Welcome to our Lehighton Area Virtual Academy--LAVA
The Lehighton Area School District, in partnership with the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 (CLIU #21), is in our 13th year of offering Lehighton Area Virtual Academy (LAVA) an exciting online option for students and families interested in cyber school.
Choosing the Right Online School
Parents and guardians carefully consider different educational options for their children each school year. LAVA is a 100% online cyber program tailored to meet your child's educational requirements. While other cyber-charter schools advertise themselves as "tuition-free," they are not truly free. Lehighton Area School District is required to pay tuition for your child to attend these schools. For instance, LASD pays $12,890.87 annually for one student and $30,394.30 annually for a student with special education needs to attend a cyber-charter school. This financial impact can influence the budget and potentially lead to tax increases. We encourage you to explore our academy and discover the unique offerings of LAVA. Your decision to enroll your child in LAVA as opposed to another cyber-charter school will have a direct impact on you, your child, and our community.
Advantages of Lehighton Area Virtual Academy (LAVA)
Stay enrolled in Lehighton Area School District - This allows you to earn a diploma from LASD and to participate in our district’s extracurricular activities.
Flexible learning options - Your learning program and curriculum is adapted to fit your needs. Learn at the right pace for you, at the time and place that you choose.
Highly engaging curriculum - We use state-of-the-art curriculum designed to be engaging, fun, and to target multiple learning styles.
Pursue your interests - Choose from a wide variety of courses and electives designed to allow students to pursue their academic interests, and develop a path for success after high school.
Proven methods combined with innovative techniques – our curriculum providers are the most experienced teams in online learning, with over 30 years of proven results and leading innovation in education.
Academic excellence - We believe that rigorous, well-rounded curriculum with a strong base in Math, Science and Technology is the key to success in the 21st Century global economy. Students can select from a broad range of courses you won’t find at other schools.
Materials provided to full time eLearn21 students - You will be loaned a laptop computer, with all of the software needed, and all books are embedded in the coursework.
For more information or questions about LAVA contact Mrs. Suzanne Howland, LAVA Administrator -- showland@lehighton.org -- 610.377.6180 ext. 2413.