Myths About Virtual School

(click on the FACT to dispell these myths)

MYTH: Students who attend online schools do not have opportunities for social interaction. FACT


MYTH: You'll have to spend your whole day on the computer. FACT


MYTH: Teachers really don’t know who you are - strengths, weaknesses, etc. FACT


MYTH: Online schools don't meet the curriculum requirements of the state. FACT


MYTH: Online schools are for kids who work at an average pace. FACT


MYTH: When you graduate, they’ll just mail you a piece of paper. FACT


MYTH: You won’t be able to get into college if you graduate from an online school.FACT                                                                              

MYTH: Students who attend an online school cannot play football or participate in the band for the local school district. FACT

“Surprisingly PA Distance ended up being the best school experience I have ever had. I learned more, there was no peer pressure or a constant need to fit in. The teachers were always there to help, and the students were so much more open than I expected. I can honestly say I enjoyed high school and successfully avoided the typical drama that usually ties in with it. What's more, PA Distance allowed me to grow to my full potential and reach for heights that I would otherwise not have even tried to reach. I am sure that I speak for most of us when I say that PA Distance was the right choice for our education.” - student

Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
2200 Georgetowne Drive, Suite 300 . Sewickley, PA 15143 . 888-997-3352 . 724-933-7300