Middle and High School Curriculum Guide 2019-2020
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. Many of these courses will sync
Pinewood Preparatory School weights grades with existing graduation requirements in science,
for Honors and AP classes in the Upper School. mathematics, and technology. Students com-
AP course grades are increased by 1.00 point pleting these requirements will receive a special
to the GPA. Honors course grades are in- diploma at graduation.
creased by 0.50 points. These weighted aver-
ages determine honor roll, and they are the In addition to fulfilling the requirements of a Pin-
numbers reported on the transcripts to colleg- ewood Diploma, requirements for the Engineer-
es. ing Diploma are:
Types of Diplomas • Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus, or Ad-
Pinewood grants five different types of diplo- vanced Placement Calculus (AB or BC)
mas. All students must complete community
service hours, in addition to the academic re- • Honors or Advanced Placement Physics
quirements. • Honors or Advanced Placement Statistics
• Computer Science (one quarter)
Headmaster Diploma: Students must achieve • Research/Design Project In Idea Lab (one se-
at least a 4.00 GPA on the South Carolina
Weighted Scale. They must sit for four AP ex- mester)
ams. Of the core courses in high school, ten • Cyber Defense or Robotics (four quarters in
must be Honors or AP courses.
some combination)
Honor Diploma: Students must achieve at least • Internship in engineering field (meets Leader-
a 3.50 GPA on the South Carolina weighted
scale. Of the core courses in high school, ten ship requirement)
must be Honors or AP courses.
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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 dual enrollment pro-
gram. Course availability and application re-
quirements will be discussed during scheduling
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
Technology ½
Physical Education 1
Arts Elective 1
Electives 1
3½
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Table of Contents 20
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Curriculum Maps 25
Department of English 29
Department of History 32
Department of Languages 34
Department of Mathematics 40
Department of Science 41
Department of Technology 42
Department of Fine and Performing Arts 44
Leadership Institute Courses
Department of Physical Education
Other Electives
Elective Credit Chart
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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 Honors
English English English Literature Literature Literature World
Literature
Writing Writing Writing Honors Honors AP English AP English
(9 week (9 week (9 week Intro to British Language Literature
course) course) course) Literature Literature
Graduation requirements - students must take an English
course each year of high school.
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
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Science Curriculum
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Earth Life Physical Biology Biology Chemistry Physics
Science Science Science
Honors Chemistry Physics Honors
Biology Physics
Honors Honors
Chemistry Physics AP
Biology
Graduation requirements - three high school lab sci- AP
ences Biology, Chemistry and one elective science. Biology AP
Chemistry
AP
Chemistry AP Physics
Middle School Course
High School CP Credit
High School Honors Credit
High School AP Credit
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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 Honors
Spanish IV
6th Grade 7th Grade Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Honors AP Spanish
Latin Spanish 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 Music Art Theatre Design Theatre Design Theatre Design Theatre Design
Music Theatre Music and Technology and Technology and Technology and Technology
Theatre (Choice of Theatre
(Choice of one - see (Choice of Music Music Music Music
one - see course de- one - see Technology Technology Technology Technology
course de- scriptions for course de-
scriptions for scriptions for Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar
class class class
offerings.) offerings.) offerings. )
Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus Chorus
Graduation requirement - one art credit. Advanced Advanced Advanced
Art Art Art
Middle School Course
High School CP Credit Yearbook Yearbook Yearbook Yearbook
High School Honors Credit
High School AP Credit Honors Honors Honors Honors
Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Musical Theatre
Please see pages 44 and 45 regarding
credit designations for each course. Honors Actor’s Honors Actor’s Honors Actor’s Honors Actor’s
Workshop Workshop Workshop Workshop
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
IDEA Lab IDEA Lab IDEA Lab Computer Computer Computer Computer
Programming Programming Programming Programming
Graphic Graphic Graphic Graphic
Design Design Design Design
Graduation requirement - one technolo- Business Business Business Business
gy credit.
Applications Applications Applications Applications
Financial Financial Financial Financial
Middle School Course Applications Applications Applications Applications
High School CP Credit
High School Honors Credit Web Web Web Web
High School AP Credit Design Design Design Design
Cyber Cyber Cyber Cyber
Defense Defense Defense Defense
Application Application Application Appllication
Development Development Development Development
Yearbook Yearbook Yearbook Yearbook
Please see pages 44 and 45 regarding IDEA Lab IDEA Lab IDEA Lab IDEA Lab
credit designations for each course.
