From Pacifica to the Rest of the World

Having been taught to think and live well, our graduates go out into the world to contribute to, and champion, all that is true, all that is good, and all that is beautiful!

Starting freshman year, the College Counseling office provides students and their families with the resources and support necessary to walk through the college application process with confidence. To do this, we…

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Educate

students and parents on all aspects of the college admission process and provide them with the resources needed to be successful, minimizing the pressure and stress.

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Empower

students to take ownership of the college application process helping them find the right college “fit” where they will thrive academically, spiritually and emotionally.

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Encourage

students to discover their unique interests and abilities in order to highlight these in their applications.

College Planning

Pacifica’s college counseling program is an extension of the school-wide mission. It assists students in thinking critically and wisely about their college decisions. We counsel students to find a place that continues to cultivate their interest in learning while encouraging them to live lives of faith, character, and service to the glory of God.

4-Year Planning Progression

The 4-Year Plan represents the typical progression of courses for a student at Pacifica. Variations will occur from student to student based on individual abilities and preferences. This plan covers all subjects including honors and dual credit course options.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTs

 

Advanced Placement (AP)

Pacifica offers 14 different AP courses across multiple subjects. All of these courses are measured on a 5.0 grading scale. Courses currently offered include:

AP 2D Art & Design
AP 3D Art
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science

AP Drawing
AP English Language & Composition
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Physics C: Mechanics - Lab
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature & Composition
AP Statistics
 

Dual Credit

Pacifica offers 10 Dual Credit courses for college credit in grades 10-12 through a partnership with Colorado Christian University (Humanities) and the University of Texas (Sciences). All of these courses are measured on a 5.0 grading scale. Courses currently offered include:

Honors Anatomy & Physiology
Honors Economics
Honors Engineering: Design & Analysis
Honors European History
Honors Faith & Culture

Honors Latin III
Honors Latin IV
Honors Medieval World History
Honors U.S. History
Honors World Literature & Composition
 

Launching students who can lead and serve.

We are proud that Pacifica students have gone on to succeed at many of the excellent colleges and universities across the nation. Below are just some of the schools our graduates have been admitted to.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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