Welcome to PCS

Simon Fletcher, Principal

The History of PCS• Picture

What is a Charter School?

MissionPacific 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.

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 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

PCS Students

Expectations of Parents

PCS Funding

State Funding - Average Daily

Attendance; 80%

Tax Deductible Donations;

20%

3004 Mission Street

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.comPlease refer to our website for additional

information • Copy of the PowerPoint• School Profile• Curriculum guide• Frequently Asked Questions• Lottery Application