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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 Physical Physical Physical Physical
Education Education Education Education Education Education Education
classes per classes per
and 1 Athletic Weight Athletic Weight Athletic Weight Athletic Weight
Health class week week Training Training Training Training
per week
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
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Other High School Electives
Leadership Institute 9-12 Other High School Electives
Introduction to Inspiring Global Psychology Robotics
Global Leadership Leadership
Civics for Global Communication IDEA Lab Teacher
Leadership for Global Cadet
Leadership
Sports Medicine
Graduation requirements - one-half credit High School CP
of leadership courses for graduation.
High School Honors
Please see pages 44 and 45 regarding
credit designations for each course. Dual High School/College
Enrollment
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Course Descriptions
2019-2020
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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 Honors): texts in which works are written and set. Assign-
This course will cover a broad range of classic ments include several MLA-documented pro-
and contemporary fiction, poetry, essays, jects, a critical approach research paper, a
plays, and prose excerpts from Holt’s Ele- seminar presentation, and summer reading.
ments of Literature: World Literature in addi- Students may be required to purchase addition
tion 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 video pen pals. 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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Department of Mathematics continued
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 Honors Pre-Calculus This course is designed for
calculator such as the TI-83, TI-83plus, or TI-84 students who are preparing to take AP Calcu-
may be used throughout this course. Rec- lus or other courses requiring background in
ommendations for this course are based on advanced mathematics. There will be an em-
successful completion of Honors Algebra I phasis on graphs and visualization. Problems
and Honors Geometry with a 90 or above will demonstrate the linkage between graph-
average; recommendation of Algebra I and ical, numerical, and algebraic viewpoints. A
Honors Geometry teacher (returning Pin- graphing calculator such as the TI-83, TI-83plus,
ewood students). or TI-84 may be used throughout this course.
Recommendations for this course are based
Algebra III is a program of mathematical on successful completion of Honors Algebra II
studies focusing on the development of the with 90 or above average; recommendation
student’s ability to understand and apply the of Honors Algebra II teacher (returning Pin-
study of functions and advanced mathe- ewood students.)
matical concepts to solve problems. The
course will include a study of polynomial, ra- Advanced Placement Calculus AB The AP
tional, exponential, logarithmic, and trigono- Calculus course follows the description guide
metric functions. This course is designed for given by the College Board. It consists of a full
students who have taken Algebra II but want academic year of work that is comparable to
a deeper understanding before taking Pre- calculus courses in colleges and universities. It
calculus. The course includes some of the is expected that students who take this course
culminating topics of Algebra II and some of will sit for the appropriate AP Exam. The course
the introductory topics of Precalculus. emphasizes a multi-representational ap-
proach to calculus, with concepts and out-
Pre-Calculus (CP) This course is designed for comes being expressed graphically, numeri-
students who are preparing to take calculus cally, analytically and verbally. The connec-
or other courses requiring background in ad- tions among these representations are im-
vanced mathematics. There will be an em- portant. Technology will be used regularly by
phasis on graphs and visualization. Problems students to reinforce the relationships among
will demonstrate the linkage between the multiple representations of functions, to
graphical, numerical, and algebraic view- confirm written work, to implement experimen-
points. A graphing calculator such as the TI- tation, and to assist in interpreting results. Rec-
83, TI-83plus, or TI-84 may be used through- ommendations for this course are based on
out this course. successful completion of Honors Pre-Calculus
with a grade of B or above; successful com-
pletion of Pre-Calculus with a grade of A or
above; recommendation of Pre-Calculus
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teacher and AP Calculus teacher. College
course credit may be awarded if the student
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 AP 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 AP Calculus.
Physics covers motion, energy, light and
sound, thermal physics, electricity. Laboratory Our science classes follow the NSES Stand-
work will be a central part of the learning ex- ards. Labs and group projects are designed
perience. Essentially the course consists of a to enhance students’ skills in observation
central core of knowledge and understanding classification; communication; measuring;
for the physical world. Prerequisite: Algebra II inferring; hypothesizing; manipulating of vari-
ables within a defined experiment; designing
Honors Physics covers similar topics as the C.P. and interpreting models; interpreting graphs;
course but the academic treatment of each evaluating data; working in groups; and
topic is more rigorous and the approach is maintaining a safe laboratory environment.
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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Department of Technology
Middle School IDEA Lab Grades Six, Seven App Development (Quarter)
and Eight Project and challenge-based class This course will introduce students to the basics
focusing on the design thinking and innova- of computer programming using react native
tion process using Pinewood’s model IDEA to design and create apps for smartphones.
