• BeLA

    Bellefonte eLearning Academy

    Bellefonte Area School District's Premier Virtual Learning Experience


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    This site includes answers to frequently asked questions regarding Bellefonte Area School District's cyber education program. For more information, visit the BeLA website, here: BeLA. You may also learn more, here: BeLA infoPlease note, information may change based on any new guidelines or stipulations that may be presented to our educational institutions, but we will make updates as necessary.

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    Question: What is BeLA?
    Answer: 
    It stands for Bellefonte eLearning Academy. It’s our cyber education program available for K-12 students, and gives them an opportunity to have a different learning environment from the traditional brick and mortar setting.

    Q: How do I enroll my student in the BeLA program?
    A: Please contact the child's school counselor or building administrator.

    *Please see more answers to frequently asked questions in the dropdown menu on this page.

  • Will my student's teacher be the same teacher that they would have at their current school?

  • Will my student have any connection to the Bellefonte Area School District?

  • Are there any live classes?

  • Do I need to provide my own laptop?

  • How will my student know what to do the first time?

  • How are classes chosen for my high school student?

  • How are classes chosen for my middle school student?

  • How are classes chosen for my elementary student?

  • What if I want my student to have different classes than the ones, which are assigned to them? Do we get to choose which classes my student has in BeLA?

  • Are students enrolled in BeLA able to attend Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology?

  • How will my student's special education needs be met?

  • Are there AP class options available for my high school student?

  • How do I help my student be successful in online learning?

  • How will my student’s attendance be tracked? What happens if my student does not work for the required hours each week?

  • Can my student still participate in extracurricular activities?