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Pinewood Curriculum Guide 2018-2019

Pinewood Curriculum Guide 2018-2019

Middle and High School Curriculum Guide 2018-2019

Founded in 1952, Pinewood Preparatory School is an independent, coeducational, college-
preparatory day school. The school is accredited by The Southern Association of Independent
Schools (SAIS), AdvancED, and the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).
Pinewood holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the
Palmetto Association of Independent Schools (PAIS). Pinewood Preparatory School admits
academically qualified students without regard to race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

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The Pinewood school year is composed of two Pinewood Diploma: Student must fulfill all credit
semesters each divided into two nine week pe- hour requirements.
riods. A student's academic transcript records
all courses he or she has taken at Pinewood Fine and Performing Arts Diploma In addition to
Preparatory School, and the grades earned in fulfilling the requirements of a Pinewood diploma,
each course. The transcript also records numer- students must earn six credits in both fine and
ical averages by year. Pinewood Preparatory performing arts. Students must also fulfill an out-
School does rank its students. International stu- side of school requirement that is approved by
dents starting at Pinewood after 9th grade will the Head of the Fine and Performing Arts Depart-
not be included in the calculation of class ment.
rank.
Engineering Diploma The foundation of the engi-
All students are enrolled in a college- neering diploma at Pinewood is a considerable
preparatory program. Pinewood’s numerical sequence of college level mathematics and sci-
grades and GPA are reported on the transcript ence enjoined with specific courses in technolo-
using the South Carolina uniform grading scale. gy and Idea Lab, as well as a required pre-
Pinewood Preparatory School weights grades engineering course. Many of these courses will
for Honors and AP classes in the Upper School. sync with existing graduation requirements in sci-
AP course grades are increased by 1.00 point ence, mathematics, and technology. Students
to the GPA. Honors course grades are in- completing these requirements will receive a
creased by 0.50 points. These weighted aver- special diploma at graduation.
ages determine honor roll, and they are the
numbers reported on the transcripts to colleg- In addition to fulfilling the requirements of a Pin-
es. ewood Diploma, requirements for the Engineer-
ing Diploma are:
Types of Diplomas
Pinewood grants five different types of diplo-  Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus, or Ad-
mas. All students must complete community vanced Placement Calculus (AB or BC)
service hours, in addition to the academic re-
quirements.  Honors or Advanced Placement Physics
 Honors or Advanced Placement Statistics
Headmaster Diploma: Students must achieve  Pre-Engineering Course (one semester Honors
at least a 4.00 GPA on the South Carolina
Weighted Scale. They must sit for four AP ex- course)
ams. Of the core courses in high school, ten  Computer Science (one quarter)
must be Honors or AP courses.  Research/Design Project In Idea Lab (one se-

Honor Diploma: Students must achieve at least mester)
a 3.50 GPA on the South Carolina weighted  Cyber Defense or Robotics (four quarters in
scale. Of the core courses in high school, ten
must be Honors or AP courses. some combination)
 Internship in engineering field (meets Leader-

ship requirement)

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Concurrent Enrollment Program

Pinewood eleventh and twelfth grade students
who meet specific requirements may enroll in
college courses that allow them to meet Pin-
ewood graduation requirements and earn col-
lege credit through our concurrent enrollment
program. Course availability and application
requirements will be discussed during schedul-
ing meetings.

Graduation Requirements

Subject Required Credits
English 4
Math 4
Lab Science 3
Foreign Language
(same language) 3
Social Studies
U.S. History 1
Government 1
Economics ½
Leadership Studies ½
Computer Science ½
Physical Education 1
Arts Elective 1
Electives 1


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Curriculum Maps 4
Department of English 15
Department of History 20
Department of Languages 23
Department of Mathematics 25
Department of Science 29
Department of Technology 34
Department of Fine and Performing Arts 36
Leadership Institute Courses 40
Department of Physical Education 41
Other Electives 42

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Curriculum Maps

Pinewood Preparatory School
English Curriculum

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Intro to British American World
English English English Literature Literature Literature Literature

Writing Writing Writing Honors Honors Honors Honors
(9 week (9 week (9 week Intro to British American World
course) course) course) Literature Literature Literature Literature

Graduation requirements - students must take an English AP English AP English
course each year of high school. Language Literature

Middle School Course
High School CP Credit
High School Honors Credit
High School AP Credit

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Curriculum Maps

Pinewood Preparatory School
Math Curriculum

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Algebra III

6th Grade Pre Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Algebra III Pre
Math Algebra Calculus
Honors Honors
Algebra I Geometry Honors Pre Honors
Geometry Calculus Pre Calculus

Graduation requirements - four high school level Honors Honors Honors
math courses. Algebra II Algebra II Statistics

Honors AP Calculus
Pre Calculus AB

Middle School Course AP Calculus
High School CP Credit BC
High School Honors Credit
High School AP Credit

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Curriculum Maps

Pinewood Preparatory School
Science Curriculum

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Biology Biology Chemistry Physics

Earth Life Physical Honors Environmental
Science Science Science Biology Science

Chemistry Physics

Honors Environmental Honors
Chemistry Science Physics

Honors Honors
Physics Human
Physiology

Honors AP
Human Biology
Physiology

Graduation requirements - three high school lab sci- AP AP
ences Biology, Chemistry and one elective science. Biology Chemistry

Middle School Course AP AP
High School CP Credit Chemistry Environmental
High School Honors Credit
High School AP Credit Science

AP AP Physics C
Environmental

Science

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Curriculum Maps

Pinewood Preparatory School History
and Related Studies Curriculum

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Western AP US History Govern-
Civilization European ment

History Economics

Geography World US History
History
Honors
Western AP Human Honors
Civilization Geography US History

Graduation requirements - US History, Government AP US AP
and Economics, and one additional social studies History Govern-

ment

Middle School Course AP AP
High School CP Credit European European
High School Honors Credit
High School AP Credit History History

AP Human AP Human
Geography Geography

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Curriculum Maps

Pinewood Preparatory School
Language Curriculum

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III AP Spanish

6th Grade 7th Grade Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Honors Honors
Latin Spanish Spanish IV Spanish IV

Honors Honors Honors
Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III

Middle School Course Graduation requirements - three high school level
High School CP Credit courses of the same language.
High School Honors Credit
High School AP Credit

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Curriculum Maps

Pinewood Preparatory School
Arts Curriculum

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

General Art General Art General Art General Art

Art Art Art Drama I Advanced Advanced Advanced
Music Music Drama Art Art Art
Drama Drama Writing Advanced
Writing Writing Idea Lab Drama Advanced Advanced Advanced
Idea Lab Idea Lab Drama Drama Drama

Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus

Graduation requirement - one art credit. Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar

Middle School Course Music Music Music Music
High School CP Credit Technology Technology Technology Technology
High School Honors Credit
Yearbook Yearbook Yearbook

High School AP Credit Photography Photography Photography

Honors Honors Honors
Play Production Play Production Play Production

AP Music AP Art
Theory
AP Music
Theory

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Curriculum Maps

Pinewood Preparatory School
Technology Curriculum

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Computer Computer Computer Computer
Science Science Science Science

Art Art Art Computer Computer Computer Computer
Music Music Music Programming Programming Programming Programming
Drama Drama Drama
Writing Writing Writing
Idea Lab Idea Lab Idea Lab

Graphic Graphic Graphic Graphic
Design Design Design Design

Graduation requirement - one technolo- Business Business Business Business
gy credit. Apps Apps Apps Apps

Middle School Course Financial Financial Financial Financial
High School CP Credit Apps Apps Apps Apps
High School Honors Credit
High School AP Credit Web Web Web Web
Design Design Design Design

Cyber Cyber Cyber Cyber
Defense Defense Defense Defense

App App App App
Development Development Development Development

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Curriculum Maps

Pinewood Preparatory School
Physical Education Curriculum

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

2 Physical 2 Physical 2 Physical Basketball Basketball Basketball Basketball
Education Education Education
classes per classes per Weight Weight Weight Weight
and 1 Training Training Training Training
Health class week week

per week

Women’s Women’s Women’s Women’s
Strength and Strength and Strength and Strength and
Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning Conditioning

Graduation requirement - one P. E. credit.