(Imagine, Design, Experiment, Apply). Stu-
dents will use state of the art hands on tech- Business Apps (Quarter) In this course, students
nology and our MakerSpace to learn pro- will become familiar with the basic principles
gramming, robotics, 3D design, create and of a personal computer and will gain real
maintain a digital portfolio as well as an en- world practice in using key applications such
gineering notebook, how to use many hand as word processors, and presentation soft-
tools, build models, sew, and work collabo- ware.
ratively.
Financial Apps (Quarter) In this course, stu-
A variety of High school technology courses dents will gain real world practice in using key
are offered. Students can combine courses applications such as spreadsheets and data-
throughout their high school years to meet bases along with an introduction to the basics
the one-credit technology requirement for of SQL programming.
graduation. Students are encouraged to
choose courses that they have an interest in. Graphic Design (Semester) This course pro-
Students may earn their technology credit vides students with an introduction to image
through Quarter classes (1/4 credit), Semes- editing and graphic design utilizing Adobe
ter classes and 7th period “flex” tech offer- Creative Suite Programs. Students will work on
ings. developing advertising materials for school
wide events
Computer Science (Quarter) This course will
provide students with an introduction to Web Design / Animation (Semester) This
standard computer hardware, computer ar- course is designed for students to understand
chitecture, and enhance problem-solving the key concepts of web design including
skills. It is designed to be an introductory HTML and CSS. Several simple web pages and
overview of many concepts including: cyber sites will be created during this course. Soft-
security, programming, and technology ca- ware used will include Google
reers. Sites, Dreamweaver and Flash for animation.
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Intro to Computer Programming: (Semester):
This rigorous technology course is recom-
mended for students that have demonstrat-
ed high achievement in prior technology
courses. It is intended for students interested
in learning computer programming. Objec-
tives will include: commands, loops, func-
tions, variables, input, strings, and condition-
al logic.
IDEA Lab Project and challenge-based class
focusing on the design thinking and innova-
tion process using Pinewood’s model IDEA
(Imagine, Design, Experiment, Apply). Stu-
dents may use hands-on technology to learn
programming, robotics, 3D design, and 3D
printing. Computers, Lego Mindstorm, Ma-
Key MaKeys, soldering irons, and a Dremel
3D40 printer help make endless possibilities.
The MakerSpace is equipped with tools
ranging from electric sanders and sewing
machines to hand saws and hammers. Possi-
ble projects may be in the areas of horticul-
ture and hydroponics.
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 2019-2020 need to
contact [email protected].
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Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Sixth Grade Visual Arts This semester course is Sixth Grade Theatre Design & Technology Stu-
filled with projects and activities that will dents will focus on stage management, sound
boost critical thinking habits, improve collab- design, the art of Foley, and lighting design.
orative participation, grow creativity, and de- They will be trained to use professional lighting
velop artistic skills through writing and talking and sound equipment, and call cues for a
about art. We will explore the world of art show. Sounds created in this class will be used
through art history, techniques and different for a staged Reader’s Theatre piece per-
mediums with creativity. Students will create formed by the Sixth Grade Theatre Perfor-
artworks using a variety of media and tech- mance class second semester. Members of this
niques; identify major artists and styles; begin class will be invited to stage manage and run
to analyze their own and other student’s art- tech for the show as well. Curriculum will follow
work; analyze the work of well-known artists the National Theatre Arts Standards as they re-
through critiques and in-class writing; develop spond, connect, create and perform as they
their own style by creating sketches to plan practice skills in stage management and in the
for major art projects; create a portfolio of development of the sound and lighting design.
work throughout the course that demon- This class only requires attendance for extra-
strates increasing skill and ability; maintain a curricular rehearsals the week of the perfor-
visual journal in which to keep class notes, mance and an evening show if they elect to
sketches, observational items and vocabu- run tech for the show.
lary; and improve his/her verbal skills by learn-
ing the visual vocabulary and apply those Sixth Grade Guitar Students will learn how to
terms during class discussions, critique and play classical guitar alone and in ensemble.
projects. Focusing on reading music, proper technique,
and playing with musicality. Specifically stu-
Sixth Grade Theatre Performance Students will dents will learn the following parts of the guitar,
engage in storytelling technique and vocal identify staff, time signature, read in first posi-
character development through the art of tion (on strings 1, 2, 3), identify right hand let-
Reader’s Theatre. Students will study work of ters/left hand numbers, free stroke, reading ac-
literary merit with opportunities to showcase cidentals, read dotted rhythms, rasgueados
characterization. Culminating in a staged with simple chords (G, G7, Am, Em, E, C, Dm),
Reader’s Theatre piece, actors will engage in and play a G major scale. Attendance at the
all four of the National Theatre Arts Standards class’s evening performance is required.
as they respond, connect, create and per-
form in the development and preparation of
the performance. This class requires attend-
ance for extra-curricular rehearsals the week
of the performance and an evening show.
