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Welcome to PCS
Simon Fletcher, Principal
The History of PCS
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What is a Charter School?
Mission
Pacific Collegiate School’s mission is
to provide exemplary, standards-
college
preparatory and
fine arts education
based
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.
Strategies
• Vertically aligned
curriculum
• Parental involvement
• Support
• Advanced Placement
• Expert teachers
• Small class size
• No tracking
Resources/Support
• Academic Base Camp
• Study Skills and
Technology
• Tutorial
• Academic support
specialist
• Math tutoring
• Block schedule
• Grade level teams
• Student support teams
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 History
Optional Electives
Rhetoric and Oratory
Seminars
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 Language
12th Grade: AP English Literature
Optional Elective
American Literature
Science Curriculum
7th Grade: Life Science
8th Grade: Physical Science
9th Grade: Conceptual Physics
10th Grade: Chemistry
11th or 12th Grades: AP Biology
Optional Electives
AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science,
AP Physics
Math Curriculum
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Pre-Calculus
Optional Electives
Intro. to Engineering & Auto CAD
AP Statistics
AP Calculus
AP Computer Science
World Language Curriculum
Spanish 1, 2, 3 & AP
French 1, 2, 3 & 4/AP
Latin 1, 2, 3, AP/Literature
Chinese 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
PCS Students
Expectations of Parents
PCS Funding
Tax Deductible
Donations,
20%
State Funding Average Daily
Attendance,
80%
Is PCS The Right Choice?
• Are you currently being challenged in school?
• What is lacking in your current school situation that you
think PCS can address?
• What are your priorities in choosing a school and how
does the PCS mission align with these priorities?
• Are you able to measure success through effort as
opposed to outcomes such as grades and test scores?
• 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.com
Please refer to our website for additional
information
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School Profile
Curriculum guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Lottery Application