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Welcome to PCS
The History of PCS• Picture
What is a Charter School?
Mission
Pacific Collegiate School’s mission is to provide exemplary,
standards- based college preparatory and fine arts education for public middle and high school students of Santa Cruz County and bordering areas. Our vision is to offer any student the same quality of education offered by the most academically distinguished schools in
California. Our graduates will be prepared to enter and thrive at the world’s finest colleges and universities.
Expectations of a PCS Student
Effortful Study
Opportunity• R class, Science Fair, Cancer Research, Musicianship, etc.
History Curriculum
7th Grade: US History 8th Grade: Ancient World History
9th Grade: Medieval World History 10th Grade: AP World History
11th Grade: AP US HistoryOptional Electives
Rhetoric and OratorySeminars
English Curriculum
7th Grade: Introduction to American Literature
8th Grade: Ancient World Literature 9th Grade: Medieval World Literature 10th Grade: Modern World Literature 11th Grade: AP English Language12th Grade: AP English Literature
Optional ElectiveAmerican Literature
Science Curriculum
7th Grade: Life Science8th Grade: Physical Science9th Grade: Conceptual Physics10th Grade: Chemistry11th or 12th Grades: AP
BiologyOptional Electives
AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics
Math Curriculum
Pre-AlgebraAlgebra 1Algebra 2GeometryPre-Calculus
Optional ElectivesIntro. to Engineering & Auto CAD
AP Statistics AP Calculus
AP Computer Science
World Language Curriculum
Spanish 1, 2, 3 & APFrench 1, 2, 3 & 4/APLatin 1, 2, 3, AP/LiteratureChinese 1, 2, 3, 4 & AP
We require 3 years in one language and recommend students take four years in one language culminating with an AP offering.
Many students elect to take two languages during their time at PCS.
Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum
Visual Arts: Art 1, 2 & 3; Graphic and Digital Arts; Studio Art, AP Studio Art
Performing Arts: Introduction to Performing Arts (7th grade only), Drama 1, 2, 3; Video Production; Dance Studies
Music: Music 1 Beginning Instrumental; Music 2 Advanced Instrumental; Music 3 Symphony/Jazz
Chorus: Beginning Chorus and Advanced Chorus
Optional Electives AP Art History
A PCS Student?
Expectations of Parents
PCS Funding
State Funding - Average Daily
Attendance; 80%
Tax Deductible Donations;
20%
Is PCS The Right Choice?
• Are you currently being challenged in school?• Would you be proud to be a student at PCS?• What is lacking in your current school situation that you
think PCS can address?• How much agreement is there within your family that
PCS is the right school?• What are your priorities in choosing a school and how
does the PCS mission align with these priorities?• Are you willing to give up some of your current activities
if they conflict with the primary focus of academics at PCS?
Next Steps
Refer To Our Website
WWW.Pacificcollegiate.comPlease refer to our website for additional
information • Copy of the PowerPoint• School Profile• Frequently Asked Questions• Lottery Application