Middle School Course
High School CP Credit
High School Honors Credit
High School AP Credit

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Curriculum Maps

Pinewood Preparatory School
Other High School Electives

Leadership Institute 9-12 Other High School Electives

Leadership Declamation Honors Robotics
Studies Psychology

21st Century Com- Financial Idea Lab Teacher
munication Literacy Cadet

Pre-Engineering

Graduation requirements - Classes of 2016, High School CP
2017 and 2018 are required to complete
one-half credit of leadership courses for High School Honors
graduation. Leadership studies is a required
course. Dual High School/College
Enrollment

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Course Descriptions
2018-2019

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Department of English

Exploring Our World (Sixth Grade): This course essay, theme analysis, text-to-self, original short
introduces students to more complex aspects story, original myth, and biography of a class-
of literature and writing. The course is divided mate. Seventh Grade English is a nurturing en-
into eight units of study, which include short vironment where students are encouraged to
fiction, folktales, novels, drama, historical fic- share their ideas and to be lifelong learners. As
tion, nonfiction, biography, and poetry. with all courses in Pinewood’s English Depart-
Reading assignments include a variety of ment, this course focuses on critical reading,
works taken from Holt’s Elements of Literature: thinking, and writing that stresses skills in global
First Course in addition to selected novels awareness, leadership, and responding to es-
and films. Major writing assignments will in- sential questions.
clude a character analysis, a comparison
and contrast essay, a personal narrative, a The Hero’s Adventure (Eighth Grade): This
collection of original poetry, and an exposito- course will cover a broad range of classic and
ry essay that involves synthesizing various contemporary short fiction, poetry, essays, and
sources of researched information. Vocabu- selected novels and films. Reading assignments
lary relevant to each unit and grammar from for this course also include a summer reading
the Holt Handbook will be studied throughout assignment and a year-long outside reading
the year. The material from this course will be program. The Eighth Grade course is designed
further enriched by an organized summer to analyze literary elements, such as plot, char-
reading assignment. As with all courses in Pin- acter, theme, and point of view, as well as the
ewood’s English Department, this course fo- literary genres. Students will write a variety of
cuses on critical reading, thinking, and writing formal academic papers, including the rhetori-
that stresses skills in global awareness, leader- cal modes of character analysis, definition,
ship, and responding to essential questions. novel analysis, and poetry explication. Addi-
tionally, students will engage in many informal
Personal Journeys (Seventh Grade): In this writing assignments and projects throughout
course, students will read a variety of genres, the year. As with all courses in Pinewood’s Eng-
enhance critical reading skills, write in a varie- lish Department, this course focuses on critical
ty of formats, enrich vocabulary and gram- reading, thinking, and writing that stresses skills
mar skills, and collaborate and communicate in global awareness, leadership, and respond-
with their peers. Reading will include short sto- ing to essential questions.
ries, novels, drama, poetry, Greek mythology,
biography, and other nonfiction selections. Middle Grades Writing Workshop: During one
Text-books used are Elements of Literature: quarter enrichments, students will increase their
Second Course and the Holt Handbook for understanding of the writing process and the
Grammar. Summer Reading encourages Sev- importance of writing through lessons that rein-
enth Grade students to explore the world of force the Write Traits, evaluating examples of
reading and delight in the adventures books writing by authors and other students, and fre-
can bring. Students will write in a variety of quent informal writing pieces.
modes such as character analysis, expository

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Department of English continued

The Individual in Society (Ninth Grade Col- public speaking skills with class presentations,
lege Prep): This course will cover a broad and enhance their vocabulary. Students in this
range of classic and contemporary fiction, course will experience a curriculum enriched
poetry, essays, plays, and prose excerpts by higher level works, literary criticism, and
from Holt’s Elements of Literature: Fourth higher level writing, analysis, and synthesis as-
Course in addition to selected novels and signments. As with all courses in Pinewood’s
films. Reading assignments also include a English Department, this course focuses on crit-
summer reading requirement. This course is ical reading, thinking, and writing that stresses
designed to analyze literary elements, such skills in global awareness, leadership, and re-
as plot, character, theme, and point of view, sponding to essential questions. To be
as well as the literary genres. Students will considered for Honors or AP English classes, stu-
write a variety of take-home and in-class ac- dents must have an A average in their current
ademic papers, including several research English course, the recommendation of their
projects and a formal, MLA documented re- current English teacher, and standardized test
search paper. Students will also review gram- scores that suggest they can succeed in high-
mar, improve their public speaking skills with er-level courses.
class presentations, and enhance their vo-
cabulary. As with all courses in Pinewood’s Archetypal Literature (Tenth Grade College
English Department, this course focuses on Prep): This course will cover a broad range of
critical reading, thinking, and writing that classic and contemporary short fiction, poetry,
stresses skills in global awareness, leadership, essays, and prose excerpts from Holt’s Ele-
and responding to essential questions. ments of Literature: Sixth Course in addition to
selected novels, films, and plays and will be
The Individual in Society (Ninth Grade Hon- arranged in units that follow chronological liter-
ors): This course will cover a broad range of ary movements. Reading assignments for this
classic and contemporary fiction, poetry, es- course include a summer reading requirement.
says, plays, and prose. Reading assignments This course is designed to analyze literary ele-
include a summer reading requirement. To ments such as plot, character, theme, and
enhance students’ understanding of the point of view, as well as literary genres. Stu-
reading selections, as well as the broad influ- dents will write a variety of formal academic
ence of literature, students will view excerpts papers, including character analysis, novel
from various films. This course is designed to analysis, comparison and contrast, and poetry
analyze literary elements, such as plot, char- explication. Additionally, students will engage
acter, theme, and point of view, as well as in many informal writing assignments, presenta-
the literary genres. Students will write a variety tions, and projects throughout the year. As with
of take-home and in-class academic papers, all courses in Pinewood’s English Department,
including several research projects and a for- this course focuses on critical reading, thinking,
mal, MLA documented research paper. Stu- and writing that stresses skills in global aware-
dents will also review grammar, improve their ness, leadership, and responding to essential
questions.

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Department of English continued

Archetypal Literature (Tenth Grade Honors): Elements of Literature: Fifth Course in addition
This course will cover a broad range of classic to selected novels, films, and plays. Reading
and contemporary short fiction, poetry, es- assignments also include a summer reading
says, and prose excerpts from Holt’s Elements assignment. This course is designed to analyze
of Literature: Sixth Course in addition to se- literary elements, such as plot, character,
lected novels, films, and plays and will be ar- theme, and point of view, as well as the literary
ranged in units that follow chronological liter- genres. Students will write a variety of take-
ary movements. Reading assignments for this home and in-class academic papers, including
course also include a summer reading re- several research projects and a formal, MLA
quirement. This course is designed to analyze documented research paper. Students will also
literary elements such as plot, character, review grammar, improve their public speaking
theme, and point of view, as well as literary skills with class presentations, an enhance their
genres. Students will write a variety of formal vocabulary. As with all courses in Pinewood’s
academic papers, including character anal- English Department, this course focuses on criti-
ysis, novel analysis, comparison and contrast, cal reading, thinking, and writing that stresses
and poetry explication. Additionally, students skills in global awareness, leadership, and re-
will engage in many informal writing assign- sponding to essential questions.
ments, presentations, and projects through-
out the year. Students in this course will expe- War and Conflict (Advanced Placement English
rience a curriculum enriched by higher level Language and Composition): This is a rhetoric-
works, literary criticism, and higher level writ- based, college-level course designed to help
ing, analysis, and synthesis assignments. As students become skilled readers, writers, and
with all courses in Pinewood’s English Depart- critical thinkers by examining primarily Ameri-
ment, this course focuses on critical reading, can literary styles such as formal and informal
thinking, and writing that stresses skills in glob- essays, speeches, novels, drama, and poetry.
al aware-ness, leadership, and responding to Entrance to the course is determined by previ-
essential questions. To be considered for Hon- ous grades, standardized test scores, and
ors or AP English classes, students must have teacher recommendation. The AP English Lan-
an A aver-age in their current English course, guage and Composition course is designed to
the recommendation of their current English help students become skilled readers of prose
teacher, and standardized test scores that written in a variety of time periods, disciplines,
suggest they can succeed in higher-level and rhetorical contexts, and to become skilled
courses. writers who can compose for a variety of pur-
poses. Students will learn how to analyze the
War and Conflict (Eleventh Grade College persuasive tools authors use (e.g., diction, tone,
Prep): This course will cover a broad range of voice, sentence structure, rhetorical devices)
classic and contemporary fiction, poetry, es- to compose both take-home and in-class es-
says, plays, and prose excerpts from Holt’s says. This course allows students to write in a

