Parent Organizations

Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) / Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSA)

A Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a group of volunteers who advocate for the education and welfare of all students. Many schools in San José Unified have a PTA that supports the school through volunteer coordination, community events, school programs, fundraising, and parent education. PTA membership is open to all parents/guardians of students enrolled at the school.  Middle and high schools have the choice of forming a PTA or PTSA. In the PTSA, students and parents may become members, vote, and hold elected office. Each school PTA or PTSA is a member of the National and State PTA organization.

To see if your school has an active PTA, contact your school’s office or visit your school’s website. 

School Connected Organizations (SCO) 

A School-Connected Organization (SCO) is a group of parent, guardian, or community members who convene to support the educational and/or extracurricular programs of San José Unified and our schools. The School Connected Organization Handbook has complete details for establishing or renewing an SCO. Contact your principal to see if your school has an operational SCO. 
Resources for existing School Connected Organizations can be found on the School Connected Organization Information and Resources page. Please contact sco@sjusd.org with any questions that you have.