Philly Students Part of Reach Cyber's First Graduating Class

Harrisburg, Pa. (June 18, 2019) – Several hundred families, friends and classmates attended the first Reach Cyber Charter School graduation ceremony earlier this month and 36 students from Philadelphia County are part of Reach Cyber’s inaugural class, the Class of 2019. Philadelphia Country represents the largest county representation for the Reach Cyber student body. The tuition-free online school held an in-person commencement for its seniors on June 7 at the West Shore Evangelical Free Church in Mechanicsburg.

Reach Cyber Charter School Class of 2019 graduates from Philadelphia County:

• Kaila Arvelo
• Saddiq Bell
• Andrew Berson
• Michelle Bowser
• Christian Bradshaw
• Edward Branch
• Ellen Byers
• Anni'Jah Crew
• Taina Echevarria Serrano
• Saleena Espinosa
• Taylor Fuller (Attending Howard University in the fall; was the recipient of the Barbara A. Dryer scholarship from Connections Education)
• Jesse Graham
• Amya Meekins (Graduated a year early while also earning top 20-percent of class and national honor society honors; attending Rowan College of Burlington County while continuing her career in music and writing more books)
• Sarah Mertz
• Jeremy Nadal Santiago
• Christal Neris
• Camren Prattis (2018 Season 1 Grand Prize Winner on FOX’s Showtime at The Apollo; continuing to pursue his music career)
• Sophia Simms
• Zion Spearman (2014 Little League World Series standout with the Taney Little League team; attending the University of Pittsburgh on a full athletic scholarship)
• Christopher Watson
  *Only names above have been approved to print in media outlets*

These residents are among 265 graduating high school seniors who have now entered the first alumni class of Reach Cyber Charter School, a statewide STEM-focused cyber school. Reach Cyber served more than 3,100 students in grades K-12 statewide during the 2018-2019 school year.

A majority of the graduates have plans to further their education or start a career. Around 49% of the graduating seniors plan to attend a two or four-year college, 20% have decided to enter the workforce, several are continuing their dreams as entertainers and entrepreneurs, and others have aspirations such as the military or missionary work.

Reach Cyber’s high school program offers a wide variety of rigorous standards-based courses including honors and AP classes delivering a strong foundation for whatever path a graduate chooses. In addition, the school features three flexible graduation pacing options that allow students to excel at a rate that meets their individual needs.

Dozens of students in the inaugural graduating class are graduating a year earlier than they would in a traditional program because they are on Reach Cyber’s Accelerated Pace program, which allows them to attend summer, fall and spring sessions full-time to earn more credits throughout the year.

Enrollment for Reach Cyber Charter School’s 2019-2020 school year is currently underway. To learn more go to www.ConnectionsAcademy.com/ reach-cyber-school or call (800)382-6010.

ABOUT REACH CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL
Reach Cyber Charter School is Pennsylvania’s newest statewide, tuition-free, online public charter school for students in grades K-12. Reach Cyber, a Pennsylvania Connections Academy, provides students with the flexibility to learn from anywhere there is an Internet connection and with an innovative, online school curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. The combination of certified Pennsylvania-based teachers, an award-winning curriculum, engaging electives, technology tools, and social experiences provides a supportive online learning opportunity for students who want an individualized approach to education. Reach Cyber incorporates 21st century learning and STEM-enrichment opportunities, as well as flexible pacing options that allow students to choose from a traditional calendar option, year-round option, or for high school students, an accelerated schedule. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit www.ReachCyberCharter.com.

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