Insight PA Welcome Packet

Dear Insight PA Families,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! On behalf of our faculty, staff, administration, and Board of Trustees, I want to express how excited we are to partner with you and your students this year.

At Insight PA, we are deeply committed to providing rich, engaging learning experiences for every student. Our guiding principle—doing what is best for students—remains at the heart of every decision we make. We are proud to uphold this standard as we work together to support your child’s academic and personal growth.

We remain focused on our school’s vision: Insight PA is a technologically innovative cyber charter school that provides equitable educational opportunities designed to ignite a lifelong passion for learning. We strive to build meaningful community partnerships and foster global and digital citizenship, creating clear pathways for students to achieve their goals.

Thank you for the privilege of partnering with you in your student's education. I wish you and your family a successful and fulfilling school year.

Go Bulldogs!

To ensure a successful start at Insight PA, be sure to complete the following items as soon as possible.

You will find more information about many of these items below.

1. Complete the Family Income Form. Be on the lookout for a ParentSquare communication about completing the Family Income Form. If you have questions or did not receive a communication, please email familyincome@insightpaschool.org.
2. Complete the Family Information & Acknowledgement Survey.
3. Complete the Medical Access Billing Consent Form.
4. Capture and submit a photo for your child's Student ID card. Be on the lookout for an email from noreply@veonics.com with instructions.
5. Connect and Get Involved! Check out our Community Engagement page on our website and follow us on social media!
6. NEW STUDENTS ONLY: If you did not already do so when you enrolled your child, please email a final 24-25 School Year report card, and current transcript for High School students, to enrollmentcompliance@insightpaschool.org.

We encourage all Insight PA Families to get involved with our school community. For more information, please visit the Community Engagement Page on our website!

You can also order a variety of Insight PA swag from our school store to show your school pride!

Also, don't forget to follow us on social media:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube
• LinkedIn

Insight PA uses ParentSquare as our primary communication tool. You will receive emails and text messages from the ParentSquare platform. If you would like to opt out of text messages, you will have the option to reply to a message to opt out. To ensure the safety of all students, only a child's parent or legal guardian will receive communications from Insight PA.

For a brief introduction to the platform, please watch this video. More information will be provided at Orientation.

To log in to ParentSquare, navigate to https://www.parentsquare.com/signin.

We encourage you to set up your ParentSquare account as soon as possible. When registering with ParentSquare please use the same email and phone number that you have provided to Insight PA.

Students will access StudentSquare through Google Single Sign On (SSO). Your child's Google username and password will be emailed to you from the Insight PA IT Team.

The PowerSchool Parent Portal is an online portal accessible anywhere on the web that parents and guardians can log in to and see information about all their students in one place, including grades, assignments, scores, attendance, schedules, and more. Students can also log into the portal to view their own information. More information about Parent Portal will be provided to you during Orientation.

Your child's online curriculum can be found in the Schoology platform. To log in to Schoology, visit insightpa.schoology.com. Students will log in with Google Single Sign On (SSO). Your student's Google username and password will be emailed to you from the Insight PA IT Team. More information about Schoology will be shared during Orientation.

Insight PA uses the Class platform for all live class sessions. To access online class sessions, your child will log in to Schoology, and will access their sessions through each class. More information about Class will be shared during Orientation.

Annually, we will ask you to complete a Family Income Form. By providing information about your family and income each year, we can ensure your child, and all students at Insight PA, are receiving as many resources as possible. The information you provide allows Insight PA to take advantage of federal and state programs that bring more funds to our school and allow for greater opportunities for all students.

If you have not done so already, don't forget to fill out the Family Income Form!

To complete the Family Income Form:

• You have received a ParentSquare communication with instructions to complete the Family Income Form. If you did not receive it, please email familyincome@insightpaschool.org.
• If you have not already done so, please complete this form as soon as possible.
• Some families can find this form overwhelming. We are here to help! If you need assistance in completing your Family Income Form, reach out to familyincome@insightpaschool.org.

