Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Bellefonte eLearning Academy (BeLA)

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 virtual education program. For more information, visit the BeLA website. Please note that 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.

Q: What is BeLA?
A: It stands for Bellefonte eLearning Academy. This virtual education program, available for K-12 students, offers a different learning environment from the traditional brick-and-mortar setting.

Q: How do I enroll my student in the BeLA program?
A: You can fill out this form, contact your child's school counselor or building administrator, or call/email the BeLA Team directly.

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

Bellefonte eLearning Academy

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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?

How does my student receive support if my student is struggling in the program?

If my student chooses to return to the brick-and-mortar building, will it be an easy transition?

What is my responsibility as a parent/guardian?

How is BeLA different from homeschool?

What does "blended experience" mean?

Who is BeLA for?

Is BeLA something the district hopes expands?

So, this isn’t a cakewalk.

What’s a day-in-the-life like of a student in BeLA?

What are the benefits of participating in BeLA?

What are the curriculum requirements?