RAIDER ACADEMY is a full-time cyber option that provides daily instruction in an online environment in conjunction with the Capital Area Online Learning Association CAOLA. This takes the place of existing instruction as the program is administered through partnerships with vendors that provide the content and curriculum resources. Middletown teachers support courses through the program. In their role, the teachers provide instructional support. Students remain Middletown Area School District students but receive online-specific content.
This option is different from remote learning. Students will not have the same teacher they had in school and the curricular options may change. The instruction provided is aligned to PA academic standards but is not our specific MASD curriculum or pacing. In addition, students must enroll in the program and commit to attend either at the beginning of the school year or at the start of a marking period.
Families choose a cyber option for several reasons:
- Flexibility with scheduling
- Family preferences or unique situations
- Individual student needs
- Desire for something different than the traditional instructional environment
By choosing Raider Academy, students reap additional benefits:
- District diploma
- Co-curricular offerings
- Extra-curricular offerings
- Involvement in school functions
- Custom designed program