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Department of English continued

variety of forms – specifically synthesis, analy- riety of take-home and in-class academic pa-
sis, and argument – and on a variety of sub- pers, including several research projects and a
jects. In keeping with the current trends of formal, MLA-documented research paper. Stu-
college composition courses and the AP Lan- dents will also review grammar, improve their
guage and Composition course description, public speaking skills with class presentations,
this course requires completion of a research and enhance their vocabulary. As with all
paper and summer reading. More infor- courses in Pinewood’s English Department, this
mation is available through the College course focuses on critical reading, thinking,
Board at www.apcentral.collegeboard.com. and writing that stresses skills in global aware-
Students taking this course are encouraged ness, leadership, and responding to essential
to take the AP English Language examination questions.
in May in order to earn college credit. Please
note that students enrolled in Advanced Global Perspectives (Advanced Placement
Placement English classes may be required to English Literature and Composition): This col-
purchase additional practice manuals lege-level course for seniors is designed to help
throughout the year. As with all courses in Pin- students become skilled readers, writers, and
ewood’s English Department, this course fo- critical thinkers through close reading and criti-
cuses on critical reading, thinking, and writing cal writing analysis of classic and modern
that stresses skills in global awareness, leader- American, British, and international works from
ship, and responding to essential questions. a variety of time periods, disciplines, and rhe-
To be considered for Honors or AP English torical contexts. Students will learn how to ana-
classes, students must have an A average in lyze the elements of fiction, considering a
their current English course, the recommen- work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as
dation of their current English teacher, and language elements, such as diction, figurative
standardized test scores that suggest they language, imagery, symbolism, and tone
can succeed in higher-level courses. through writing take-home and in-class essays.
Students will also consider the historical con-
Global Perspectives (Twelfth Grade College texts in which works are written and set. Assign-
Prep): This course will cover a broad range of ments include several MLA-documented pro-
classic and contemporary fiction, poetry, es- jects, a critical approach research paper, a
says, plays, and prose excerpts from Holt’s seminar presentation, and summer reading.
Elements of Literature: World Literature in ad- Students may be required to purchase addition
dition to selected novels, plays, and films. practice manuals for this course and all who
Reading assignments also include a summer are taking this course are encouraged to take
reading requirement. This course is designed the AP English Literature examination in May in
to analyze literary elements, such as plot, order to earn college credit. More information
character, theme, and point of view, as well is available through the College Board at
as the literary genres. Students will write a va- www.apcentral.collegeboard.com. Students

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Department of English continued

may also take this course for college credit
through Charleston Southern University
through Pinewood’s concurrent enrollment
program for an additional tuition fee. As with
all courses in Pinewood’s English Department,
this course focuses on critical reading, think-
ing, and writing that stresses skills in global
awareness, leadership, and responding to
essential questions. To be considered for Hon-
ors or AP English classes, students must have a
strong average and consistent attendance in
their current English course, the recommen-
dation of their current English teacher, and
standardized test scores that suggest they
can succeed in higher-level courses.

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Department of History and Related Studies

Sixth Grade Geography combines elements tive, realizing that only when they learn to ob-
of physical, human and regional geography, jectively analyze the past, can they can begin
as well as a strong component of history. In to understand the present. In this endeavor
this globalizing world, it should be understood students will analyze primary documents, eval-
that the study of geography helps young citi- uate alternative interpretations, and informa-
zens understand the spatial relationship be- tively participate in debates. Student assess-
tween nature and human culture, and the ments will take a variety of forms; with much
processes that change environments. Stu- emphasis placed on writing clearly and effec-
dents learn to read and create maps. tively in various genres.

Seventh Grade Social Studies is designed to Honors Western Civilization is a fast paced, in-
cover a selection of regions and events from troductory, survey course of the history of the
ancient history to early modern history. It will Mediterranean World and Europe from the ear-
show, through recurring patterns throughout ly modern period to the present. At the same
the centuries, how historical events have time, relations with the Americas, Asia, and Afri-
helped to shape the lives of people through- ca will be included. The purpose of Honors
out the world. Western Civilization is to prepare those 9th
graders who will participate in our Advanced
Eighth Grade Social Studies is designed to Placement Programs with a solid foundation in
provide in depth coverage of the United the principal ideas, institutions, and events that
States history from its colonial period through have shaped Western Civilization. It seeks to
Reconstruction. From that point forward, the promote an understanding of historical context
course explores selected topics from the 20th and perspective and to encourage the skills
century. This course includes a large-scale essential to historical inquiry, including the ca-
historical research project. pacity to define historical questions, analyze
primary documents, evaluate alternative inter-
Western Civilization is an introductory, survey pretations, develop coherent arguments, and
course of the history of Western Civilizations write clearly and effectively. The course is or-
from the early modern period to the pre- ganized in chronological sequence with em-
sent. Students will also examine events in the phasis given to the close relationship between
Americas, Asia, and Africa to analyze their economic, social, political, religious, and intel-
impact on the Western World. Ideally this lectual developments.
class will provide students with a working
knowledge of the central beliefs, institutions,
and events that have shaped our contempo-
rary world. It strives to instill in students an ap-
preciation for historical context and perspec-

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Department of History and Related Studies continued

AP Human Geography is a systematic study of Honors United States History is a course de-
patterns and processes that have shaped hu- signed to help provide students with the ana-
man understanding, use, and alteration of the lytical skills necessary to deal critically with
Earth. Students employ spatial concepts and information, facts, problems and events in
landscape analysis to examine human social United States History. This course provides an
organization and its environmental conse- in-depth study of the basic history of the
quences. Students also learn about the meth- American republic from the pre-European
ods, tools and technology geographers use in beginnings down through the European lega-
their science and practice. Human geography cy; the American Revolution and its signifi-
covers topics such as population, culture, politi- cance; the establishment and growth of the
cal division of space, agriculture, urbanization, new nation; The Civil War and all its ramifica-
as well as industrialization and development. tions; the growth of industrial America and
Students who successfully complete the course the rise to world power status. Additionally,
work will have an opportunity to take the AP the course covers the two World Wars, and
exam in the spring and may be eligible to earn other Twentieth Century conflicts through the
college credit. Students in grades 10-12 may Civil rights movement and its impact. Individ-
be recommended for this course. ual student connections to the history of the
country are studied through the writing of a
United States History provides a basic history of “Family Project” which details a member of
American social, political, and economic de- the student’s family in history.
velopment from pre-European settlement and
development through the Twentieth Centu- Economics is a one semester course which
ry. It examines the colonial heritages of Span- emphasizes fundamental microeconomic,
ish, British, and French America; the American macroeconomic, and international econom-
Revolution and its impact; the establishment ic concepts. Students will become familiar
and growth of the new nation; the Civil War with basic economic definitions as well as the
and its background, character, and impact; concepts driving the subject. Topics include
the industrialization of the United States and its supply and demand, economic decision
rise to a leading world actor; the two World making, the function of costs and prices, the
Wars. Additionally, the course covers the two Federal Reserve and monetary policy, unem-
World Wars, and other Twentieth Century con- ployment, inflation, economic stability, inter-
flicts through the Civil rights movement and its national trade, and comparative economic
impact. systems.

