PCLC 2026-27 Schedule – Science-2-U

SCIENCE-2-U CLASSES AT
PCLC 2026-2027

LOCATION
6400 Westminster Ave. Westminster 92683
CONTACT
714-766-4870
Christine Murray cmurray@pacificcoastlc.com
WEBSITE
pacificcoastlc.com

CALENDAR
August 18-20th, 2026 Mandatory orientation

August 25th, 2026 – December 17th, 2026 1st Semester

January 19th, 2027 – May 20th, 2027 2nd Semester

NO CLASSES
2026: Oct 12-16, Nov 23 – 27, Dec 21 – Dec 31, 2026
2027: Jan 1 – Jan 15, Feb 15 – 19, Mar 22 – Apr 2, 2027

Registration & Payments

Registration covers the full school year unless stated otherwise.
To drop a class, email Science-2-U (dlosey@pacificcoastlc.com) and PCLC (cmurray@pacificcoastlc.com).
Tuition is due through the end of the month in which you submit your drop notice.

Purchase Orders (POs) & Payments

POs and semester payments must be requested or made each semester.
Parents are responsible for securing POs or making payments before the semester begins.

PCLC Centralized Registration

PCLC manages registration for all vendors. You can browse Science-2-U classes below, view detailed class descriptions and textbook info via the links above, or click the blue buttons to see all available PCLC classes.

New Students: Apply on the PCLC website: https://www.pacificcoastlc.com/

NEW THIS YEAR: There will be a Printed Lab Book Option available for purchase for Biology, Life, Marine, and Physical Science classes for $65 for the full year of lecture notes and labs. ELEMENTARY ONLY: 1st and 2nd-semester packets are sold separately. $30 per semester/lab book. USE THIS LINK between July 15 and August 4 to order your Lab Book. Payment is required upon ordering either online or via Zelle to jill@science2u.com. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. We will not buy back or refund printed lab books if a student drops or for any reason. This year, we are not offering Earth & Space Science Printed Lab Books.

Late Ordering and Delivery will be open until Sunday, August 24th. Students who order and pay from August 5th – August 24th will be responsible for printing and bringing their own materials until printed books are delivered by week 4. No other ordering opportunities will be available after August 24th.

Charter Funds: We advise against using charter funds to order the Printed Lab Book. We cannot place the order until we receive payment from the charter school. This process can delay delivery by up to 30 days after the end of the month in which the purchase order (PO) is dated. For example, if the PO has an August service date, you can expect to receive the Printed Lab Book by early October. A September service date would result in delivery by early November. You must print your materials until then. More information is available when clicking the link.

ELEMENTARY CLASSES $475 PER SEMESTER

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Ignite your child’s passion for discovery with our interactive, hands-on K-5th grade science classes! Each month, students explore a new topic in physical or life sciences, building essential skills like teamwork, using scientific equipment, and applying the scientific method. Designed to be relatable and engaging, these classes provide a strong foundation for creative and critical thinking. All supplies are included for in-person sessions. Watch your student develop a love for science that prepares them for future learning adventures! Please note that we do not accept T-K without prior approval.

K – 2nd Grade 9:00 am – 10:00 am

K – 2nd Grade 10:15 am – 11:15 am

K – 5th Grade 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

3rd – 5th Grade 10:15 am – 11:15 am

3rd – 5th Grade 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

K – 5th Grade 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm

3rd – 5th Grade 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

TOPICS COVERED

TBD

** WE DO NOT ACCEPT SINGLE SESSION REGISTRATIONS. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE FULL SCHOOL YEAR **

JR HIGH CLASSES $560 PER SEMESTER

ALL JR HIGH CLASSES ARE CLEARLY LABELED AS EITHER IN-PERSON OR HYBRID.
Supplies will not be provided for online students. A supply list will be provided by your instructor prior to the first day of school.
(Physical Science is available to 8th graders and is listed under High School Classes)

EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE (MS STUDENTS) $560

This course is designed for older middle school students (8th grade) and is A–G certified for 9th-grade students (pending charter approval). Students explore Earth and physical science concepts, including the stars and planets, weather and climate, rocks and minerals, mountains and soil, as well as core physical science topics such as motion, forces, chemical reactions, density, and buoyancy. Instruction emphasizes NGSS-aligned practices, engaging students in asking meaningful scientific questions, conducting investigations, analyzing data, and constructing evidence-based explanations. Weekly live lectures and hands-on labs provide interactive learning experiences. Students complete textbook readings, homework, lab reports, and assessments independently at home. Each student designs and completes a science fair project by the end of the second semester, with optional field trips offered to enhance real-world understanding. All lab supplies are provided for in-person learners. Follow the link below to view NGSS standards covered in this course. **This class is A-G approved for High School students. They will be required to do additional work from the Middle School students.**

TUESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm IN-PERSON

THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm IN-PERSON

LIFE SCIENCE $560

Junior High Life Science (7th Grade, NGSS-Aligned)

Step into the fascinating world of life sciences in this hands-on course designed for junior high students (ideal for 7th grade). Students explore key biology topics, including cells, genetics, mitosis, meiosis, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, the six kingdoms of life, and human anatomy, and ecology while developing scientific inquiry and laboratory skills. Instruction emphasizes NGSS-aligned Science and Engineering Practices, including asking questions, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing data, developing and using models, constructing explanations, and engaging in argument from evidence. Each week features a live lecture and hands-on lab, with all lab supplies provided for in-person students. Textbook readings, homework, lab reports, and tests are completed at home. Students design a science fair project during the second semester, and an optional field trip may be offered to support real-world application. Follow the link below to view NGSS standards covered in this course.

TUESDAY 9:00 am – 10:30 am IN-PERSON

THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm IN-PERSON

MARINE SCIENCE - LIFE and ECOSYSTEMS $560

Students explore marine ecosystems and biodiversity, including ocean habitats, food webs, and energy flow; adaptations and natural selection in marine organisms; and human impacts on marine environments, such as pollution, climate change, and resource use. The course also emphasizes the role of the oceans in Earth’s systems, including ocean currents, the water cycle, weather and climate regulation, and interactions between the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. Instruction is grounded in the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices, with students developing and using models, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, and constructing evidence-based explanations. Learning experiences include hands-on laboratory investigations, simulations, data analysis activities, research projects, and real-world problem-solving tasks related to marine conservation and sustainability. Follow the link below to view NGSS standards covered in this course.

TUESDAY 10:45 am – 12:15 pm IN-PERSON

THURSDAY 10:45 am – 12:15 pm IN-PERSON

HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES $550-755 PER SEMESTER

ALL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES ARE CLEARLY LABELED AS EITHER IN-PERSON OR HYBRID. Supplies will not be provided for online students. A supply list will be provided by your instructor prior to the first day of school.

CHEMISTRY $705 OR $755 HONORS

General & Honors Chemistry at PCLC is an A–G certified (pending charter approval) high school course for 10th–12th graders who have completed Algebra 1, meeting once weekly for 2.25 hours over 30 weeks per year. Students explore atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular structure, mole concepts, stoichiometry, gases, solutions, acids and bases, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, redox reactions, electrochemistry, and introductory biochemistry and organic chemistry. Weekly hands-on labs reinforce experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication, with homework, lab notebooks, and problem sets completed at home and two in-class final exams administered annually. An Honors option provides advanced assignments and CLEP Chemistry preparation, and incorporates Science and Engineering Practices such as modeling, investigation, data analysis, explanation, and argumentation, and emphasizes Crosscutting Concepts including cause and effect, systems, energy and matter, stability and change, and structure and function. Office hours are available by appointment only. Study sessions will be offered second semester for students planning to take the AP test, CLEP Test, or competing in the Science Olympiad. Follow the link below to view NGSS standards covered in this course.

THURSDAY 8:15 am – 10:30 am IN-PERSON

BIOLOGY $655 OR $705 HONORS

High School Biology (NGSS-Aligned, A–G Certified*) is a rigorous course designed to fulfill one of the two required science credits for graduation and is aligned with California NGSS for high school life sciences. Meeting weekly for 2.25 hours, students explore cellular biology, biomolecules, enzymes, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, protein synthesis, mitosis, meiosis, evolution, natural selection, ecology, and ecosystem dynamics, including human impacts, while developing proficiency in laboratory skills, experimental design, data analysis, scientific communication, and evidence-based reasoning. Instruction integrates NGSS Science and Engineering Practices (modeling, investigation, data analysis, explanation, and argumentation), and Crosscutting Concepts (cause and effect, structure and function, energy and matter, systems, and stability and change). All lab supplies are provided for in-person learners, with online students receiving a supply list to complete experiments at home. Office hours will be by appointment only via Zoom. An Honors option offers advanced assignments and CLEP Biology preparation for potential college credit. Follow the link below to view NGSS standards covered in this course.

TUESDAY 8:15 am – 10:30 am HYBRID

THURSDAY 8:15 am – 10:30 am IN-PERSON

EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE (HS STUDENTS) $615

TUESDAY 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm IN-PERSON

THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm IN-PERSON

PHYSICAL SCIENCE $615

High School Physical Science (NGSS-Aligned, A–G Certified)

This A–G certified Physical Science course is designed for high school students to explore fundamental concepts in chemistry and physics through hands-on labs, experiments, and project-based learning. The course meets once weekly for 90 minutes over 30 weeks per year (15 weeks per semester). Instruction integrates NGSS-aligned Science and Engineering Practices, including asking questions, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, constructing explanations, and using models.

