In selecting courses, there is a distinction between a student’s chosen Attendance Model and the Instructional Model in which any given course is offered.  For the 2026-27 school year, Butler Area School District students are able to choose one of two Attendance Models, while courses will be offered through one or more Instructional Models.

In-Person (IP): attend school building for classes

Cyber: complete courses online

*Note - Must meet PA Act 47 requirements for attendance

Live Instruction at School (IP):

• In-person at school

Virtual Blended Program (VB): 

• Self-paced with deadlines

• Edgenuity and/or Google Classroom

The Virtual Blended (VB) model combines asynchronous settings with the addition of live support when needed. The Blended Classroom will primarily use Edgenuity.  However, for some courses other platforms such as Google Classroom may be used. 

Students will be required to maintain a steady pace in their coursework. In addition, they will be required to attend scheduled live support sessions. The Virtual Blended model offers the flexibility of a self-paced course combined with scheduled teacher office hours to support students.

Virtual Blended classes are available to students in grades 6-12. Scheduling is flexible, however once enrolled, student attendance is required.

Students are expected to meet the following expectations:

• Attend live support sessions as scheduled.

• Virtual Blended students are expected to meet the weekly course deadlines.

• Make consistent academic progress.

• Participate in standardized testing unless exempted.

• Specific course participation requirements as specified in the course registration book.

• Meet PA Act 47 Attendance Requirements.

Failure to meet these requirements could result in one of the following actions:

1. Being assigned to attend school at their respective normal school for periodic in-person check-in sessions.

2. Being assigned to attend school at their respective normal school and completing cyber work in person.

3. Being assigned to attend Centre Avenue Community School and completing cyber work in person (TEACH).

4. Being removed from the Cyber Education program and returning to school in person. 

1. Review the course offerings and descriptions in the academic areas and the recommended course sequences included in this Course Selection Guide.

2. Follow the instructions given by guidance counselors and/or administrators during their presentations in classes.

3. Consult your parents and teachers for course recommendations.

4. Complete and Submit the Course Selection Sheet.