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About the Virtual Academy
Welcome to the Virtual Academy! Our elementary academy offers personalized learning experiences, including tailored instruction based on student needs, access to district resources, and opportunities for one-on-one instruction. Our secondary academy uses the online learning platform Edgenuity, delivering instruction through direct instruction videos with checks for understanding; performance tasks such as projects, essays, online content and journal activities; and frequent assessment. Each class has a SCASD teacher for feedback, help with concepts, and regular class meetings.
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District News
![Corl Street Elementary School has a new program called the Walking School Bus where parents as well as members of the community walk students to school several days a week.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733149873/scasdorg/w90fedwliw1v10qkvqhk/WalkingBus4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733149873/scasdorg/w90fedwliw1v10qkvqhk/WalkingBus4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733149873/scasdorg/w90fedwliw1v10qkvqhk/WalkingBus4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733149873/scasdorg/w90fedwliw1v10qkvqhk/WalkingBus4.jpg","width":1200}])
This fall, a new type of alternative bus has been arriving at Corl Street Elementary School, powered by enthusiasm as strong as any hybrid or electric engine. It’s a walking school bus, a pilot initiative where retirees and parents accompany children to school.
![TSA students at the national competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732209513/scasdorg/yupkzc6uuzeswsgjux5l/PFMSTSAChapterPic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732209513/scasdorg/yupkzc6uuzeswsgjux5l/PFMSTSAChapterPic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732209513/scasdorg/yupkzc6uuzeswsgjux5l/PFMSTSAChapterPic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732209513/scasdorg/yupkzc6uuzeswsgjux5l/PFMSTSAChapterPic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732209513/scasdorg/yupkzc6uuzeswsgjux5l/PFMSTSAChapterPic.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1732209513/scasdorg/yupkzc6uuzeswsgjux5l/PFMSTSAChapterPic.jpg","width":2200}])
Park Forest TSA members perennially shine on the regional, state and national stages, racking up an impressive record in a wide array of categories. Last June, to conclude the 2023-2024 school year, the chapter claimed two national champions.
![A student tries on a bomb squad uniform]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732130569/scasdorg/pooejpsbwbwce972x9ud/BombS5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732130569/scasdorg/pooejpsbwbwce972x9ud/BombS5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732130569/scasdorg/pooejpsbwbwce972x9ud/BombS5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732130569/scasdorg/pooejpsbwbwce972x9ud/BombS5.jpg","width":1200}])
Bomb squad representatives discussed their training, equipment, and procedures for examining a suspicious object and defusing explosives when on a call for State High students.
![Cindy Sergeon and Morgan Bechdel work in the Helping Hands Pantry sorting food.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731683279/scasdorg/kggazrduwwwchchbpgye/P1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731683279/scasdorg/kggazrduwwwchchbpgye/P1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731683279/scasdorg/kggazrduwwwchchbpgye/P1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731683279/scasdorg/kggazrduwwwchchbpgye/P1.jpg","width":1200}])
“We often say, no matter how great that teacher is, no matter how great that lesson plan is, if that kid sitting in class doesn’t feel comfortable for whatever reason, no matter what we’re saying up there, we’re not reaching that child,” Cindy Sergeon said.
![Fifth-grade students learn about different intervention tools during a anti-bullying training workshop.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730903444/scasdorg/cwjkizueyft2hxcy0gjj/Bystander3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730903444/scasdorg/cwjkizueyft2hxcy0gjj/Bystander3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730903444/scasdorg/cwjkizueyft2hxcy0gjj/Bystander3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730903444/scasdorg/cwjkizueyft2hxcy0gjj/Bystander3.jpg","width":1200}])
About 80 third to fifth-graders, representing all eight elementary schools, learned about different intervention tools during a training workshop titled “Empowering the Bystander.”
![Gregg Wilson is the new Gray’s Woods Elementary School principal.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730813964/scasdorg/ixkmz1njivivkstdrlxv/GreggWilson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730813964/scasdorg/ixkmz1njivivkstdrlxv/GreggWilson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730813964/scasdorg/ixkmz1njivivkstdrlxv/GreggWilson.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730813964/scasdorg/ixkmz1njivivkstdrlxv/GreggWilson.jpg","width":1200}])
The Board of Directors unanimously approved Gregg Wilson to be the new Gray’s Woods Elementary School principal.