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Department of History and Related Studies continued

Government is a one-semester course de- am in the spring and may be eligible to earn
signed to bring clarity to the students regard- college credit.
ing the function of government and the re-
sponsibility of the citizen. The students will Advanced Placement United States Govern-
examine the operation of major American ment and Politics will give students an analyti-
institutions such as the presidency and the cal perspective on government and politics in
executive branch, the Supreme Court and the United States. This course includes both the
lower courts, and the United States Con- study of general concepts used to interpret U.
gress. The course also focuses on the func- S. government and politics and the analysis of
tions of bureaucracy, the roles of the politi- specific examples. Students will become ac-
cal parties, the actions of interest and advo- quainted with the variety of theoretical per-
cacy groups, and the impact of mass me- spectives and explanations for various behav-
dia. Students will discuss civil liberties, civil iors and outcomes. Students will become fa-
rights, civil responsibilities, and public poli- miliar with various institutions, groups, beliefs,
cies. and ideas that constitute U. S. government and
politics. The curriculum outline of topics in-
Advanced Placement United States History is cludes: constitutional underpinnings of United
a survey, college level course that covers States Government; Political Beliefs and Behav-
United States History from colonization to the iors; Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Mass
present. This course is a study of political, Media; Institutions of National Government;
social, economic, and diplomatic events Public Policy; and Civil Rights and Civil Liber-
that have shaped our nation today. AP US ties. Students who successfully complete the
History is a fast paced course of study. Stu- course work will have an opportunity to take
dents who successfully complete the course the AP exam in the spring and may be eligible
work will have an opportunity to take the AP to earn college credit.
exam in the spring and may be eligible to
earn college credit. This course is typically
recommended for students in 11th grade.

Advanced Placement European History is a
survey, college course involving the study of
European History from the Renaissance to
the present. AP European History is a fast-
paced study of social, political, economic
and diplomatic developments. Students
who successfully complete the course work
will have an opportunity to take the AP ex-

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Department of Languages

Sixth Grade Latin is an introduction to begin- cals, Internet, etc. Prior exposure to the lan-
ning level vocabulary and structure of the Latin guage is not a prerequisite.
language. Students will begin learning skills in
reading, writing, and speaking through the Honors Spanish I covers similar topics and
study of basic grammar structures, syntax, and objectives as the college preparatory
verb conjugations. A special emphasis will be course, but the pacing of instruction and the
placed on the connection to English and the academic treatment of each topic are
Romance languages, particularly Spanish. Stu- more rigorous and comprehensive. Honors
dents begin their study of Roman culture and students are expected to respond more cre-
history through literary and supplemental activ- atively and spontaneously to oral, aural and
ities. Prior exposure to the language is not a written prompts in the target language dur-
prerequisite. ing interviews and assessments as well as
during the course of normal instruction.
Seventh Grade Spanish is an introduction to
beginning level vocabulary and grammatical Spanish II Students strengthen their skills in
structures of the Spanish language. It also intro- speaking, listening, reading, thinking, and
duces to the student the culture, geography, writing through the study of intermediate-
and history related to the Spanish-speaking level grammatical structures and verb tens-
world. Students expand knowledge through es. Students broaden vocabulary through
the study of literature and other media such as exposure to various topics. Students contin-
videos, sound recordings, news articles, period- ue to develop an appreciation for the lan-
icals and the Internet. Prior exposure to the guage, culture, history, and geography of
language is not a prerequisite. those countries where the Spanish language
is spoken through literary and other supple-
Spanish I Students study beginning level vo- mental materials and activities. All studies
cabulary and grammatical structures in the five are cumulative. Spanish I with a minimum
linked skills of speaking, listening, reading, writ- average of 85 is a prerequisite.
ing and thinking, with an emphasis on applica-
tion of these skills. Communication in the target Honors Spanish II covers similar topics and
language is the ultimate goal. The course de- objectives as the C.P. course, but the pac-
velops a fuller awareness of the nature of lan- ing of instruction and the academic treat-
guage and language learning. The culture, ge- ment of each topic are more rigorous and
ography, and history of Spanish-speaking comprehensive. Honors students are ex-
countries are incorporated in instruction. Stu- pected to respond more creatively and
dents expand their knowledge through the spontaneously to oral, aural and written
study of literary selections and other media, prompts in the target language during inter-
e.g. videos, recordings, news articles, periodi- views and assessments, as well as during the

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course of normal instruction. Prerequisites: taught solely in the target language. The prin-
Completion of Spanish I and teacher recom- ciple goal of these courses is to prepare stu-
mendation dents for AP Level Language. All studies are
cumulative. Spanish III is a prerequisite. Pre-
Spanish III Conducted solely in the target requisites: Completion of Spanish III and
language, this course encourages greater teacher recommendation.
comprehension, proficiency, and vocabulary
acquisition. Students will strengthen the five Advanced Placement Spanish Language and
language skills through the study of ad- Culture is an extension of Level IV. The princi-
vanced grammatical structures and verb ple goal of this course is to prepare students
tenses, voices, and moods. All studies are cu- for the Advanced Placement Language ex-
mulative. Spanish II is a prerequisite. am through a rigorous and comprehensive
academic curriculum. Prerequisites: Com-
Honors Spanish III covers similar topics and pletion of Spanish IV and teacher recommen-
objectives as the college prep course, but dation.
the pacing of instruction and the academic
treatment of each topic are more rigorous
and comprehensive. Honors students are ex-
pected to respond more creatively and
spontaneously to oral, aural and written
prompts in the target language during inter-
views and assessments as well as during the
course of normal instruction. This course is
taught solely in the target language. Prereq-
uisites: Completion of Spanish II and teacher
recommendation.

Honors Spanish IV covers similar topics and
objectives as the college prep course, but
the pacing of instruction and the academic
treatment of each topic are more rigorous
and comprehensive. Honors students are ex-
pected to respond more creatively and
spontaneously to oral, aural and written
prompts in the target language during inter-
views and assessments as well as during the
course of normal instruction. This course is

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Department of Mathematics

Sixth Grade This course consists of applica- algebra. It presents all of the topics associat-
tions of problem solving, properties, order ed with a first course in algebra, and provides
of operations, arithmetic with fractions, students with a thorough foundation in the
decimals and percent, conversions be- basic skills of algebra and problem solving.
tween customary and metric units of Topics include: Foundations of Algebra, Solv-
measurement, proportions, probability ing Equations, Solving Inequalities, An Intro-
and ratio, graphing, solving equations, duction to Functions, Linear Functions, Systems
and a foundation for geometry. It is in- of Equations and Inequalities, Exponents and
tended to challenge students and pre- Exponential Functions, Polynomials and Fac-
pare them for a pre-algebra course in toring, Quadratic Functions and Equations,
Seventh grade. The advanced course will Radical Expressions and Equations, Rational
cover these topics plus additional pre- Expressions and Functions and Data Analysis
algebra concepts. and Probability.

