The Pacific Community Charter School charter was written by a group of committed parents who sought an educational alternative for their children. The K-12 charter was approved by Arena Union Elementary School District in March of 1999, and the school was granted its charter by the State of California in April 1999. The K-8 site opened in August of 1999 and the High School opened in August of 2002.

The mission of the Pacific School “is to provide a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum which prepares students to enter higher education and occupations in their communities with an understanding of their geographic and historical roots and the goals toward which they can grow as adults.”

We acknowledge the traditional, ancestral, unceded lands and sovereignty of the Manchester Band of Pomo Indians and the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, whose relationship with the land continues to this day.

-PCCS Land Acknowledgement

Family participation

We believe that education is a team effort. Optimum success is achieved when students, families, and teachers participate in the learning process. Family participation is a vital link to student success. PCCS requires a commitment from the families to support the school, in and out of the classroom.

enrollment

PCCS serves families from Salt Point (Sonoma County) to Elk (Mendocino County). Open enrollment is held annually from March 1st – June 1st for the following school year. There are a limited number of spaces available. No tuition is charged. All enrollment is non-discriminatory.

governance council

Governance Council (GC) Members are the trustees of the nonprofit organization that runs PCCS. The GC works with staff to uphold the mission of PCCS, ensure the continued Charter Renewal, monitor the school’s overall performance, and establish policies.

PCCS is an independent charter school authorized by the Point Arena Schools District. PCCS works collaboratively with the District to provide special education, transportation, and extra-curricular services and programs for our students. “Point Arena Schools strive to give each and every student a high-quality education where they can pursue their own future and make positive contributions in their local and global communities. To achieve this goal, we must build a learning community that values differences. We recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion are assets within our schools and must be considered at all levels of decision-making.” -Excerpt from the Point Arena Schools Equity Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or

Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.