Mission & Vision

Flexibility and Collaboration​

Each student is unique, and their learning journey should be as flexible as possible to help them grow into adults who continue to love learning and who have had the opportunity to discover their passions. Traditional schooling, with its set schedule, bell-to-bell activities, and everyone in the class doing the same thing at the same time, does not work for all students. At the Pleasanton Virtual Academy, we can do things differently, think outside the box, and collaborate with each student on their learning goals.

Passionate and Creative Staff​

The teaching staff at the Pleasanton Virtual Academy are trailblazers! They are passionate about meeting the individual needs of each student, about nurturing their interests and supporting them through challenges. At the Pleasanton Virtual Academy, we can do things differently, think outside the box, and collaborate with each student on their learning goals. Teachers are all properly credentialed members of the Pleasanton Unified School District team.

Curriculum and Instruction

Because we utilize the independent study model, daily in-person attendance is not required. This does not mean that students will not receive a rigorous curriculum or instruction. Students will access instruction, activities, and some assessments asynchronously, meaning they can learn when it works best for them. Meetings with their learning coaches will take place once per week with additional meetings with content area specialists in the upper grades. Additionally, throughout the trimester (elementary) or semester (secondary), students will be provided with a multitude of in-person experiences to further their learning of the curriculum. These could include field trips to the zoo, overnight trips to nature camps, lab activities at one of PUSD's high school facilities, visits from authors, explorations of local museums, and more! Our staff is eager to take advantage of the flexibility of the schedule to bring real-life learning to our students.

Student & Supporter Responsibilities

Our staff will assist with scheduling and time management, but ultimately, this type of learning requires a degree of self-sufficiency. For younger students (elementary grades), this means more involvement from the student supporter (parent or guardian). Some families who prefer homeschooling enjoy the benefits of receiving curriculum, guidance, assessments, and in-person learning opportunities while maintaining the freedom and flexibility of homeschooling. Upper-grade students will need to manage their time daily, as adequate academic progress is required to remain enrolled. Our students and families will receive extensive support. That said, for some students, the daily structure of in-person school is a better fit. While the Virtual Academy is an excellent option for many students, we understand it may not be the best fit for all. We’re excited to provide a flexible, high-quality, collaborative, college-prep experience for students and families seeking an alternative to traditional, seat-based schooling.