Pre-Algebra 7th Grade Pre-Algebra builds Honors Algebra I This course is designed to
on the student’s knowledge of and ability give an understanding of the basic structure
in arithmetic operations with rational num- of algebra, to help students acquire a facility
bers. Topics include: simplifying numerical in applying algebraic concepts; particularly
expressions, simplifying expressions, solving solving linear and simple quadratic equations,
equations and inequalities in one variable, evaluate and graph linear, exponential, abso-
solving systems of equations in two varia- lute value, and quadratic equations, graph
bles, and modeling and solving word one and two variable inequalities, solve oper-
problems. The course also includes gra- ations with scientific notation, manipulate mo-
phing linear and nonlinear functions, ap- nomials and polynomials, create quadratic
proximating irrational numbers, simplifying graphs, determine quadratic functions given
exponential rational expressions, solving three points, solve all quadratic equations,
radical expression equations, statistics, and to develop an appreciation for precise
and probability. Students will learn to solve language. This course is restricted to eighth
problems involving perimeter, circumfer- grade students that meet the following crite-
ence, area, and volume. Other geomet- ria: Returning Pinewood Students: Recommen-
rical concepts that are taught include tri- dation of seventh grade teacher; Average of
angle properties, similar figures, slope and 93 or above in the seventh grade and an av-
the Pythagorean Theorem. erage of 93 or above for the last 9-week grad-
ing period in the seventh grade. Students en-
Algebra I Algebra I (CP) is a course for tering Pinewood Preparatory School: Average
students studying algebra for the first time 93 or above in seventh grade and an average
or for those who need a review of basic 93 or above for the last 9-week or trimester

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grading period in seventh grade; Score 90% Algebra with a 93 or above average and
or above on the Orleans-Hanna Algebra recommendation of Algebra I teacher.
Readiness Test.
Algebra II This course is designed to extend
Geometry Students will be taught to think the algebraic concepts developed in Alge-
logically and to learn practical application, bra 1. Students will also graph and solve
as well as theory. The course will integrate quadratic, polynomial, exponential, rational
and build on the understanding of mathe- and radical functions. Communication of
matical concepts learned in Algebra I. Stu- algebraic ideas orally and in writing is em-
dents will learn to use abstract ideas in prov- phasized. Problem-solving strategies are
ing many geometric theorems. Topics include developed. Students must have a TI-83 or TI
logic, deductive arguments, and proofs; seg- -84 graphing calculator on the first day of
ments, lines, and angles; two and three di- class through the entire course. Prerequisite:
mensional figures; perpendicularity and par- Algebra 1or equivalent course
allelism; similarity; congruence; and perime-
ter, area, and volume. Ninth graders enrol- Honors Algebra II The course builds on the
ling in this course must have achieved an 85% algebra skills introduced and practiced in
or above in Algebra 1. Prerequisite: Algebra Algebra I and adds the skills needed for the
1or equivalent course student to be successful in advanced math
courses. The course introduces trigonomet-
Honors Geometry: This course emphasizes ric ratios and uses them to solve problems
logical reasoning and spatial visualization with right triangles. It also introduces imagi-
skills. Two-column proofs are introduced early nary and complex numbers, polar coordi-
in this course and used throughout the nates, simplifying rational expressions con-
course. Understanding, ready recall, and taining radical and complex number de-
proper/logical use of postulates and theo- nominators, fractional exponents, adding
rems is essential to the successful completion force vectors, systems of equations with
of this course. Students also use informal geo- three variables, non-linear systems, systems
metric techniques to solve problems involving of linear inequalities, quadratic inequalities,
complex plane shapes and solids. The geom- rational expression inequalities, logarithmic
etry is connected to its algebra prerequisites and exponential functions, applications of
through applications which include coordi- quadratic and polynomial functions, coordi-
nate geometry and transformational geome- nate geometry, conic sections, probability
try. Recommendations for this course are and matrices. Word problem topics added
based on successful completion of Honors to those of Algebra I include chemical
Algebra I with a 90 or above average or CP compounds, chemical mixtures, linear re-
gression, joint and combined variation, and

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exponential growth and decay. A graphing Calculus or other courses requiring back-
calculator such as the TI-83, TI-83plus, or TI-84 ground in advanced mathematics. There will
may be used throughout this course. Rec- be an emphasis on graphs and visualiza-
ommendations for this course are based on tion. Problems will demonstrate the linkage
successful completion of Honors Algebra I between graphical, numerical, and algebraic
and Honors Geometry with a 90 or above viewpoints. A graphing calculator such as the
average; recommendation of Algebra I and TI-83, TI-83plus, or TI-84 may be used through-
Honors Geometry teacher (returning Pin- out this course. Recommendations for this
ewood students). course are based on successful completion of
Honors Algebra II with 90 or above average;
Algebra III is a program of mathematical recommendation of Honors Algebra II teacher
studies focusing on the development of the (returning Pinewood students.)
student’s ability to understand and apply the
study of functions and advanced mathe- Advanced Placement Calculus AB The AP
matical concepts to solve problems. The Calculus course follows the description guide
course will include a study of polynomial, ra- given by the College Board. It consists of a full
tional, exponential, logarithmic, and trigono- academic year of work that is comparable to
metric functions. This course is designed for calculus courses in colleges and universities. It
students who have taken Algebra II but want is expected that students who take this course
a deeper understanding before taking Pre- will sit for the appropriate AP Exam. The course
calculus. The course includes some of the emphasizes a multi-representational ap-
culminating topics of Algebra II and some of proach to calculus, with concepts and out-
the introductory topics of Precalculus. comes being expressed graphically, numeri-
cally, analytically and verbally. The connec-
Pre-Calculus (CP) This course is designed for tions among these representations are im-
students who are preparing to take calculus portant. Technology will be used regularly by
or other courses requiring background in ad- students to reinforce the relationships among
vanced mathematics. There will be an em- the multiple representations of functions, to
phasis on graphs and visualization. Problems confirm written work, to implement experimen-
will demonstrate the linkage between tation, and to assist in interpreting results. Rec-
graphical, numerical, and algebraic view- ommendations for this course are based on
points. A graphing calculator such as the TI- successful completion of Honors Pre-Calculus
83, TI-83plus, or TI-84 may be used through- with a grade of B or above; successful com-
out this course. pletion of Pre-Calculus with a grade of A or
above; recommendation of Pre-Calculus
Honors Pre-Calculus This course is designed teacher and AP Calculus teacher. College
for students who are preparing to take AP course credit may be awarded if the student

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receives a grade of 3 or above on the Col-
lege Board AP Calculus (AB) Examination.

Advanced Placement Calculus, BC The topic
outline for Calculus BC includes all of the top-
ics covered in Calculus AB topics with addi-
tional topics of differential equations with lo-
gistic model, integration by parts, integration
by partial fractions, parametric, polar and
vector functions, sequences and series, Euler’s
Method, and series solution. Recommenda-
tions for this course are based on successful
completion of Honors Pre-Calculus with a
grade of A or above or successful completion
of AP Calculus AB with a 3 or above scored on
the AP Calculus AB exam. College course
credit may be awarded if the student receives
a grade of 3 or above on the College Board
AP Calculus (AB) Examination.

Honors Statistics This course focuses on statisti-
cal ideas and statistical reasoning and their
relevance in fields as medicine, education,
environmental science, business, psychology,
sports, politics, and entertainment. This course
is ideally suited for a non-AP-level introduction
to statistics for high school students. Activities
and applications give students an opportunity
to investigate, discuss, and make use of statis-
tical ideas and methods. The course focuses
on ideas and reasoning to produce data, or-
ganize data, chance, and inference with the
hope of inviting discussion and even argu-
ment, rather than mere computation (though
some computation remains essential).

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Department of Science

Sixth Grade Science This course is a continu- Labs and group projects are an integral part
ation of the core knowledge program in ele- of this course.
mentary and middle school science with a
focus on earth science. Students study the Biology is a lab based program which applies
fields of geology, oceanography, astrono- the knowledge and skills covered in physical
my, and physical science. Specific instruc- science to provide our students with a worth-
tion includes scientific method, the classifi- while experience in the study of living organ-
cation of rocks and minerals, the rock cycle, isms. Students will be challenged to develop
the Earth’s structure, plate tectonics, volca- their skills making observations, gathering da-
noes, oceanography, and composition of ta, drawing inferences, solving problems crea-
our solar system and the universe. Labs and tively, and applying their knowledge of biolo-
group projects are an integral part of this gy to real world problems. Topics include clas-
course. sification of organisms, cellular biology, genet-
ics, human systems, ecology, diversity, and
Seventh Grade Science This course is a con- evolution.
tinuation of the core knowledge program in
elementary and middle school science. Stu- Honors Biology applies the knowledge and
dents primarily study life science during the skills covered in physical science to provide
seventh grade year. Specific instruction in- our students with experience in the study of
cludes scientific method, the study include living organisms. Students are challenged to
classification of organisms, proper use of a be independent thinkers and learners in order
microscope, cell theory, cell structure, com- to master principles of biology and to apply
parison of plant and animals cells, cell divi- them both in a laboratory setting and the real
sion, genetics, chemistry of life, nutrition, and world. The program aims to provide students
human body systems. with the conceptual framework, factual
knowledge and analytical skills necessary to
Eighth Grade Physical Science Physical Sci- advance to higher level science courses. Top-
ence is an introductory course that covers ics include molecular biology, cellular biology,
the basic concepts of chemistry and physics. genetics, human systems, classification of or-
The class is designed to prepare students for ganisms, diversity, ecology and environment.
the rigors of upper level science courses.
Specific instruction includes scientific meas-
urement, scientific method, algebraic ma-
nipulation of formulas, motion, forces, ener-
gy, electricity, waves, composition of matter,
states of matter, atomic structure, Periodic
Table, chemical reactions, and solutions.

