Unionville-Chadds Ford Virtual Academy

Achieving success together

We are so glad that you have joined us for this self-guided, no-pressure introduction to the Unionville-Chadds Ford Virtual Academy (UCFVA)! Please take your time reviewing the information below. If at any time you would like to speak with a live representative, please contact us directly.

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About UsThe Unionville-Chadds Ford Virtual Academy was formed to provide students living within the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) with the resources and flexibility to learn online. It is managed and operated in partnership with the Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA), a program of the Chester County Intermediate Unit, but the credits align with UCFSD. As such, a student graduating from UCFVA will earn their diploma from Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.

For more information, contact: Supervisor of Online Learning, Shannon Brown, at 610-347-0970 ext.3377 or srbrown@ucfsd.net or Office Manager, Robyn Matus, at rmatus@ucfsd.net

Our BVA Partner

The Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) was established by the Chester County Intermediate Unit more than a dozen years ago to support districts that wish to provide their students with a high-quality, personalized online learning experience.

BVA enables students to learn at their own pace, take ownership of their success, receive an education that is customized to their unique learning style and be personally supported all along the way!

Learn more by watching a quick video by BVA Supervisor of Online Learning, Chip Harper.

Learning Platforms

UCFVA works together with multiple online platform vendors to provide learning experiences for every style of learner, including both text-based and video-based options. Additionally, students can access their courses across platforms through a single sign-on learning management system (LMS).

Learn more by watching the quick demonstration hosted by BVA Assistant Supervisor of Online Learning, Dr. Mark Slider.

Offerings

Classes Offered

UCFVA offers over 200 courses from grades K-12 that students can complete from a school-based classroom, computer lab, home or other location with internet access. The courses are developed and taught by locally based, PA-certified teachers. In addition, UCFVA's curriculum, unlike national providers, includes and assesses PA state standards. Thus, UCFVA delivers the same high-quality instruction found in neighborhood schools.

A variety of courses and academic levels are available, including NCAA-approved, Honors and AP. Students may work at their own pace as long as they meet deadlines. Short-term, skill-building and remedial coursework is also available.

For more information, contact:

Supervisor of Online Learning, Shannon Brown, at 610-347-0970 ext.3377 or srbrown@ucfsd.net.

Office Manager, Robyn Matus, at rmatus@ucfsd.net

Teachers

The attention and personalization expected of your local teachers is what you'll find in the UCFVA teaching staff. Our highly qualified, PA-certified staff are invested in your student's success. All teachers are based in Downingtown, PA, at the CCIU Online Learning Center and are available to students Monday-Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Get to know our staff!

For more information, contact our Supervisor of Online Learning, Shannon Brown, at 610-347-0970 ext.3377 or srbrown@ucfsd.net.

Student Supports

UCFVA has multiple supports in place to help students and their families succeed in the online learning environment, including designated student support liaisons, multiple communication channels for direct contact with teachers and liaisons and the virtual office. Additionally, synchronous support is available for students finding the transition to online learning to be difficult. In the end, while support is always available, UCFVA students learn to advocate for themselves and own their learning.

Learn more by watching the student support overview video presented by our BVA Operations Manager, Kevin Ballisty.

Drop-in Center

CCIU is excited to announce the grand opening of the CCIU Online Learning Center, an in-person opportunity for one-on-one student support! UCFVA students are invited to stop in to meet directly with teachers and student support liaisons to receive the help and guidance they need. Additionally, throughout the school year, the Online Learning Center will serve as a host for multiple social and learning activities for current students.

Drop-in Center address:

CCIU Online Learning Center

443 Boot Road, Entrance F

Downingtown, PA 19335

Extracurricular Activities

Take the next step

UCFVA is a cyber school option using Brandywine Virtual Academy's curriculum and teachers. Brandywine Virtual Academy is operated and staffed by the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Students enrolled in this program are able to access resources that are available to all Unionville Chadds-Ford School District students.

If your child is interested in enrolling in UCFVA for the 2024-25 school year, please complete the registration form. Once the form is submitted, the district will contact you to complete the enrollment process and schedule classes.

If your child is currently enrolled in UCFVA and wishes to return to their home brick-and-mortar school, please email Shannon R. Brown at srbrown@ucfsd.net and copy your child's principal as soon as possible.