About

Lancaster County Academy

Est. 1993

LCA is a unique high school option that empowers non-traditional students to earn their high school diplomas. We offer a flexible, personalized learning environment where students receive one-on-one support and self-paced instruction. Our unique features include a hybrid learning mode, small class sizes, and school-to-work coursework.

An Inside Look at LCA

from Staff and Students

No matter what the reason Traditional school was not working, the Lancaster County Academy gives the opportunity to

restart.

LCA

Staff

Director

Amanda Griffin, Director of Lancaster County Academy

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District Office

Dr. Ryan Axe, Superintendent of Record (Manheim Central School District)

Steve Brubaker, Business Manager of Record (Manheim Township School District)

Staff

Dr. Joy Tien, School-to-Work/Service Learning Coordinator

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Lydia Cleis, Administrative Aide

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Jennifer Turner, Classroom Assistant

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Lucas Schwartz, Classroom Assistant

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Garry Fuhrman, Classroom Assistant

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Kristin Staley, Attendance Secretary

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Teachers:

Pat Weaver (Site Lead/Math)

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Vicki Marrolli (Social Studies)

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Ben Weaver (Science)

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Kristin Staley (English)

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Diane Berryman (Health, PE)

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Lancaster County Academy (LCA) offers a second chance for students to earn a high school diploma and acquire skills desired by employers.

JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE / PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS

Michael Clair (President), Manheim Central

Mark Boldizar (Vice President), Manheim Township

Brian Musser (Treasurer), Solanco

Donna Wert (Secretary), Penn Manor

Idette Groff, Conestoga Valley

Janet Love, Donegal

James Read, Elizabethtown Area

Kari Steinbacher, Lampeter-Strasburg

Cocalico

Pequea Valley

Columbia Borough

View Policies, Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes

School Operation Info

Attendance

Students are expected to attend 16 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon. If students miss a day, they will be required to attend a makeup day on Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, at the East campus. Failure to comply with the attendance requirements may result in the student being withdrawn from the program.

Transportation

Lancaster County Academy does not provide transportation.

Diploma

Students from Lancaster County Academy receive a dual diploma. The dual diploma is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is awarded on behalf of the student’s home school district and Lancaster County Academy. The Academy holds up to two graduation ceremonies a year, one in January and one at the end of the academic year.

School Notification System

LCA communicates with enrolled families using One Call Now. It allows us to deliver information and provide timely alerts to
our parents/guardians via phone calls, text messages, and/or email. Please email [email protected] if you need to update your contact information.

Submit a Safety Concern

Safety is of the utmost importance to LCA. Learners, staff, and parents/guardians can confidentially report safety concerns, including bullying, weapons, and threats of violence to LCA staff or use the form below to electronically submit.

Submit Safety Concern

11 sponsoring partners

Students age 16-21 must reside in a sponsoring school district and receive approval from the district.

Cocalico

Columbia Borough

Conestoga Valley

Donegal

Elizabeth-town

Lampeter-Strasburg

Manheim Central

Manheim Township

Penn Manor

Pequea Valley

Solanco

LCA Student Volunteer Calendar

At Lancaster County Academy, we believe in the power of community engagement and the invaluable contributions of our volunteers. We invite you to participate in our diverse range of volunteer opportunities that not only support our community but also provide enriching experiences for our volunteers.

To make the sign-up process seamless, we’ve created a simple online form where you can choose from a variety of volunteer activities that suit your interests and schedule. Whether you’re looking to fulfill service hours, gain new skills, or simply give back, there’s a place for you here at LCA.

Ready to get started? Please click here to access our Volunteer Sign-Up Form. Complete the form with your details, and you’ll be on your way to making a positive impact.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us — your efforts are what make our programs a success!

Have Questions?

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Reach out today so we can help your student achieve the bright future you hope for them to have!