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Advanced Placement Biology is designed to creating and evaluating appropriate physical
be a challenging and rigorous college level and mental models. We will look at basic con-
course. It aims to provide students with the cepts such as atomic structure, the kinetic the-
conceptual framework, factual knowledge ory and chemical bonding. Using the Periodic
and analytical skills necessary to deal criti- Table, these ideas are then developed into
cally with the rapidly changing science of more advanced ideas including reaction ki-
biology and to appreciate science as a pro- netics, the role of energy and the theories of
cess. The primary goals are to understand acidity and redox. Alongside the develop-
the concepts, gain personal experience in ment of knowledge and understanding is the
scientific inquiry and to recognize the unify- appreciation of the application of chemical
ing themes that integrate the major topics of ideas outside the laboratory. We will consider
biology. Students apply their knowledge with economic applications such as the extraction
critical thinking to environmental and social of metals, the prevention of corrosion and the
concerns. The main areas of study are mole- production of modern materials such as plas-
cules and cells, heredity and evolution and tics. Some time will be spent studying environ-
organisms and populations. mental issues such as acid rain from a chemi-
cal viewpoint. Complementing this theoretical
A full description of the course topics and study is our experimental program that in-
labs can be found at creases skills of manipulation, planning, data
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/ handling and evaluation.
apcourse/ap-biology
This class requires summer reading. Honors Chemistry covers similar topics as the
C.P. course but the academic treatment of
Chemistry looks at the following concepts each topic is more rigorous and our approach
and processes that are developed and sup- is more mathematical. In addition to a more
ported throughout the academic treatment of each topic the honors
ChemCom textbook: course also covers the topics of moles and
· Systems, order, and organization stoichiometry, equilibrium and acid-base
· Evidence, models, and explanation chemistry. Students taking this course will be
· Change, constancy, and measurement well prepared for A.P. Chemistry.
· Evolution and equilibrium
· Form and function
Students are regularly asked to support con-
clusions and explanations with evidence
from their investigations. A feature of the
book, Modeling Matter, helps students de-
velop skills associated with modeling chemi-
cal phenomena at the particulate level and

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Advanced Placement Chemistry is designed to Advanced Placement Physics C: Mechanics
offer a rigorous and challenging course that is a second year Physics course that is the
covers the chemistry and chemical principles equivalent of the first semester college
typical of college and university general course in Calculus-based Physics that is typi-
chemistry courses. Students learn the useful- cally taken by Physics and Engineering ma-
ness and relevance of chemistry in both their jors. The course covers all topics in the realm
intended areas of study and in the everyday of Mechanics including: one and two-
world. dimensional kinematics, revolutionary and
rotational dynamics and oscillatory motions.
A full description of the course is available at A prime focus of the course will be to take
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/ and pass the AP Physics C:Mechanics exam
apcourse/ap-chemistry given in May. Prerequisites: Honors Physics,
Summer work is required for this course Honors Pre-Calculus,. Co-Requisites: Honors
or A.P. Calculus.
Physics covers motion, energy, light and
sound, thermal physics, electricity. Laboratory
work will be a central part of the learning ex-
perience. Essentially the course consists of a
central core of knowledge and understanding
for the physical world. Prerequisite: Algebra II

Honors Physics covers similar topics as the C.P.
course but the academic treatment of each
topic is more rigorous and the approach is
more mathematical. Laboratory work will be a
central part of the learning experience. Stu-
dents doing well in this course will be well pre-
pared for Advanced Placement Physics. Pre-
requisite: Honors Algebra II, Recommended Co
-Req: Honors Pre-Calculus

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Environmental Science The goal of this lab Advanced Placement Environmental Science
based Environmental Science course is to is a course designed to provide students with
provide students with the scientific principles, the scientific principles, concepts and meth-
concepts and methodologies required to odologies required to understand the interre-
understand the interrelationships of the natu- lationships of the natural world, to identify and
ral world, to identify and analyze environ- analyze environmental problems both natural
mental problems both natural and human- and human-made, to evaluate the relative
made, to evaluate the relative risks associat- risks associated with these problems, and to
ed with these problems, and to examine al- examine alternative solutions for resolving or
ternative solutions for resolving or preventing preventing them. Environmental science is in-
them. By using in depth projects, group ac- terdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of
tivities, extensive labs, and hands on experi- topics from different areas of study. Yet there
ence student will better understand the is- are several major unifying constructs, or
sues involved in world around us. Environ- themes, that cut across the many topics in-
mental Science is interdisciplinary; it embrac- cluded in the study of environmental science.
es a wide variety of topics from different are- Pre-requisites: Biology and Chemistry
as of study. Yet there are several major uni-
fying constructs, or themes, that cut across A full description of the course is available at
the many topics included in the study of en- https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/
vironmental science. The following themes apcourse/ap-environmental-science
provide a foundation for the structure of the Summer work is required for this course.
Environmental Science course.
1) Science is a process Honors Human Physiology is a lab-based
2) Energy conversions underlie all ecological course based upon the study of the systems of
processes the human body and how they affect one an-
3) The Earth itself is one interconnected sys- other. Systems covered will include the follow-
tem ing: Skeletal, Musculatory, Renal, Digestive,
4) Humans alter natural systems Immune & Nervous. Labs will be central to the
5) Environmental problems have a cultural course and will focus on how human systems
and social impact react to changes in environment, stress, lack
6) Human survival depends on developing of energy etc. For students in grades 11 or 12
practices that will achieve sustainable sys- who have successfully completed biology and
tems. Pre-requisites: Biology and Chemistry. chemistry.

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Our science classes follow the NSES Stand-
ards. Labs and group projects are designed
to enhance students’ skills in observation
classification; communication; measuring;
inferring; hypothesizing; manipulating of vari-
ables within a defined experiment; designing
and interpreting models; interpreting graphs;
evaluating data; working in groups; and
maintaining a safe laboratory environment.

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Department of Technology

Middle School Idea Lab Grades 6, 7, and Business Apps (Quarter) In this course, students
8 Project and challenge-based class focus- will become familiar with the basic principles
ing on the process of innovation and prob- of a personal computer and will gain real
lem solving using applied math, science, world practice in using key applications such
and technology. Students will use state of as word processors, publishing, and presenta-
the art hands on technology and our Mak- tion software.
erspace to learn programming, robotics, de-
sign, and engineering. Financial Apps (Quarter) In this course, stu-
dents will gain real world practice in using key
A variety of High school technology courses applications such as spreadsheets and data-
are offered. Students can combine courses bases along with an introduction to the basics
throughout their high school years to meet of SQL programming.
the one-credit technology requirement for
graduation. Students are encouraged to Graphic Design (Semester) This course pro-
choose courses that they have an interest in. vides students with an introduction to image
Students may earn their technology credit editing and graphic design utilizing Adobe
through Quarter classes (1/4 credit), Semes- Creative Suite Programs. Students will work on
ter classes and 7th period “flex” tech offer- developing advertising materials for school
ings. wide events

Computer Science (Quarter) This course will Web Design / Animation (Semester) This
provide students with an introduction to course is designed for students to understand
standard computer hardware, computer ar- the key concepts of web design including
chitecture, and enhance problem-solving HTML and CSS. Several simple web pages and
skills. It is designed to be an introductory sites will be created during this course. Soft-
overview of many concepts including: cyber ware used will include Google
security, circuits, boolean algebra, game Sites, Dreamweaver and Flash for animation.
design, and technology careers.
Intro to Computer Programming: (Semester):
App Development (Quarter) This rigorous technology course is recom-
This course will introduce students to the ba- mended for students that have demonstrated
sics of computer programming using code high achievement in prior technology courses.
studio app lab and mit app inventor to de- It is intended for students interested in learn-
sign and create apps for androids and ing computer programming. Objectives will
iphones. include: commands, loops, functions, varia-
bles, input, strings, and conditional logic.

