Hand Signals
In order to remain safe and respectful on campus, during class and in the cafeteria, Port City scholars use silent hand signals to indicate their needs.
In the video, students learn all of the silent hand signals used on campus.
AUGUST 21ST IS PCA'S FARMERS MARKET FROM 1PM TO 3PM
In order to remain safe and respectful on campus, during class and in the cafeteria, Port City scholars use silent hand signals to indicate their needs.
In the video, students learn all of the silent hand signals used on campus.
By lunch time, our students are ready to eat from all their hard work and learning.
In the video, students learn the expectations when walking into and being dismissed from the Cafeteria.
Recess is a time where a kid can be a kid. However, we want to make sure that every kid on campus is safe.
In the video, students learn about structured play expectations during recess at PCA.
Division of Zones for Supervision
Zone 1 - Play Structure
Zone 2 - Chalk
Zone 3 - Foursquare
Zone 4 - Basketball Court
Zone 5 - Hallway (Off Limits)
Zone 6 - Volleyball
We use the hallways to get around everyday.
In the video, students learn about the expectations when walking through any hallway at PCA.
Port City Academy is a fun and safe environment for every student but emergencies can happen.
In the video, students learn about the expectations when an emergency happens on campus and what they should do to remain safe.
Every student will need to use the restroom at one time or another.
In the video, students will learn about the expectations when using the bathrooms at PCA.
Per 2025-2026 policy on bathroom usage at Port City:
No more than one boy and one girl may go to the bathroom at a time. (Excluding recess)
All scholars, 2nd-5th grade, must log their bathroom use using SmartPass from the designated classroom computer.
All scholars must carry a pass to the bathroom. Scholars without a pass will be sent back to class.
Keeping the bathrooms clean is everyone's responsibility
A lot can happen in a school day, but how a student starts the day can make a big impact on their learning.
In the videos, Pumas will learn Expectations of Morning arrival and afterschool dismissal.
Learning is at the center of our daily routine but from time to time we love to have a good time and celebrate our wins.
In the videos, Pumas will learn about the PCA House System, Puma Store, Campus Incentives, and how they can earn and spend their Puma Cards.