Serving students across Plumas County, Plumas Charter School is known for providing a personalized learning approach, programmatic flexibility, and sincere attention to students’ individual needs. PCS’s mission statement is “To provide a personalized learning environment with a culture of acceptance for a diverse community. We encourage the development of compassionate, resilient, lifelong learner
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Individual student programs, from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade, are designed upon the enrollment of each student in the school’s learning centers in Quincy, Indian Valley, and Chester. The educational approaches used include center-based courses, traditional independent study courses, facilitated home school, concurrent college enrollment, a variety of enrichment activities, online curricula, and interest-based elective courses. As a nonprofit public charter school, PCS has created an arts-enriched, interdisciplinary learning environment aligned with state standards using a variety of curricula that nurture the intellectual, social, and creative growth of students; builds an inclusive community; and supports the academic achievement of its students. PCS operates under the core values of responsiveness, accountability, compassion, and respect—for ourselves, each other, and our environment. Plans are moving forward for construction of a new PCS facility in Quincy; to learn more, visit https://bit.ly/2wb6Etm. In the meantime, Quincy programs operate out of three centers: 535 Lawrence St. for grades 3–6, and 80 Main St. for grades 7–12. Administrative staff members are available at 20 Crescent St. (enter across from 546 Lawrence). Indian Valley programs are located at 212 Pine St. in Greenville for grades K–6, and 4352 Main St. in Taylorsville for grades 7–12. The Chester learning center is located at 135 Main St. for grades K–12. For more information, visit http://www.plumascharterschool.org or call 530-283-3851.