Students investigate topics such as methods of scientific study, matter (solids, liquids, gases), atomic structure and chemical bonds, properties of substances, energy, motion, acceleration, momentum, Newton’s laws, gas laws, light and sound waves, electricity, electronics, magnetism, nuclear reactions, and energy sources. Each week includes a live lecture and hands-on lab, with all lab supplies provided for in-person learners, and a supply list for online students. Lab costs may be covered by charter funds if purchased through an approved vendor. Students complete textbook readings, lab homework, and assessments at home, as well as a self-directed project, a science fair project, and a research paper to apply scientific reasoning in real-world contexts. Follow the link below to view NGSS standards covered in this course.

TUESDAY 10:45 am – 12:15 pm HYBRID

THURSDAY 10:45 am – 12:15 pm IN-PERSON

FORENSIC SCIENCE $550 ONE SEMESTER ELECTIVE 1ST SEM

Forensic Science (9–12) is a 1.5-hour hands-on elective that introduces students to the science of crime scene investigation through weekly lectures and laboratory activities. Topics include crime scene analysis, evidence collection, blood spatter patterns, forgery, autopsy, DNA, forensic entomology, and dental records. Students develop scientific reasoning and investigative skills while exploring careers in forensic science. Instruction emphasizes NGSS Science and Engineering Practices, including developing and using models, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, constructing evidence-based explanations, and engaging in argument from evidence. Labs and the final practicum of a mock crime scene reinforce these skills, with all lab supplies provided for in-person learners. Follow the link to Science-2-U for NGSS standards covered in this class.

**Please note that this elective is only for one semester. This class may be taken with Engineering or Urban & Wilderness Survival to have a full year of science or as an independent one-semester class.**

TUESDAY 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm IN-PERSON

ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE $550 ONE SEMESTER ELECTIVE 2ND SEM

Engineering & Applied Science (High School Elective, NGSS-Aligned)

In this one-semester elective, students apply engineering design principles to solve real-world problems while building technical and problem-solving skills through individual and team projects. Topics include simple and complex machines, molecular interactions, electricity, energy transfer, and systems engineering. Students explore practical questions such as how phones operate, engines function, water can be pumped uphill, and satellites orbit Earth, applying science and math concepts to develop working solutions.

Instruction is fully NGSS-aligned, integrating Science and Engineering Practices, including: planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, developing and using models, constructing explanations, and designing solutions. Students also engage with crosscutting concepts such as cause and effect, systems and system models, energy and matter, structure and function, and stability and change.
**Please note that this elective is only for one semester. This class may be taken with Forenics to have a full year of science or as an independent one-semester class.**

TUESDAY 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm IN-PERSON

INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY $590

Intro to Psychology (High School Elective, Year-Long)

Ever wonder why people think, feel, and act the way they do? In this hands-on, year-long Psychology course, students explore the fascinating world of the human mind and behavior. You’ll dive into the history of psychology, major thinkers, famous experiments, and the brain’s anatomy and function—all while discovering how psychology applies to your everyday life.

Topics include memory, learning, motivation, personality, social behavior, lifespan development, and mental health. Students get to investigate mental disorders and treatments, learning how psychologists use the DSM, create a PowerPoint on a real disorder, and even analyze movie characters for fun diagnostic exercises. Classroom discussions, interactive activities, and experiments bring the material to life, while at-home readings, projects, and papers give students a chance to apply what they’ve learned. This course is perfect for curious minds ready to explore the science behind why we do what we do. Follow the link below to find the high school standards covered in this class.

Note: Materials will be provided when students are in person for class.

Textbook required: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e. This is a free downloadable text.

You may review our A-G Certification here: https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist/institution/5818

THURSDAY 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

URBAN & WILDERNESS SURVIVAL $550 ONE SEMESTER ELECTIVE 2ND SEM

In this class, your student will learn critical survival skills for both urban and wilderness settings. Learning survival skills builds confidence, self-reliance, and resilience. Survival awareness is about preparation, not fear. The basic scenarios covered will be; Urban Disaster Survival and lost in the wilderness survival. Learn urban skills to move through the city, make clean water, create warmth, find food, treat medical issues, and safely dispose of waste. Learn wilderness skills to keep yourself alive until help arrives.Learn how to find water and clean it for consumption, make fires and shelters, and identify edible plants. Navigation with a compass and a map and essential fishing and trapping will also be covered. A final mandatory weekend survival camping trip is included in the cost of the class. Camping trip details will be released at beginning of class.

**Please note that this elective is only for one semester. This class may be taken with Forenics to have a full year of science or as an independent one-semester class.**

THURSDAY 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm IN-PERSON