Location
Located in Northwest Pasadena, a multi-cultural community, PCS’s student population mirrors the local population in its ethnic diversity. We strive to be a positive force and significant anchor in the community. For example, The Fritz Burns Library/Media Center allows PCS to reach beyond our own campus and into the community. The Center has been used as a meeting place for the local neighborhood association, a summer reading program open to the public, and other events that connect PCS to the community. The gym hosts Sunday services for a local church and provides space for city council meetings and charity events.
At a Glance:
Founded : 1946
Affiliation: PCS is an independant Christian School
Accreditation: WASC and highest clearance (6 years) from ACSI
Campus Size: Nine and a half acres; includes licensed preschool, library, gymnasium, music room, art studio, science center, computer lab, athletic field, upper and lower playgrounds, dedicated kindergarten campus, dedicated junor high campus, instrumental room, indoor and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, student services, home economics room, parking lots and administration building.
Elementary School Hours: Mon-Thu 8:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday 8:10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m (free extended care from 1:30 to 3:00)
Preschool Hours: - 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m./ 7:00 to 12:30 p.m. half day programs
Total enrollment: 492 from preschool to 8th grade
Ethnic Diversity: 71% (21% multi-ethnic)
Preschool: Licensed for 100 students
Elementary: Two classrooms per grade K-6th; one TK classroom.
Junior High: Students rotate through 5 core classrooms with two elective periods daily
Classroom Size: Average 18 per classroom
Ratio: teacher and educational assistant in each classroom from TK-4th
(Kindergarten has three assistants between both kindergarten classrooms)
(5th and 6th each have one assistant per grade level)
Faculty and Staff: 115 (preschool-8th) full and part time administration, faculty and staff (includes 10 subject specialists)
Foreign Language: Spanish from Kindergarten to 6th; mandatory elective for Junior High
Competitive Sports starting in 6th grade: Boys: Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track; Girls: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Track
Instrumental Music: Group instruction during school day starts in 3rd grade; private/semi-private instruction starts in kindergarten
Choral Music: Students TK-6th participate in choral performances including the spring musical
Tuition Assistance: need based grants, a separate tuition assistance application is required
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