Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the district provides equipment for use for all students - including cyber students - through our Technology Department at 412-793-7000, ext 1450. 

NOTE: The computer and related equipment remain the property of Penn Hills School District. All equipment is collected at the end of each school year in order to perform basic maintenance and updates and redistributed at the start of the new school year. The student and parent/guardian are responsible for any lost or damaged equipment. Legal action will be taken if equipment is not returned.

Yes! Your child will be able to participate in all Penn Hills School District athletics and activities, just as they would if they were attending classes in one of our schools. Each student is considered part of the Penn Hills 'PHamily' of schools: Penn Hills Elementary, Linton Middle School, and Penn Hills High School.

Yes, all PHSD students receive report cards via Qmlativ.

Qmlativ Login Link

All PHSD students may participate in our cyber academy, however an IEP (Individualized Education Program) team meeting will be held to discuss the student's educational needs and appropriate placements.

Students and parents should contact their school counselor as well as Ms. Amy Kingerski, Cyber Academy Coordinator.

Students must attend their online studies each school day (unless they are ahead of pace) and may utilize the weekends to catch up on their studies are get ahead.

Students may email their teachers or - if the teacher is available - meet via Teams.

Each family has the same access to district resources as students who attend class in our school buildings. Examples include:

• School counselors
• School nurses
• Special Education services
• Home-School Visitor

Penn Hills Cyber Academy students are part of our PHamily! We strongly encourage and support their involvement in our athletic programming, extracurricular activities, and district events. When we say our cyber academy students are just like our in-school students, we mean it.

Students are still students in their home/brick and mortar schools and meet with their school counselor to make schedule changes to the building at the change of the quarter.