The Federal Government requires Insight PA to provide information about our families each year to receive federal and state funding. Much like the Family Income Form, the information you provide allows Insight PA to take advantage of federal and state programs that bring more funds to our school and allow for greater opportunities for all students.

You will also be asked to complete acknowledgements about the student handbook, on camera requirements, appropriate conduct, and student information access.

Our Family & Student Handbook is a great resource for any questions you may have! It can be found here on our website.

If you have not done so already, don't forget to fill out the Family Information & Acknowledgements Survey!

To complete the Family Information Survey:

• Please complete the following Google Survey.
• If you have not already done so, please complete this survey as soon as possible.

At Insight, school based medical access is streamlined to ensure students receive the supports they need. By signing the Medical Access Billing Consent Form, you allow the school to seek reimbursement for expenses from applicable sources. This process does not affect your personal insurance coverage or lead to any changes in your policy. The reimbursement helps the school manage costs while ensuring that services are provided appropriately to each qualifying student.

It is important that we always have your most up to date email address, telephone number, and home address on file. By providing us this information, we will ensure you and your child receive all necessary materials and communications.

If you move or have an address change throughout the School Year, please contact our Change of Address Team as soon as possible by emailing changeofaddress@insightpaschool.org.

If you have any other contact information changes (ex: phone number or email address) throughout the School Year, please contact our Student Records team as soon as possible by emailing studentrecords@insightpaschool.org.

Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), is a federal program that provides financial assistance to schools. This funding is used to provide additional academic support and learning opportunities for students at schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged children. The program is intended to help ensure that all students meet or exceed challenging state academic standards.

The goals of Title I are to:

• Increase academic achievement
• Provide direct instructional support to students
• Provide professional development for teachers
• Promote parent and family education and engagement

Insight PA believes that Parent and Family Engagement is of paramount importance to student success. Every Title I school, in collaboration with parents, must prepare a school level Parent and Family Engagement policy. The Parent and Family Engagement Policy describes how the school will involve families in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of the Title I program at their school.

Please review our Parent and Family Engagement Policy, Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Parent and Family Engagement, School-Parent and Family Compact and Parent Right to Know on our website.

As a reminder, eligible families can receive reimbursement for the cost of internet twice per year. Eligible families who complete the survey each semester will receive $50 per month enrolled at Insight PA.

Internet reimbursement windows open at the end of each semester. You will receive a ParentSquare communication toward the end of each semester with details on how to submit for reimbursement.

What Makes A Family Eligible?

• The parent or legal guardian has completed the Google survey sent each semester.
• All students in the family have up to date address documentation on file.
• All students in the family have complete Enrollment documentation on file.
• All students in the family have Immunization Records or an Immunization Waiver on file.
• At least one student in the family is actively enrolled at the time of reimbursement.
• A student is not currently receiving a hot spot provided by Insight PA.

More information about internet reimbursement can be found on our website.

Any questions about internet reimbursement can be sent to isp@insightpaschool.org.

We are excited to meet you during our New Student Orientation on your first day of school!

You will receive a more detailed email regarding orientation expectations Thursday prior to your School Start Date. Be on the lookout for that email that will contain your orientation schedule.

For newly enrolled students orientation will start on your first day at the times listed below:

• Elementary Orientation - 8:35am

• Junior High Orientation - 8:50am

• Senior High Orientation - 8:20am

Please note that if you have trouble logging in or accessing school systems, our tech support team is offering live help sessions from 8:00-8:30am each day of orientation. You can join the sessions by using this Zoom link.

Below, you will find information about the team members who will be supporting your child at Insight PA.

Our LEAP Specialists play an important role in strengthening the connection between home, school, and the wider community for you and your child(ren). This year, they will be working hard to support families in a variety of ways. In addition to attending community events across Pennsylvania, our LEAP Specialists also serve as mentors to students and families, helping to provide guidance and encouragement when needed.

