About Educational Options
Educational Options PTSA is dedicated to building brighter futures for students in Pleasanton. It is an all-volunteer group of individuals coming together to support all students. Educational Options is an umbrella for two schools and several programs. Here is a brief overview of what falls under Educational Options.
College Credits for High School Students: Students may concurrently enroll at Las Positas college Middle College High School to explore topics that are of interest to them and earn credit towards college.
Virtual Learning: Pleasanton Virtual Academy allows students access to the PUSD curriculum and support without having to attend daily in-person classes. This K-12 school offers access if a student prefers remote learning, has medical or mental challenges that align better with remote learning, or athletes that require weekday often long training sessions.
High School Credit Recovery Program: Saturday Academy is a High School Credit Recovery program to provide focused, additional academic support to PUSD students.
Short-Term Remote Learning: The Home and Hospital Program for students with a short-term disability who are unable to attend school, for six weeks or less.
Summer Educational Opportunities: Summer programs provide students who need additional academic studies or high school seniors who did not meet graduation requirements in May of their graduating year to meet their graduation requirements.
Personalized Pathway to Graduation: WASC-accredited Village High School provides a small, supportive learning environment for students seeking an individualized path to graduation, including credit recovery and stronger personal connections with teachers. With an average 20:1 student-to-teacher ratio, Village focuses on each student’s academic needs, career interests, and future goals while building a strong community of character.
Hands-On Career Learning: The Educational Options Culinary Program gives high school students the opportunity to earn credit while developing practical culinary and workplace skills. Through hands-on learning, students can explore careers in food service and hospitality while gaining experience they can use beyond the classroom.
Building Independence for Young Adults: The Adult Transition Program supports young adults ages 18–22 as they build the skills and confidence needed for greater independence. Through hands-on experiences including visits to local employers, community outings, camping trips, and more. Students develop practical life, social, and workplace skills for a successful transition into adulthood.
Learning Through Work: Work Experience Education (WEE) gives high school students the opportunity to earn school credit while gaining real-world work experience. Students build practical job skills, explore career interests, and develop the confidence and responsibility needed for future employment.