About Our Programs

  • The Design Thinking Digital Academy offers four program options for students to engage in online learning, as follows:

    Design Thinking Digital Academy

    • A comprehensive educational program for students in grades 6-12
    • Open to any CUSD student
    • Options for full remote, part-time, or full-time in-person learning

    Blended Learning

    • Students can earn advanced credits in courses not available in their enrolled school
    • Open to all students at Chester High School and STEM Academy
    • Complete work at your own pace, rolling admission until March 15

    Academic Year Credit Recovery

    • Offered in three six-week sessions throughout the year
    • Open to all students at Chester High School and STEM Academy
    • Re-Take core or elective (if available) credits previously not passed

    SARA (Summer Academic Recovery Academy)

    • Students can re-take up to two core classes for full credit
    • Open to all students at Chester High School, STEM Academy at Showalter, and 7th and 8th Graders at Toby Farms Intermediate
    • Attendance in online class is required two hours per day plus one hour of independent work per day for five weeks