Pacific Coast Academy: A Comprehensive Guide to Tuition and Educational Programs

Pacific Coast Academy (PCA) offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This article provides a detailed overview of the academy's tuition structure, registration process, course offerings, and other important policies.

Registration and Deposits

The registration process at Pacific Coast Academy involves a deposit, the amount of which depends on the registration period:

Priority Registration: For current families, ending February 28th, the deposit is $50.
Standard Registration: For both current and new families, from March 1st to May 26th, the deposit is $65.
Late Registration: Starting May 27th, the deposit increases to $75.

It's important to note that the registration deposit is non-refundable.

Charter School Information

Pacific Coast Academy is approved for charter school funding with several institutions, including Sage Oak, iLead, Springs, Excel, Cabrillo Point, Granite Mountain, Epic, Suncoast, Sky Mountain, Pacific Coast, Innovations Learning Academy, Taylion Charter, and Elite Academic Academy. Charter families should ensure that Purchase Orders (POs) are submitted by the 25th of the preceding month. If a student is with a charter school not listed, PCA encourages families to reach out to them directly.

Tuition and Fees

Monthly Tuition Rates

The academy's 34-week school year is divided into nine monthly payments, spanning from September to May. Specific monthly tuition rates are not provided in the given information, so it's essential to contact Pacific Coast Academy directly for detailed tuition schedules based on grade level or program.

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Materials Fees

In addition to tuition, there are materials fees that apply each semester:

Kindergarten - 6th Grade: \$200 per semester
7th - 12th Grade: \$50 per class, with a cap of \$200 per semester

Families can submit Material Order POs through their charter school or pay out-of-pocket in September and January.

Other Fees

Tutoring: \$20 per half-hour. An Intake Form needs to be completed to start the process and schedule an appointment. Charter funds are accepted for tutoring services.
Returned Checks: A \$25 fee is charged for any returned check.
Late Pick Up: Parents are expected to be on time for student pick-up. A \$10 fee will be incurred for every 15 minutes of late pick up.

Withdrawal Policy

If a student needs to be withdrawn from Peace Hill Classical Co-op, the following policy applies:

Written notification must be provided to Peace Hill Classical Co-op prior to the student’s withdrawal.
If the student withdraws after the 3rd week of classes, the agreed-upon monthly tuition for the remainder of the semester must be paid.

Course Offerings for Grades 7-12

Pacific Coast Academy offers a diverse range of courses for students in grades 7-12, covering subjects such as mathematics, language arts, logic/rhetoric, foreign languages, science, history, and electives. Here's a detailed breakdown of the courses and their associated costs:

Mathematics

Pre-Algebra (7th/8th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Algebra (8th/9th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Geometry (9th/10th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Algebra II (10th/11th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Trigonometry (11th/12th grade recommended): \$100
MATH 105 - Math for Liberal Arts Students, 4 credits (Dual enrollment Tutoring Class): Pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below.

Language Arts

Honors Literature & Composition I (7th-9th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Literature & Composition II (8th-9th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Literature & Composition III (9th-12th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Literature & Composition IV (10th-12th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Literature & Composition V (11th/12th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Literature & Composition VI (12th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Fiction Writing (10th-12th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Omnibus: Inklings (British Literature & Composition, Critical Thinking, Bible/Theology) (10th-12th grade recommended): \$225 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Independent Study Honors British Literature & Composition (10th-12th grade recommended): \$225
Writing Tutorial (required for 1st-time Omnibus class students only) (10th-12th grade recommended): \$200/semester
ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition, 3 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class (11th-12th grades recommended): Pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below.

Logic/Rhetoric

Informal Logic I (7th grade recommended): \$50 (not approved with all charters)
Informal Logic II (8th grade recommended): \$50 (not approved with all charters)
Honors Formal Logic & Critical Thinking (9th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Rhetoric I (10th grade recommended): \$100 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Independent Study Honors Rhetoric I (10th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Rhetoric II (11th grade recommended): \$100 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Independent Study Honors Rhetoric II (11th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Senior Thesis (12th grade recommended): \$100 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)

Foreign Languages

Honors Latin I (7th-12th grade recommended): \$100 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Honors Latin II (8th-12th grade recommended): \$100 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
ASL I - American Sign Language I (7th-12th grade recommended): \$100
ASL 110 - American Sign Language I, 4 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class) (11th-12th grades recommended): Pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below.
SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I, 5 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class) (11th-12th grades recommended): Pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below.

