Blue Bombers Academy
Contacts:
Grade 7 and Grade 8 Students – Contact Mr. Dave Sodl.
Grade 9 and Grade 10 Students – Contact Ms. McHugh.
Grade 11 and Grade 12 Students – Contact Mr. Kevin Wertz.
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Principal: Mr. David Sodl
Assistant Superintendent for Academic Programs and Technology: Dr. Daniel Heaney
Why Choose Blue Bombers Academy?
| Blue Bombers Academy | Vs. | For-Profit Cyber Schools | |
| Educational Setting: | Online only | Online only | |
| Instructors: | Cyber Academy Teachers | Cyber Academy Teachers | |
| Instruction: | Self-paced online lessons | Self-paced online lessons | |
| Tutoring: | Online w/Cyber Academy Staff | Online w/Cyber Academy Staff | |
| Socialization: | No opportunity for socialization | No opportunity for socialization | |
| Schedule: | Flexible Schedule | Flexible Schedule | |
| Graduation & Scholarships: | Students earn a Palmerton diploma and graduate with classmates. They are also eligible to earn up to $175,000 in scholarships awarded to PASD graduates | Participates Cyber School Graduation | |
| Access to resources: | Students have full access to district resources and facilities, including guidance counseling, labs, dual enrollment courses, libraries and athletic facilities. | Students only have Access Cyber School Resources | |
| Extracurriculars: | Students may join district sponsored extracurricular activities, special interest groups and sports teams. | Participates in Cyber School Activities if available | |
| Cost to PASD Taxpayers: | $5,500 | $16,000 to $ 40,000 |