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Cyber Defense (Semester 1 only) This class
will be offered 2 days a week during 7th peri-
od during first semester only. The class
will be run in conjunction with the AFA
Cyber Patriot competition program. Students
will learn the basics of hardware, software,
and cyber security on multiple operating sys-
tems. Students may be asked to meet during
2nd semester to prep for competition if
needed. Students wanting to compete in
AFA Cyber Patriot for 2018-2019 need to
contact [email protected] prior
to June 1st.

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Department of Fine and Performing Arts

Sixth Grade Visual Arts Aesthetic Perception, Seventh Grade Drama is an intermediate lev-
Creative Expression, Historical and Cultural el fine arts class. Students will learn the basics
Heritage, and Aesthetic Valuing are empha- of movement, memorization techniques, per-
sized in this course. These four main compo- formance, improvisation, and theatre eti-
nents fall in line with the Core Knowledge Se- quette. Students have multiple opportunities
quence and the S.C. Arts Education Curricu- to perform in small groups and as individuals
lum Standards. A review of the elements of in a theatrical setting. This fine arts rotation is
art and the principles of design from lower designed to generate interest in the perform-
school will be presented. A strong focus will ing arts. All seventh grade students are eligi-
be on Drawing and Painting including Linear ble to audition for the middle school play. The
Perspective and Color Theory. National Standards for Theater Education are
followed.
Sixth Grade Drama rotation is a beginning the-
atre level class. Students have an opportunity Eighth Grade Drama is an advanced level fi-
to experience rhythm, pantomime, group dy- ne arts class. Students will learn mid-level au-
namics, basic body movements, and improvi- dition techniques, characterization, theatre
sation through drama games and activities. analysis, improvisation, and performance
Students have multiple opportunities to per- techniques. Class consists of monologue per-
form in small groups and as individuals in a formances, and in-class theatre games which
theatrical setting. This fine arts rotation is de- promote individual and group dynamics in a
signed to generate interest in the performing performance setting. This fine arts rotation is
arts. All Sixth grade students are eligible to au- designed to generate interest in continuing
dition for the middle school play. The National the performing arts at the high school level.
Standards for Theater Education are followed. All eighth students are eligible to audition for
the middle school play. The National Stand-
Sixth and Seventh Grade General Music Stu- ards for Theater Education are followed.
dents have the opportunity to experience mu-
sic through active participation. They will ex- Eighth Grade Visual Arts Students are intro-
plore how music has evolved through the duced to the basic elements of art in paint-
years and its connection to history. Students ing, drawing, and pastel. A foundation of Art
will develop the skills of performing, reading, Appreciation will be learned as well.
notating, and listening to music through the
study of the elements of music. Through class General Art This course emphasizes four main
experiences students will develop an appreci- components: Aesthetic Perception, Creative
ation for different types of music. Expression, Historical and Cultural Heritage,
and Aesthetic Valuing. These components fall
in line with the Core Knowledge Sequence
and the S.C. Arts Education Curriculum Stand-

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ards. A large variety of 2- and 3-dimensional breadth of experience in the formal, technical,
art media will be explored. Students are re- and expressive means of the artist. AP work
quired to keep a sketch book demonstrating should reflect these three areas of concern:
their art-making ideas/ process. There will be quality, concentration, and breadth.
periodic homework assignments.
Drama is a full year class in which students
Advanced Art The Advanced Art course is an learn the basics of theatre history, acting styles,
independent course preparing students for and performance. Students may elect to par-
college portfolios or for advancement into an ticipate in the SCSTA competition in spring.
AP course. Students must have demonstrat- (individual and/or group) The National Stand-
ed in previous courses interest, ability and ards for Theater Education are followed. There
motivation. Teacher recommendation is re- is no prerequisite for this course.
quired for this course. Students are to work
independently proposing project ideas on Advanced Drama is a full year course where
their own with some guidance from the in- students will focus on directing and the pro-
structor. Students are required to keep a duction of shows. Students will perform one
sketch book demonstrating their art-making play in the spring. Students may elect to par-
ideas/ process. Some students will have the ticipate in the SCSTA competition in the
opportunity to exhibit their work in shows, art spring. Prerequisite for this course: passed Dra-
competitions, and contests. Deadlines for art ma I at Pinewood with at least a B average,
compositions must be met as a preparation participated in the middle school play at Pin-
for higher level learning in art. ewood for at least 2 years and participate in
the middle school drama team for two years,
AP Visual Arts The AP course is a teacher rec- or attended a middle school of the arts for at
ommendation course. Students must have least 2 years where drama was the core. Ad-
shown ability and motivation in previous low- mission is through the permission of the director.
er level courses. Students that take this class
are required to work independently to meet Honors Play Production Play Production is a full
composition deadlines. It is a requirement to year class in which students prepare to pro-
do necessary research and keep up a duce one act plays for competition and one
sketchbook. Students must be prepared to full length play each semester. Advanced
work outside of class. AP courses offered character study, design and scene work are
are Drawing, 2D Design, and 3D. They ad- the main focus. Students are required to par-
dress three major concerns that are con- ticipate in the ITS competition each year and
stants in the teaching of art: (1) a sense of may elect to participate in the SCSTA competi-
quality in a student‘s work, (2) the student‘s tion in the spring. This class is an honors course
concentration on a particular visual interest and is through audition only. Auditions are held
or problem, and (3) the student‘s need for in the spring and summer prior to the fall

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term. Auditions consist of two contrasting mon- Guitar In this course, students will learn how to
ologues of at least one minute in length each, play the guitar in an ensemble. Students will
plus a teacher recommendation. To be eligi- also write songs for guitar. Musical training is
ble to audition students must have attended a not required to take the course. All students
school of the arts for at least 2 years where dra- of varying abilities and training are encour-
ma was the core subject, participated in the aged to join. All students will be appropriately
MS play at Pinewood for at least 2 years, taken challenged. Class size is limited by number of
Drama I at Pinewood. The National Standards instruments. Open to students in grades 9-12.
for Theater Education are followed.
Music Technology This course is an introduc-
Concert Choir Concert Choir is a non-audition tion to the music technology applications
choir and is open to 8th-12th grade. Students available to a modern musician. The students
will learn musical literacy, vocal techniques, use digital audio processing and related
choral techniques, and expressive techniques. technical theory to develop their songwriting
Students will perform a variety of music from skills. The course familiarizes students with the
the renaissance to the modern era. The choir software Pro Tools, along with basic synthesiz-
will also perform at school concerts. Open to er operation, sound effects (EQ, reverbs, dis-
students in grades 9-12. tortions, modulation effects...) and studio
equipment including microphones and mix-
Honors Choir Honors Choir is a smaller choir of ing boards. In this class, students collaborate
select singers. Students develop established on various musical projects; record, mix and
music literacy skills, vocal technique, choral produce these projects to finally release a
technique, and expressive skills. The focus of CD that they defend on stage at school
honors choir is to create independent musi- events and in the community and the
cians capable of leading themselves and an school’s music festival Pinewoodstock.
ensemble. Because Honors Choir is to develop
established skills and requires musical inde- AP Music Theory This course will introduce
pendence, Honors Choir requires a passing au- and develop the student in musicianship, the-
dition. Students will sing a variety of music from ory, musical materials, and procedures. It
the renaissance to the modern era. This choir may emphasize one aspect of music, such as
will perform at school concerts, competitions, harmony; more often, however, it integrates
and other venues throughout the community. aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm,
Open to students in grades 9-12. form, musical analysis, elementary composi-
tion, and, to some extent, history and style.
Musicianship skills such as dictation and other
listening skills, sight-singing, and keyboard
harmony are considered an important part of
the theory course. The student’s ability to

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read and write musical notation is fundamen-
tal to such a course. It is also strongly recom-
mended that the student will have acquired
thorough performance skills in voice or on an
instrument. This course is a self motivated
class and will require daily note taking and
neat handwriting skills. Students are expected
to take the AP Music Theory Exam in May in
efforts of earning a score of 3 – 5, which will
yield credit towards music theory college
courses.