Science

Life Science with Lab (7th grade recommended): \$100 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Independent Study Life Science with Lab (7th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Physical Science with Lab (8th/9th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Physics with Lab (9th-12th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Biology with Lab (9th/10th grade recommended): \$100 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Independent Honors Biology with Lab (9th/10th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Chemistry with Lab (10th/11th grade recommended): \$100

History

Honors History: Medieval/Middle Ages (7th-12th grade recommended): \$100 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Honors Independent Study History: Medieval/Middle Ages (7th-12th grade recommended): \$100
Honors Omnibus: America (American Literature & Composition, American History, Bible/Theology, Government) (11th/12th grade recommended): \$225 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Independent Study Honors American Literature & Composition (11th/12th grade recommended): \$75
Independent Study Honors American History (11th/12th grade recommended): \$75
Independent Study Honors American Government (11th/12th grade recommended): \$75
Honors Omnibus: Apostles (World History, World Literature, Bible/Theology) (12th grade recommended): \$225 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Independent Study Honors Omnibus: Apostles (World History, World Literature) (12th grade recommended): \$225
Honors World History 1700-Now (9th-12th grade recommended): \$100
HIST 101 - World Civilizations to the 1600s, 3 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class) (11th/12th grade recommended): pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below
HIST 102 - World Civilizations since the 1600s, 3 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class) (11th/12th grade recommended): pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below
HIST 120 - The United States to 1877, 3 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class) (11th/12th grade recommended): pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below
HIST 121 - The United States Since 1865, 3 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class) (11th/12th grade recommended): pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below

Electives/Other

Dramatic Arts I,II, III, IV, V, VI (7th-12th grade recommended): \$100
Studio Arts I,II, III, IV, V, VI (7th-12th grades recommended): \$100
Cinematic Arts I,II, III, IV, V, VI (7th-12th grades recommended): \$100
Photographic Arts I,II, III, IV, V, VI (7th-12th grades recommended): \$100
Sewing Arts I,II, III, IV, V, VI (7th-12th grades recommended): \$100
Honors Apologetics (5 credits, Fall Semester Only) (10th-12th grades recommended): \$100 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Honors Economics (5 credits, Spring Semester Only) (10th-12th grade recommended): \$100 (out-of-pocket - not charter approved)
Independent Study Honors Economics (5 credits, Spring Semester Only) (10th-12th grade recommended): \$100
THEA 100 - Introduction to Theater - 3 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class) (11th-12th grades recommended): pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below
MUSC 101 - Music Appreciation - 3 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class) (11th-12th grades recommended): pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below
PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology - 3 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class) (11th-12th grades recommended): pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below
COMM 100 - Introduction to Communication - 3 credits (Dual Enrollment Tutoring Class) (11th-12th grades recommended): pricing varies, see dual enrollment section below

Independent Study

Independent Study is available upon request for 7th-12th grade classes as time and resources allow. The pricing for Independent Study is the same as in-person classes.

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Dual Enrollment Tutoring Sessions

Pacific Coast Academy offers Dual Enrollment tutoring sessions for 11th and 12th-grade students. These sessions are designed to support students enrolled in dual enrollment programs, allowing them to earn college credit while still in high school.

Tutoring sessions for each course run either twice a week or once a week for 1 hour. The costs of tutoring sessions depend on the number of students enrolled in each course (a minimum of 3 students is required).

Tutoring sessions for each course running twice a week for 1 hour:

\$400/course for 3 students
\$300/course for 4 students
\$250/course for 5+ students

Tutoring sessions for each course running once a week for 1 hour:

\$200/course for 3 students
\$150/course for 4 students
\$125/course for 5+ students

NOTE: Students must also enroll with Santiago Canyon College’s Early College program.

Fall 2025 Dance Classes

Pacific Coast Academy also offers dance classes. Interested individuals need to complete a registration form.

\$15 each (\$12 for L&T), 2 for \$25, or 3 for \$35
Tap A, Tap B, Tap C, Musical Theater Dance I & II - 1 hour sessions
Leaps & Turns - 45 minute session
30-minute private lessons are also available on request as space and time allows

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