About

Lancaster County Academy

Est. 1993

LCA Logo - At LCA, every student has the potential to achieve academic success. We are committed to providing a transformative learning experience that opens doors to a brighter future for each and every student who walks through our doors.

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.

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

Elizabethtown Area

Lampeter-Strasburg

Manheim Central

Manheim Township

Penn Manor

Pequea Valley

Solanco

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

restart a stalled education.

LCA

Staff

Dr. Robin Felty, Superintendent of Record (Manheim Township School District)

Amanda Griffin, Director of Lancaster County Academy

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

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

Lydia Cleis, Administrative Aide

Jennifer Turner, Classroom Assistant

Lucas Schwartz, Classroom Assistant

Kristin Staley, Attendance Secretary and Substitute Teacher

 

Teachers:

Ben Weaver (Science)

Cathy Kudyba (Site Lead/English)

Vicki Marrolli (Social Studies)

Pat Weaver (Site Lead/Math)

 

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

Charles Leader, Columbia Borough

Idette Groff, Conestoga Valley

Janet Love, Donegal

James Read, Elizabethtown Area

Suzanne Knowles, Lampeter-Strasburg

Cocalico

Pequea Valley

View Policies, Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes
Visit Joint Operating Committee Page

An Inside Look at LCA

from Staff and Students

LCA School Calendar

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

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