Expect to Be Impressed
More About Pacoima Charter Elementary School
At Pacoima Charter School, we understand the transition from elementary to middle school is a journey.
As our students advance from grade to grade, we promise to guide their abilities, interests, needs, and plans for the future. Our program nurtures the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional well-being of every learner.
Meaningful, Engaging Experiences
PCS integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) for hands-on, meaningful learning with direct, real-world application. We’ll challenge and prepare your child for the future and teach them how to succeed in whatever they want to do in life.
Core Values
We’re committed to developing effective communicators within a supportive learning environment. Holding high expectations for all students, we work to empower lifelong, intrinsically motivated learners with the knowledge and values they will need to become productive global leaders.
PCS Facts & Figures
30+
Support staff, such as full-time nurses, school counselors, behavioral support, grade level coordinators, restorative justice coordinators, and personnel who feel like family.
1 to 1
Student to computer ratio.
1st Place
Pacoima Charter Elementary School won first place at the CSUN’s Rally in the Valley Robotics Competition in the NASA Space Challenge and second place in the STEAM Expo.
Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accreditation (6 years).
School Tour
Seeing is truly believing. There's no better feeling than walking the PCS campus. Join us for a school tour.
Office Hours
Main Office hours are:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Enrollment Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
One-to-One
Want to talk to our enrollment coordinator? Let's schedule an appointment. We'd love to meet you and your family.
The Whole Child Deserves
Our Whole Attention
We believe that community matters. Achievement, readiness, motivation, and performance require innovative programs and services in a supportive atmosphere. Our fantastic teachers, families, and students work together to achieve great things. High expectations of our students, a dedicated school team, and a collaborative partnership with our families empower students to achieve more than they ever imagined!
Top Pacoima Charter School Program Highlights
STEAM Ahead!
Great things happen when students are engaged. STEAM-focused, hands-on projects and activities create an uncontainable excitement for learning and foster creative and critical thinking capabilities. Our students will be ready for the future - no matter what it looks like!
Redefining Ready
The PCS learning community is committed to developing students who are academic achievers, effective communicators, responsible citizens, proficient with technology and ready for the challenges of the 21st century. Upon completing their Pacoima Charter journey, our students will be prepared to meet the challenges of middle school, high school, college and beyond.
Firm Foundation
Learners are motivated to reach higher and dream bigger through a program that builds a solid STEAM academic foundation. We use Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Our students leave PCS prepared to meet the challenges of middle school, high school, college, and beyond.
English Language Development
At Pacoima Charter School, we are committed to ensuring every English learner thrives. We open the doors to a rich core curriculum and focus on developing each student’s academic language proficiency. With a blend of consistent, focused, and seamlessly integrated instruction, we target both the receptive and expressive facets of English. Our approach is designed to support students in mastering English in a welcoming, understanding environment.
High-Acheiving
PCS Honor's Program provides in depth learning experiences that accelerate and nurture academic growth through project based learning tasks.