Commonwealth Charter Academy

Ferndale Area Elementary School is a learning center that provides a variety of educational opportunities to students in kindergarten through grade six. Its educational programs include instruction in math, reading and science. The school offers special education programs for students with developmental disabilities. Ferndale Area Elementary School also provides classes in art, music and physical education. It offers health care, transportation, food and guidance counseling services. The school maintains a library, as well as administers various before- and after-school programs. Ferndale Area Elementary School operates a parent-teacher-student organization that encourages parental involvement in children s education. In addition, it organizes various fundraising events and field trips. The school is a part of the Ferndale Area School District.

Our Mother of Sorrows School serves students in kindergarten through grade eight. The school has a library and media center that offers various books, newspapers, magazines and encyclopedias. It supplies crayons, watercolors, notebooks, scissors, glue sticks and boxes for elementary-grade students. Our Mother of Sorrows School imparts reading skills to elementary-grade students through phonics instruction. The school also conducts classes in art, music, physical education, religion, library skills, science and computer applications. Our Mother of Sorrows School operates a cafeteria that provides students with a variety of breakfast and lunch options. In addition, it offers a range of athletic activities and bilingual programs. Our Mother of Sorrows School is located in Johnstown, Pa.