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Sixth Grade Vocal Music Students will learn class requires attendance for extra-curricular
how to read music vocally, proper vocal rehearsals the week of the performance and
technique, and vocal musicality. Specifically, an evening show.
students will use solfege to read (low Sol, Do,
Mi, Sol, La and High Do). Students will learn Seventh Grade Theatre Design & Technology
rhythm through counting simple, quadruple Students will study the elements of design and
meter focusing on quarter notes, eight notes, design process as they create original costume
and sixteenth notes. All techniques and con- and set designs for the Commedia perfor-
cepts will be applied to appropriate vocal mance presented by the Seventh Grade Thea-
literature. Attendance at the class’s evening tre Performance class. They will then learn
performance is required. basic sewing, costume pulling, set construction
and set painting techniques to prepare for the
Seventh Grade Guitar Students will learn how show. Students interested in stage manage-
to play classical guitar alone and in ensem- ment, lighting and sound technology will have
ble. Focusing on reading music, proper tech- the opportunity to train to run equipment for
nique, and playing with musicality. Specifical- the show as well. Curriculum follows the Nation-
ly students will learn the following parts of the al Theatre Arts Standards as students respond,
guitar, identify staff, time signature, read in connect, create and perform throughout the
first position (on strings 1, 2, 3), identify right design process. This class only requires attend-
hand letters/left hand numbers, free stroke, ance for extra-curricular rehearsals the week of
reading accidentals, read dotted rhythms, the performance and an evening show if they
rasgueados with simple chords (G, G7, Am, elect to run tech for the show.
Em, E, C, Dm), identify key signatures (C, G,
and D major), alternate i and m fingers, read Eighth Grade Theatre Performance Students will
sixteenth notes, and play a G major scale. experience the entire production process from
Attendance at the class’s evening perfor- auditions through performance of a one-act
mance is required. play. Focus on character development, stag-
ing and acting technique, and working with
Seventh Grade Theatre Performance Students technical elements will lead students through
will study Commedia Dell'arte focusing on the National Theatre Arts Standards as they re-
character movement, ensemble perfor- hearse and fully realize characters in a scripted
mance, and the art of comedic timing. They play. This class requires attendance for extra-
will develop and rehearse an improvised curricular rehearsals the week of the perfor-
Commedia scenario for performance at the mance and an evening show.
end of the semester. Curriculum follows the
National Theatre Arts Standards as students
respond, connect, create and perform
throughout the rehearsal process. This
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Eighth Grade Theatre Design & Technology and sixteenth notes. All techniques and con-
Students will take full control of the design and cepts will be applied to appropriate vocal
tech process for the Eighth Grade One-Act. literature. Attendance at the class’s evening
They will first develop original set, costume, performance is required.
make-up, lighting, and sound designs as well
as train to stage manage and run all tech- Eighth Grade Visual Arts This is a semester, in-
nical equipment for the show. They will imple- troductory course in which students will be
ment their designs and have the opportunity introduced to the materials and techniques
to work backstage for the actual perfor- of different media, including drawing, pastel,
mance. Curriculum follows the National Thea- and painting. Students will demonstrate their
tre Arts Standards as students respond, con- understanding of the Elements and Principles
nect, create and perform throughout the de- of Design through individual projects, class
sign and production process. This class only discussions, sketchbook homework, and art
requires attendance for extra-curricular re- critiques. Students will be able to understand
hearsals the week of the performance and an and apply media, techniques, and processes.
evening show if they elect to run tech for the Students will understand how the visual arts
show. relate to history and culture. Students will re-
flect in the virtue of their work and the work of
Eighth Grade Guitar Students will continue the their peers. Students will choose and evaluate
guitar that they had learned in 7th grade. Fo- a range of subject matter, symbols, and ide-
cusing on reading music, proper technique, as.
and playing with musicality. In addition to re-
viewing prior knowledge about playing the General Art This course emphasizes four main
guitar, students will learn right hand string- components: Aesthetic Perception, Creative
crossing, play two octave g major scale, play Expression, Historical and Cultural Heritage,
a one-octave C major scale, play block and Aesthetic Valuing. These components fall
chords using pima, read on strings 4-6, and in line with the Core Knowledge Sequence
play a one-octave D major scale. Attend- and the S.C. Arts Education Curriculum Stand-
ance at the class’s evening performance is ards. A large variety of 2-dimensional and 3-
required. dimensional art media will be explored. Stu-
dents are required to keep a sketchbook
Eighth Grade Vocal Music Students will learn demonstrating their art-making ideas/ pro-
how to read music vocally, proper vocal tech- cess. There will be periodic homework assign-
nique, and vocal musicality. Specifically, stu- ments in this course.
