Welcome to Pacific West Christian Academy

It is our privilege and desire to provide your child with a strong Biblical and academic foundation in a nurturing environment.

We strive to meet your child where they are academically, socially and spiritually and provide them with the education, guidance, and experiences they need to build a solid foundation in education and life skills that can be built upon throughout their childhood and into their future.

It is our goal to give your child a well-balanced education which includes academic training, Bible training, and experiences with music, art, physical education, and computers.
 
We want you to browse this site and learn as much as possible about Pacific West Christian Academy.  We know that you may seek more information than what is available here and we invite you to visit our campus, tour our school, and observe the faculty and staff in action.
                                            
                                                                                                                                                                           ~ Donna Garcia,
                                                                                                                                                                               Superintendent
 

Accredited for Grades K-8 by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accrediting Commission for Schools
533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200, Burlingame, CA 94010
www.acswasc.org

 

School News

  • Congratulations to PWCA's Preschool!

    Congratulations to Mrs. Caputo and the PWCA Preschool staff for being chosen as the Best Preschool in Gilroy by the 2013 Gilroy Dispatch Readers Poll! Thank you staff for your devotion and dedication to our students, parents & school. Thank you readers for voting! We are blessed!
  • Now Enrolling for the 2013 Fall Semester!
     

    Thank you for your interest in Pacific West Christian Academy!

    We believe your child is the most important gift you'll ever receive, and their education the most important gift you'll ever give. We invite you to consider PWCA as your partner in that endeavor. With more than 18 years of experience, the Academy offers a safe and loving Christian environment, outstanding academic preparation, and a community of support that shares your values and priorities.

    We encourage you to visit one of our campuses. This is the best way to learn about PWCA. You will meet our staff, view our curriculum, tour the campus and receive comprehensive information about what PWCA has to offer your student. 

    Tours Daily by Appointment
    Preschool - 8th Grade

    In the meantime, we encourage you to browse our website (www.pwca-edu.org) or call the main office (408-847-7922) to learn more about the Academy or to begin the enrollment process.

    The Academy features:

    Nurturing, safe environment
    Family atmosphere
    Dedicated, caring teachers
    Small class sizes  
    Accredited, quality, Christ-centered education
    ALL academic subjects taught including Technology, Music, Art & PE
    High test scores
    Ethnic & culturally diverse
    Non-denominational
    Before & after school care
    Summer program

  • 2013 Summer Camp and Summer Extended Care!
    2013 SUMMER CAMP

    PWCA is excited to announce its 2013 Summer Camp schedule! Join the fun!

                Who?  Open to all students entering Kindergarten - 6th grade, Fall 2013

                What? 4 weekly sessions with up to 10 different camps per session

                When? June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19 & July 22-26

                Time? 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

                Where? PWCA Elementary Campus

    Extended care is offered before and after each camp! It is going to be a fun summer.  We hope your kids and their friends can join us!

    Take advantage of our Early Bird Special and save $25.00 per camp!  Paid-in-full registrations received by May 31st are only $100 per camp!

    Our program offers a variety of camps including:

    Kinder Readiness, Arts, Crafts, & Scrapbooking, Cheerleading, Cake Decorating, Bible Hero Fun, Reading & Writing, Outdoor Adventure, Lego Mania, Drama, Math & Science, Cartooning, Fitness for Fun, Party Planning, Barnyard Animals, Sewing & Crocheting, & Outside Olympics!

    Click here for the camp catalog

    Catalogs can also be picked up at the main campus. Hurry space is limited!

    PLEASE NOTE: Extended Care will be available in conjunction with the camp schedule on a pre-registration basis.  Extended care is not available during camp hours, only before and after camp. Click here for Summer Extended Care Form

  • Garlic Festival Volunteers Needed

    Gar    lic Festival Volunteers Needed!
    The time has come to volunteer at the 35th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival . PWCA's PTF receives a stipend for each shift that we can fill and we've been allotted 90 shifts!

    We need your help to fill these shifts. Volunteers are essential to the success of this event. We will hosting one of the Garlic Bread Booth's in Gourmet Alley. To reserve your shift click here or sign-up at the business office at the main campus.   

    The following shift(s) are available:

    PWCA Garlic Bread Booth

    Friday July 26th:
    am shift      (9:00am to 2:15pm)
    pm shift      (2:00pm to 7:15pm)

    Saturday July 28th: 
    am shift      (9:00am to 2:15pm)
    pm shift      (2:00pm to 7:15pm)

    Sunday July 29th: 
    am shift      (9:00am to 2:15pm)
    pm shift      (2:00pm to 7:15pm)

    You will receive entrance to Garlic Festival before or after your shift and acomplimentary meal for each shift you work.

    Anyone 16 and over can work at the Garlic Festival to represent PWCA for hours ! Invite your family, friends and neighbors to serve with you! (Children 14 and over can also join us as long as they are accompanied by an adult.)

    Even if you can't volunteer, be sure to stop by our booth and get some Garlic Bread!

  • Fireworks Booth Volunteers Needed!


    PWCA Fireworks Booth Volunteers Needed!!     

    · One of the largest PWCA fundraisers of the year!

    · Great way to earn HIS hours for the 2013-2014 school year.

    ·  Booth is open Monday, July 1st through Thursday, July 4th.

    · Short 4 1/2 hour shifts, multiple shifts are available!

    · Double HIS hours on July 4th, triple hours if you work the 5:00-9:30 shift.

    · Day Manager positions also available each day: Day manager is on call for one day and is responsible for confirming shift workers, shift change & credit card training & picking up and replenishing fireworks when needed. Earn 10 HIS hours! 20 if you are the Day Manager on the 4th!

    · Sign-up sheets are in the business office or sign up on line using Volunteer Spot below: 

    Please sign up for PWCA Fireworks Booth - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

       1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/B2h941
       2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 
       3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

    Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

    Make sure to tell your friends, family and neighbors to
    purchase their fireworks from our booth! If you're having a block party ....have everyone pitch in for fireworks and get a bigger box! It's a great way for our school to earn money while you are celebrating!

    Our booth is located at 8220 Monterey Rd across from the Longhouse Restaurant in the Little Johns Fine Jewelers parking lot.

    For more information email kbenjamin@pwcagilroy.com .