Philadelphia Virtual Academy
School District of PhiladelphiaCategory: Current Student
Brain Food
It happens to the best of us: we’re working on homework and suddenly– BAM– the pang of hunger hits us and productivity is lost. No need to panic and reach for the nearest bag of potato chips. The options below are just as easy to grab and they’ll nourish your brain and get you back…
Students of the Month — The Legare Sisters
Congratulations Diamond and Jasmine Legare on being named Philadelphia Virtual Academy’s Students of the Month! These twin sisters were born on April 12th, 1998 (which means their birthday is in nine days!). They are 10th graders at Philly Virtual and both are regulars at 440 N. Broad’s Drop-In Learning Center. They also sing in their…
There’s a Major for Everyone. Even You, Mr. Puppeteer.
Going once, going twice, sold to the undecided student! Did you know you can major in Auctioneering? Or the Beatles? It’s true that there’s truly something for everyone. Maybe not at every college, but if you do find something you’re more passionate about than anything else in the world, there is probably somewhere in the…
Robots and Your Future Job (Ft. Bill Gates)
Just think about how fast technology has developed over the last 100 years. Now think about that in respect to how long humans have been on Earth (about 200,000 years). The Model A, Ford’s first car, was created in 1903. Today, we have cars that drive themselves. Robot technology is on the brink. As we…
Sneak Peak
When visiting potential colleges, it is always useful to get a tour of campus. However, most people don’t think to dig in any further and check out some of the areas where they will really be spending their time. Taking time to visit certain less-advertised parts of campus can make the difference when it comes to…
PVA PAFA Takeover
After a long day of PSSA’s for some Philly Virtual students, PVA middle and high school students took a short subway ride over to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA). There they took a tour of the newly established “Beyond the Paint” exhibit, detailing the story behind graffiti and the murals of Philadelphia, the…
TED Talk: The Child-Driven Education by Sugata Mitra
After several experiments across the globe, educational scientist, Sugata Mitra, discovered some interesting facets in the development of education. [ted id=949]
Parlez-vous français?: Benefits of Multilingualism
Sometimes it’s required for school, sometimes your parents make you– regardless, the idea of learning a whole new language is often not appealing. It takes a lot of work, and what good does it really do in the long run? A lot, actually. It makes you think differently and works out your brain.Speaking another language…
Cup of Love by Charnae Ramey
The very first submission into the Student Writing section is Charnae Ramey’s beautiful poem, “Cup of Love”. Cup of Love By: Charnae Ramey It is a family tradition Passed from year to year That we spend together And celebrate with cheer As the first snowflakes fall We hear mama’s voice call ‘’It’s time for hot…
Lunch and Learning Session at Rivera!
On Wednesday we had our very first Lunch and Learning Session at the Rivera drop-in learning center from 11am til 1pm. Students were given the opportunity to meet their classmates and interact with them in person, work together on assignments and discover some commonalities between each other. Oh yes, and pizza, we ate pizza! Keep…