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At Provident Charter Schools, there are so many reasons why elementary & middle school students are thriving at our two campuses. Here are our top 10!

We have developed an engaging curriculum, a warm culture of learning, and hands-on opportunities to reach all students. Here are 4 ways that we are reaching our learners!

The school year is underway, and it’s time to check in about learning. How is your child feeling when they return home at the end of the day? Have you received any communications from their teachers about their academic performance?

Parents often seek out PCS West for one reason: their child is struggling to read at grade level. But they may have had other challenges too so by the time their child enrolls at PCS West, many parents aren’t sure what to expect from a new school. 

Our response: “Get ready for results!”

It’s “Back to School” time and students are headed to classrooms all over our state. But just because the school year is underway doesn’t mean it’s too late to make a change!! Does your child struggle to read? Are you looking for a new school for your child? Provident Charter West (PCS West) still has spaces available in grades 1-5!

Families come to PCS West for so many different reasons. From effective curriculum that engages struggling readers, to our warm and friendly classrooms and commitment to character education – we have a lot to be proud of.

You may have heard that Provident Charter West (PCS West) is a “charter school”. But what does that really mean? And how does that make us different from other schools? The answers may surprise you!

Looking for a new school home for your child this fall? There’s still time to enroll at our tuition-free charter school. We’ve got a few spots available in grades 1-5 and we want you here!

Are you looking for a new school to call home for your struggling reader? At Provident Charter School West (PCS West), we are currently enrolling 1st-5th grades tuition-free for fall 2024!

Whether you are a new or returning family to Provident Charter School West (PCS West) this fall, you may be eager to plan ahead and get important dates on your calendar.

At Provident Charter School West (PCS West), parents often tell us how relieved they are to be at our school, and that they wish they wouldn’t have waited to enroll. Are you a parent that is considering making a school change?

PCS West teachers are passionate about their role in shaping students’ futures, so we sat down with one of our newest teachers, Mr. Austin Almendarez, to ask a few questions.

Every year at Provident Charter School West (PCS West), we survey our students and families to learn more about their experiences at our tuition-free charter school.

At Provident Charter School West (PCS West), we inspire students with language-based learning differences through innovative, hands-on curriculum.

One visit to our 1st-5th grade classrooms and you’ll see that PCS West is not your typical elementary school.

At Provident Charter School West (PCS West), our tuition-free charter school builds strong reading and writing skills in students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.

Our innovative curriculum includes low student-to-teacher ratios, small groups paced to individual learners, and a daily remediation block that gives students extra time to build reading skills.

To get to know more about the people behind our school culture, we recently chatted with PCS West 4th/5th Grade Looping Teacher and Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner Jennifer Matelan.

Let’s be honest: for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences, school can be tough. From social situations that are hard to navigate to teaching methods that just don’t resonate, young learners often struggle in traditional classrooms. At PCS West, our tuition-free charter school is flipping the script for those kids.

Our unique classroom structure and individualized instruction are just the beginning. PCS West also offers tuition-free instruction in Tae Kwon Do – a martial art form that has been around for over 2,000 years. So how can breaking a board benefit your child? The answers may surprise you!

You may have heard that Provident Charter West (PCS West) is a great school for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. You may have also heard that we are enrolling tuition-free for grades 1-5 this fall. If you’re looking for a new school for your child, PCS West may be the perfect fit for your family. But don’t take our word for it – come and see for yourself!

At Provident Charter West (PCS West), our tuition-free charter school is known for our warm and caring 1st-5th grade learning environment. To get to know more about the people behind our school culture, we recently chatted with PCS West 4th/5th Grade Math and Science Teacher Sandi Slaven.

Did you know that caregivers can make a big difference in a student’s academic success? Research shows that students whose parents are involved in their school have better attendance and behavior, get better grades, demonstrate better social skills and adapt better to school.

Provident Charter West (PCS West) is a tuition-free charter school designed for 1st-5th grade children with dyslexia. But that’s only part of our story. Because at PCS West, we truly believe that dyslexia doesn’t define us!

At Provident Charter West (PCS West), there are so many reasons why 1st-5th grade students are thriving at our TUITION-FREE CHARTER SCHOOL. Here are our top 10!

It’s a busy time of year at Provident Charter West (PCS West). We are partnering with our teachers and community to offer free educational events for our 1st-5th grade students and their families. Here’s what we’re tackling:

Charter school enrollment is growing. Since the first charter school opened in 1992 in St. Paul, Minnesota, charter schools have served over 12 million students. Charter schools’ uniqueness makes them …

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