1. Establishes a routine to complete his/her online coursework 
2. Strives to maintain pace in each online course
3. Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject
4.  Knows that you expect him/her to succeed in school and become a life long learner that is college and/or career ready upon graduation

Technical Support

For technical support of the District supplied Chromebook or MacBook Pro, please contact:

Ms. Debbie Bieber
Technology Specialist
(717)846-6789 ext 1342
dbieber@cysd.k12.pa.us

For Odysseyware Academy technical support, please contact:

OWA Support Services
1-888-399-4267 option 1, then option 1
Office Hours: 8 AM -6 PM EST M - F
owasupport@odysseyware.com 
                                

ODYSSEYWARE ACADEMIC Services

For academic assistance, in addition to that provided by course teacher, please contact:

Live Chat Tutoring 
https://conceptcoaching.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

Available M-F 8 AM - 10 PM EST 
                  Saturday 11 AM- 7:30 PM

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Maintain pace in your coursework
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   Elementary and Middle School Learners:

• Elementary and middle school students enrolled in 4 courses should strive to complete 20 assignments per week (approximately 1-2 assignments in each class per day/5 days per week). 
• Elementary and Middle school students who are successful in achieving this goal tend to spend 20 hours per week completing coursework.

   High School Learners:

• High school students, enrolled in 4 courses, should strive to complete at least a total of 40 assignments per week (approximately 2-3 assignments in each class per day/5 days per week).
• High school students who are successful in achieving this goal tend to spend 30-35 hours per week completing coursework.

Maintain appropriate school attendance          

It is expected that students exhibit regular school attendance, even in an online setting. Without regular attendance and submission of assignments a student is placing his/her academic goal of passing the course, grade advancement, and earning sufficient credits required for graduation in jeopardy. In addition, Central York School District regards cyber truancy in the same manner as truancy from the traditional school.

Be mindful of course weighting

Each course has a variety of components including lessons, quizzes, projects, and tests. To be successful it is important to complete and submit all assignments to the best of your ability. Each component is assigned a weight value as follows:

• Lessons - 20% of the total grade
•  Quizzes - 25% of the total grade  
•  Projects - 25% of the total grade
• Tests - 30% of the total grade                
  

Communicate with the course instructor

Ways to communicate with the instructor include:

• Using the help button within the lesson if you need help with a specific lesson question
• Contact the teacher by telephone or email
• Attend teacher Office Hours