Pottstown Virtual and Alternative Learning (VAL) Academies
Pottstown Virtual and Alternative Learning (VAL) Academies offer tuition-free online classes for grades K–12. The district utilizes Imagine Edgenuity for grades 6-12 and Pearson Connexus for grades K-12. Either of these platforms are an ideal choice for families considering online learning from home or cyber school options. Either of these platforms are an ideal choice for families considering online learning from home or cyber school options as they both offer students the opportunity to learn at any time, any place at a flexible pace and provides the necessary tools to be successful in their skill development and pacing for graduation.
Imagine Edgenuity and Pearson Connexus provide online classes for core curriculum, AP, elective, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and credit recovery are based on the rigor and high expectations of state, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) standards. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has determined that Imagine Edgenuity’s and Pearson Connexus’s curriculum and instructional model are equivalent to face-to-face courses in length, content, and rigor, and are approved for use by student-athletes pursuing division-level clearances for college athletics.
Pottstown School District families opting for online learning or considering cyber school can rest assured that their children are receiving a high-quality education that not only supports academic achievement but also cultivates essential skills necessary for future success in an increasingly digital world.
How Do I Apply?
Students must be registered with Pottstown School District. If interested in transitioning to online classes, parents or caretakers can contact the student’s grade level counselor or building principal to discuss a referral. Please note, students with IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) must meet with their education teams to address if online instruction is appropriate for their individual needs.
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If you are interested in learning more about these different programs please contact us.
Contact Information
Dr. LaTanya R. White
230 Beech Street
Pottstown PA 19464
610-970-6615
Rachel Borchelt
230 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6690
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