Yearbook is an elective class offered to high
school students. The major focus of the
course is the production of Pinewood’s year-
books-Lyceum and Panther Cubs. During the
construction of the yearbooks student re-
sponsibilities include: ad sales, taking/
collecting photos for assigned pages, layout
and design of assigned pages, writing, proof-
reading, and editing captions and copy, and
coordinating with faculty/coaches/staff to
assure accurate coverage. The yearbooks
are designed entirely online through the Jos-
tens website. Students advance their tech-
nology skills using digital images, editing pro-
grams, and scanners along with the online
design program.

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Leadership Institute Courses

21st Century Communications This class pro- Financial Literacy Students learn how to nav-
vides an overview of the essential skills neces- igate the financial decisions related to ca-
sary for effective communication in the 21st reer exploration, budgeting, banking, credit,
century. Students construct and present argu- insurance, spending, taxes, saving, investing,
ments in a debate format with an emphasis buying/leasing a vehicle, living inde-
on developing critical thinking skills. Objectives pendently, and inheritance. Development
of the class include understanding interper- of financial literacy skills and an understand-
sonal relationships, resolving conflict, inter- ing of economic principles will provide the
viewing techniques, interacting within groups, basis for responsible citizenship and career
and communication with technology. Stu- success. Instruction in economics and per-
dents present a group presentation as a final sonal finance prepares students to function
exercise. This is a quarter length(¼ credit) effectively as consumers, savers, investors,
course. entrepreneurs, and active citizens. Students
learn how economies operate and how the
Declamation This class provides essential skills United States’ economy is interconnected
necessary for effective oral communication. with the global economy. On a personal lev-
Students will study speeches and speakers el, students learn that their own human capi-
and analyze what makes them effective or tal (knowledge and skills) is their most valua-
ineffective. Students will practice extempora- ble resource. This is a quarter length (¼ cred-
neous speaking, informative speaking, persua- it) course.
sive speaking, declamation, and original ora-
tory. Students present an original oratory
piece as a final exercise. This is a quarter
length (¼ credit) course.

Leadership Studies This course allows students
to delve into the topic of leadership, discover
and develop their own leaderships qualities,
and to find ways to apply those leadership
qualities right now! Objectives of the course
include helping students increase their self-
awareness of leadership qualities, explore
ways that they can lead now, and plan for
ways that they might develop leadership skills
in preparation for their future endeavors. Class
sessions will include discussion, participation,
and reflection. This is a quarter length (¼ cred-
it) course.

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Department of Physical Education

Women’s Strength and Conditioning This 6th Grade Health This course is designed for the
course is designed to help students achieve a teacher and students to have open communi-
pattern of healthy living to include daily ac- cation and discussion about a variety of topics
tivity. This course will include safe application teens and young adolescent experiences.
of effective exercise procedures for all fitness They study and discuss such issues as health
levels. Proper strength, flexibility, body com- and wellness, making good decisions, building
position, nutrition, and many aspects of aero- self-esteem, nutrition, safety, and other related
bic and core conditioning will be promoted health topics.
through the course.

Weight Training This course is designed to
teach students the proper knowledge and
mechanics of strength training and speed
development. Plyometric exercises, proper
stretching techniques, and pre and post
workout recovery activities are also imple-
mented.

Basketball This class is offered to students
who want to develop individual and team
basketball skills. Offensive and defensive tac-
tics will be taught during the course.

Middle School Physical Education
The primary object of the middle school phys-
ical education program is to promote maxi-
mum participation. All middle school students
are required to select two elective physical
education classes per week. The students
have the opportunity to participate in team
sports such as volleyball, basketball, Europe-
an handball or enhance their skills in individu-
al sports such as tennis, and running. All mid-
dle school students have access to a speed
and strength conditioning class.

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Other Electives

Teacher Cadet history of psychology, research methods, and
Credits: 1 Pinewood AP Credit / 3 Credit abnormal behavior will also be investigated.
Hours through Charleston Southern University For students in grades 11 or 12 who have suc-
Textbooks: Experiencing Education (TC In- cessfully completed biology and chemistry.
structor provides course materials which are
assembled in a large three-ring binder Robotics Pinewood Robotics is an elective
throughout the school year.) Course Descrip- class offered to high school students. During
tion: This course is designed to introduce PPS the course students will design and build a ro-
juniors and seniors to the field of educa- bot that will compete in Regional competition
tion. Its perspective on education comes through the USFirst FTC program. The robotics
from the Latin root educere, to draw out, to program encompasses technology, engineer-
lead forth; thus it is not a book to be read ing, computer programming and working with
and memorized. It is meant to be experi- other students in a "team-like" setting. This
enced. Students will focus on three course is designed as a hands-on participa-
themes: Experiencing the Learner, Experienc- tion course but there will be a few reading
ing the Profession, and Experiencing the and presentation assignments as well as op-
Classroom. Experiencing the Learner helps portunities to assist younger students in robot-
the students become better acquainted with ics.
themselves as individuals, learners, and com-
munity members. Experiencing the Profession Idea Lab Project and challenge-based class
helps students develop a greater under- focusing on the process of innovation and
standing of the history of education in our problem solving using applied math, science,
state and nation, as well as insights into the and technology. Students will use state of the
structure and functions of our schools and art hands on technology and our Makerspace
school systems. Experiencing the Classroom to learn programming, robotics, design, and
helps students become acquainted with the engineering.
educator as both a person and as a profes-
sional. Interacting with students of various Pre-Engineering (Semester Course) Pre-
age levels will offer a unique and enjoyable Engineering is a semester long course required
experience! Students must have a 3.0 GPA or for students pursuing the Engineering Diploma
higher. Class size is limited; therefore inter- at Pinewood. The course will focus on the de-
views and/or letters of reference will be used sign, modeling, and application skills that run
if enrollment exceeds class parallel to the Pinewood IDEA Lab philosophy,
including the utilization of technology to sup-
Honors Psychology Psychology is a science port and display these skills. Also included in
based class that will explore the fundamen- the course will be opportunities to hear from
tal principles of human behavior. A focus will guest speakers who are professionals in the
be on the nervous system including functions fields of engineering as well as field trips to lo-
in memory, learning, and personality. The

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cal engineering facilities. Following the Pre-
Engineering course, students will be required
to take a semester long course in IDEA Lab
which will include a Capstone Project. For stu-
dents in grades 10 through 12.

IDEA Lab For Pre-Engineering (Semester
Course) is the second semester companion
course with Pre-Engineering. Students will
take the skills learned in both Pre-Engineering
and previous IDEA Lab and apply them to
complete a Capstone project of their own
design that will serve to add or improve up
something in the school or their local commu-
nity. Students will choose an adult mentor
and be responsible for a project proposal
and final presentation at the end of the
course. Prerequisites: IDEA Lab, Pre-
Engineering

Pinewood Preparatory School

Pinewood Preparatory School
1114 Orangeburg Road
Summerville, SC 29483
Phone: 843-873-1643
Fax: 843-821-4257


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