As the Valley's only Pre-K - 12 independent school, PCDS offers an unparalleled academic experience. From the joy of discovery, to the challenging application of complex concepts, PCDS students are uniquely prepared to face tomorrow's challenges today.

Session Dates 2025. Session 1: June 2 - June 14 - FULL Session 2: June 16 - June 27 - Limited Availability Session 3: not offered due to continued construction Non-credit classes meet Monday – Thursday. Friday attendees will choose from a variety of camp activities.

PCDS at a Glance. There's nothing like being a PCDS student. In small classes, expert faculty support the growth of the whole child. We care equally about joyful learning, academic excellence, and character development.

The shadow classroom visit gives the applicant the opportunity to observe classes, meet teachers and students, and experience a typical day at PCDS, and it's also our chance to get to know the applicant better!

We are excited to offer a wide variety of classes that will engage both PCDS and non-PCDS students in academic enrichment, art explorations, technology applications, science, and athletics. Every summer, we bring new courses to our offerings while continuing to …

Access to skills-based achievement testing and/or aptitude testing is helpful in completing a student’s application to PCDS. PCDS will administer admissions assessments on select Saturdays in January and February. Registration for assessments is …

The core of the PCDS experience is student learning. Whether learning to read or writing a novel, initial addition or complex variables, our students engage ideas across disciplines in order to form a deep understanding and broad base of knowledge.

Mar 24, 2025 · PCDS Varsity Volleyball: Season updates, highlights, and their key to success Eliza Meltzer , Sports Editor • October 30, 2024 For many seasons, the PCDS Varsity Volleyball team has dominated the 2A Conference, ruthlessly …

PCDS values its community traditions, across grades, generations, and experiences. Through shared experiences and genuine engagement with one another, our students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni recognize that PCDS is more than a school: it’s family.

From our Middle School teams which encourage students to participate and develop skills, to our championship Varsity programs in the Upper School, PCDS student-athletes are always on the go. Grab your cleats, ball, racket or clubs, and dive in.