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Meet The Teachers
On Oct 7th, we had the pleasure of inviting BVA’s teachers to join us for a meet and greet session. The teachers and students were able to meet the teachers who teaches their courses online. We had enough food and drinks to go around. Our school counselor, Mrs. Schreiner had a table with information about…
#tbt My Experience at the 2015 Scripps Spelling Bee by Ray Garcia
It seems I had quite an experience this past school year. Something even bolder than grades. Even better than tips and treats sessions. The thing that I have is called contendership. You see, I was a contestant in the 2015 Scripps Spelling Bee. Now I could explain my experience to you, but I can do you…
Summer Project 101: How To Code
Although I don’t have the fortune of mothering a child yet, I do have a brother who is 9 years younger than me. He is going to be a freshman in high school this Fall. I stress myself a lot when summer time rolls around. He is not attending school, therefore barely has any confrontation with…
Dear Parents: 5 Educational Game Apps!
DragonBox A game almost as addictive as Angry Birds, DragonBox combines first rate art design and smooth game mechanics to teach the basics of algebraic thinking. At first glance, it seems like DragonBox is tricking kids into learning algebra. It’s not. Kids are actually doing algebra from the moment they start the app. Trials have…
Travel Diary: Budapest, Hungary
Out of all the places I went, Budapest was by far my favorite. Hungary has such a rich culture and I met the most amazing people there. While I was there, I visited many popular tourist attractions such as Heroes Square, the parliment and the famous castle district. I also got to learn a lot…
It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye
Goodbye, Au revior, Adios, Auf Wiedersehen, etc. those are the words I say to one of the most interesting, inspiring, and eventful 4 years of my life. These 4 years in high school are the years that molded me into the man I am today and I will be forever thankful for that. When I first started high…
Introducing Olivia Went To Europe!
Hi my name is Olivia Matthews. This was my first year at PVA. When I asked my mom to enroll me in virtual home school in the past, she was hesitant. She was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get help from my teachers, and that I would be stuck inside all day. However, she…
Seniors Walked Down The Aisle!! #2015graduates
On June 9, 2015, 2nd class of Philadelphia Virtual Academy has walked down the aisle! Finish the rest of the school year strong and remember, when life gives you lemons, make a lemonade!!! Congratulations to all of the graduating seniors! CHEEEEEEEESE
Dear Students: Senior Mixer!
I had the great opportunity to participating in organizing a Senior Mixer requested by the 2015 graduating class. Since we will be graduating soon, the Student Council felt that it was important to arrange an event that will allow us to interact with those we are learning alongside. Though I was a little nervous, I…
MASCOT FACEDOWN
We’ve tallied for weeks and we’ve received more than 80 votes, and comes down to two. We’ve taken the two running favorites from our last poll and unmasked their faces! We now present to you our Mascot Facedown. vs. [polldaddy poll=”8088917″] The winner will be revealed on Friday, June 6, exactly one week from today!