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Application for Admissions
Thanks for your interest in Pacific Crest! Your understanding of the school's philosophy and approach to education are extremely important to your success. Therefore, if you have questions or concerns please call to have the issues clarified before you apply. Tuition for the 2007-2008 school year is $9,700. This can be made in one payment or in 10 monthly installments.

Pacific Crest has an open admissions policy, meaning all students who complete the application process are welcome to attend. This assures a lively and diverse educational community. Nevertheless, not all students understand the expectations placed upon Pacific Crest students when they apply. If a student does not thrive in this environment they may choose to or be asked to leave. This is always traumatic in a close-knit community, so we hope that each student is well informed before he or she decides to complete the application.

Simply stated, the expectations are as follows:
  • Each student and his or her family are active participants in the school community.
  • Each student is motivated to learn and desires to take on new challenges.
  • Each student is committed to helping other students do their best.
  • Each student supports Pacific Crest's drug-free environment.
  • Each student understands and supports the school's philosophy and approach to education.

The Application Process

Step 1: Visit the School
Call and set up an appointment, if possible on a Tuesday. Ideally parents and the student are able to visit during a Tuesday morning, starting with a tour at 9:30 and ending with a visit to our weekly School Meeting. If this time is not available a conversation and tour can be otherwise arranged. Call the school between 8:00 and 4:00 Monday through Friday: (503) 234-2826.

Step 2: Student Visit
The student comes to school for a day long visit, shadowing another student of similar age and/or academic standing.

Step 3: Complete and Return Application Forms
   
Download Application Packet*
(624 KB)
Return all materials to:

Pacific Crest Community School
Attention: Admissions
116 NE 29th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97232
   
* – Requires Acrobat Reader
Include a $50.00 non-refundable application fee. The Student Statement needs to be done in the student's own handwriting using their best writing skills. The Parent Statements may be typed. The Teacher and Mentor Statements are to be completed by people who have successfully worked with the student in previous educational or volunteer circumstances.

Step 5: Interview at Pacific Crest
The school will call to set up an appointment for a follow up conversation and orientation.

Once these steps are completed, the student may begin attending the school.