Central York Cyber Academy: a great option for students
- Hannah Rishel
- Oct 11, 2015
- 2 min read
As the number of students participating in cyber school programs rises, Central York is now one of 12 school districts in York County offering this popular, alternate form of education.
Central’s cyber school program, Central York Cyber Academy, allows students to access the 24/7 online learning environment and collaborate with certified teachers. Those enrolled can participate in all district co-curricular activities and school sponsored events. Students who successfully complete the program also receive a Central York High School diploma at graduation.
For Central York student-athletes Joe Parrini and Yvonne Peters-Washington, Central York Cyber Academy provide just the right option.
Sophomore golfer, Joe Parrini, is back at Central after attending York Catholic for his eighth and ninth grade years. The District 3-AA Golf Tournament Champion plans to travel to Naples, Florida with his family this spring so he can golf year-round.
“Right now I’m in the middle of the recruiting process for golf. This is the time when major Division I colleges are recruiting kids in the class of 2018,” Parrini said.
Parrini and his family decided it was best to take advantage of the weather in Florida for his golfing career. The family needed a stable plan for Parinni’s schooling for this big transition.
“Central had success with their cyber program in the past, so I thought it’d be a good idea to come back and have this whole experience through Central,” said Parrini.
By attending Central York Cyber Academy, Parrini will have the flexibility to engage learning at different times throughout the day.
“I’ll have a lot of time to train and get better at golf, while doing my school work on my own time. It’s awesome,” said Parrini.
For senior tennis player, Yvonne Peters-Washington, Central York Cyber Academy seemed to work for her last spring when she transferred mid-year from State College. Peters-Washington took part in the program due to a sudden move to York after her mother passed away.
“My father and stepmother were very supportive, the teachers at Central were very understanding, and I had great friends and family who helped me,” Peters-Washington said.
The Central York Cyber Academy allowed Peters-Washington to work on her school work at her own pace and spend extra time on her tennis skills since she wants to play at the collegiate level.
“I play almost everyday in the spring and summer. Whenever I have the chance you can find me on the court,” Peters-Washington said.
While balancing cyber school, the District 6-AAA Singles champion played tennis whenever she could.
“Going to Central York Cyber Academy gave me more time to practice and go to tournaments without falling behind in school,” said Peters-Washington.
Peters-Washington has participated in multiple cyber-school programs throughout her high school years to focus on her tennis career.
“I would definitely recommend Central York Cyber Academy. It allowed me to grow physically and intellectually,” said Peters-Washington.