They will be making home visits to recognize and celebrate students who have earned attendance or academic achievements. By building strong relationships and offering personalized support, our LEAP Specialists are here to help every family feel connected, informed, and supported throughout the school year.

Our Student Attendance Specialists will work regionally alongside your LEAP Specialists to share important attendance highlights, coordinate attendance goals, and recognize students for their successes. They will also oversee the truancy process and help address any barriers that may prevent regular attendance. Additionally, they are a valuable source of information for families, providing guidance on attendance expectations, policies, and resources to help your child stay engaged and on track throughout the year.

We will also continue to offer family, school, and community supports via our Student Assistance Program (SAP). The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a comprehensive support system aimed at addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. Our team of School Social Workers play a crucial role in the SAP by providing personalized assistance and guidance to students and their families. They offer crisis intervention and resource referrals while fostering a supportive environment that helps students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

To obtain more information about SAP, please reach out to our SAP Liaison, Brandon Payne, at brpayne@insightpaschool.org, and look out for the referral form link during your Orientation.

Insight PA employees will ask for your child's Student ID number in communications and surveys to ensure we are referencing the correct student.

You will receive, or may have already received, an email with your child's Student ID Number. An email with the subject "Student Account and Orientation Info" will be sent to parent or legal guardian's email. Please save this email so you can refer back to your child's Student ID Number.

School materials will be handled by Insight PA and in partnership with our warehouse vendor, Logistics Plus!

Students should anticipate receiving their school materials before their School Start Date.

All materials will be shipped to you in boxes with the Insight PA logo on them. You will likely receive multiple boxes. Please be on the lookout for a padded mailer with a sticker on it indicating that you should open it first. This padded mailer will include Insight PA swag and instructions on what to do while you are unboxing your materials.

If you have questions or need assistance with your child's school materials, please submit a ticket here and one of our Operations Specialists will be able to assist.

Student laptops and technical support will now be handled by Insight PA in partnership with our vendor, GDC!

If you experience technical difficulties, you can submit a ticket online, by phone, or by email:

• Online: https://help.insightpaschool.org
• By Phone: 484-713-4353 (ext. 3)
• Email: itsupport@insightpaschool.org

More information about student laptops can be found HERE.

Insight PA students can receive a free Student ID Card!

You will be receiving, or may have already received, and email to capture a photo to receive your student's Student ID card.

• Students returning to Insight for SY25-26 or new students starting on August 25th will receive their student ID email during the week of August 18th.
• New students joining Insight PA after August 25th will receive their email shortly before their start date.

1. Be on the lookout for an email from noreply@veonics.com. The email will be sent to the email address of the parent or legal guardian on file for the student.
2. The email will contain a link and instructions for you to capture a photo of your child and submit it to receive your child's Student ID.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your Student ID, please contact StudentID@insightpaschool.org for assistance.

Guidelines for capturing your child's Student ID photo:

• The photo should be clear and from the shoulders up. The student should be facing the camera. The photo should clearly feature the student’s face as the main focus of the photo.
• The student should be wearing clothing that meets the following guidelines:
• No undergarments should be showing.
• No hats or other head coverings should be worn, except for religious head garments.
• No clothing that includes or promotes profanity, drugs/alcohol, or offensive slogans.

*IDs will not be approved if a student's photo does not meet these requirements.

At the end of each school year, Insight PA hosts a graduation ceremony. In recent years, the ceremony has been held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. While we hold a physical ceremony in one location that is subject to change, we also share a live stream of the ceremony so that all seniors can celebrate their achievement.

Having a report card, or a transcript for High School students, from your child's previous school is essential to your child's success at Insight PA. The sooner we receive it, the earlier we can begin appropriate scheduling for your child. Without these documents, your child may have to have their schedule adjusted once we receive these documents from the previous school which could result in delayed graduation for high school students.

Newly Enrolled Students for the 25-26 School Year: If during the Enrollment process, you did not upload your child's previous school report card, and transcript for High School students, please email those documents to enrollmentcompliance@insightpaschool.org as soon as possible.