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