Core Values
What we believe as an organization:
- All students have value, infinite potential, and the right to an excellent education.
- All students learn in a safe and caring environment where they are motivated to do their best work.
- All students reach high levels of achievement through rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum.
- Diversity is an asset that strengthens and enriches our learning community.
- Parents and caregivers are recognized and engaged as partners.
- The community supports the educational program and is engaged as a partner and resource in student learning.
- District employees are dedicated to student success and operate as a high-performing, collaborative team.
- Shared decision-making is valued and active participation from all stakeholders is critical to student success.
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Mission Statement
What we do as an organization:
Petaluma City Schools delivers a high-quality, diverse, equitable, and inclusive education to all student scholars so they creatively explore interests, collaboratively solve problems, and fully develop as resilient, caring, and responsible members of our community.
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Goal One
All students will graduate PCS college and career ready.
Goal Two
By January 2027, the percent of students who respond positively to the following Youth Truth question will increase by 12%: "When I'm feeling upset, stressed, or having problems, there is an adult from school who I can talk about it."
Goal Three
By June 2027, students with disabilities will improve in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics by at least 30 points moving from -90 to -60 in ELA and -124 to -94 in mathematics.
Goal Four
By June 2027, 95% of multilingual learners enrolled in Petaluma CIty Schools for at least 4 years, will reclassify as fluent English proficient (RFEP) within 7 years of entering a US school.
Goal Five
PCS will institute a system of support that ensures outcomes for San Antonio High School on the California School Dashboard will improve for outcomes on the College/ Career, Graduation Reat, and Suspension Rate indicators. By June 2027, the percent of students showing that they are prepared for college and career as measured on the College/ Career Indicator on the California School Dashboard will increase from 0% to 10%. Graduation Rates: By June 2027, the graduation rate for San Antonio High School will increase at least 17% from 51.1% to at least 68% (2023- 51.1%on dashboard) School Climate: By June 2025 the suspension rate for all students will decrease from 9.6% to less than 6%. While suspension rates for all students is 9.6%, suspension rates for students with disabilities will decrease to less than 6%, matching the expectation for all students.
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