dents will use diatonic solfege (Do, Re, Mi, Fa,
Sol, La, Ti, and Do) to read pitches. Students
will learn rhythm through counting compound
meter focusing on quarter notes, eight notes,
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Department of Fine and Performing Arts continued
Advanced Art The Advanced Art course is an Theatre Design & Technology Students will
independent course preparing students for study the elements of design, design styles and
college portfolios or for advancement into an the design process as they prepare to produce
AP Art course. Students must have demon- all of the high school theatre productions. In
strated interest, ability and motivation in pre- addition to developing original set, costume,
vious courses. Students must work inde- make-up, lighting, and sound designs, students
pendently, and must be able to propose their will implement their designs by engaging in
own project ideas (with guidance from the basic sewing, costume pulling, prop acquisi-
instructor). Students are required to keep a tion, set construction, and lighting and sound
sketchbook demonstrating their art-making equipment operation. Students will have the
ideas/ process. Students may have the op- opportunity to work backstage for the actual
portunity to exhibit their work in shows, art performances. The curriculum for this course
competitions, and contests. Students are re- follows the National Theatre Arts Standards as
quired to work independently to meet com- students respond, connect, create and per-
position deadlines. Teacher recommendation form throughout the design and production
is required for this course. process. This class only requires attendance for
extra-curricular rehearsals the week of the per-
AP Visual Arts Students must have shown abil- formance and at evening shows if they elect to
ity and motivation in previous art courses. Stu- run tech for the show. This course is open to stu-
dents are required to work independently to dents in grades nine through twelve.
meet composition deadlines, complete nec-
essary research and keep a sketch- Honors Actor’s Workshop The Actor’s Workshop
book. Students must be prepared to work is a full year advanced theatre class in which
outside of class. AP courses offered are Draw- students develop skills in voice for the actor
ing, 2D Design, and 3D. The course address (IPA, diaphragmatic breathing), advanced
three major concerns that are constants in movement technique (Alexander Technique,
the teaching of art: (1) a sense of quality in a Laban), the Stanislavski System and other ad-
student‘s work, (2) the student‘s concentra- vanced acting methods. Students will prepare
tion on a particular visual interest or problem, to perform in a full-length non-musical produc-
and (3) the student‘s need for breadth of ex- tion in addition to individual monologue and
perience in the formal, technical, and expres- scene study. This class requires attendance at
sive means of the artist. AP work should re- extra-curricular rehearsals, especially during
flect these three areas of concern: quality, the week preceding the production. Previous
concentration, and breadth. Teacher recom- acting experience is recommended but not
mendation is required for this course. required. This course is open to students in
grades nine through twelve.
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Department of Fine and Performing Arts continued
Honors Musical Theatre Musical Theatre is a full venues throughout the community. Students
year class in which students develop skills in vo- in grades nine through twelve may audition
cal singing technique (McClosky technique), for this choir.
solo and group singing, musical theatre chore-
ography, the Stanislavski System and other ad- Guitar In this course, students will learn how to
vanced acting methods. Students will prepare play the guitar in an ensemble. Musical train-
to perform in a full-length musical production in ing is not required to take the course. All stu-
addition to individual solo and group musical dents of varying abilities and training are en-
pieces. This class requires some extra-curricular couraged to join, as students will be appropri-
rehearsal, especially during the week preced- ately challenged. This course is open to stu-
ing the production. Previous acting and/or dents in grades nine through twelve.
singing experience recommended but not re-
quired. This course is open to students in grades Music Technology This course is an introduc-
nine through twelve. tion to the music technology applications
available to a modern musician. The students
Concert Choir Concert Choir is a non-audition use digital audio processing and related
choir and is open to students in grades eight technical theory to develop their songwriting
through twelve. Students will learn musical liter- skills. The course familiarizes students with the
acy, vocal techniques, choral techniques, and software Pro Tools, along with basic synthesiz-
expressive techniques. Students will perform a er operation, sound effects (EQ, reverbs, dis-
variety of music from the renaissance to the tortions, modulation effects, etc.) and studio
modern era. The choir will also perform at equipment including microphones and mix-
school concerts. This course takes place from ing boards. In this class, students collaborate
3:20 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, on various musical projects, and record, mix
Thursday and Friday. and produce these projects to release a CD
that they perform on stage at school and
Honors Choir Honors Choir is a small choir of se- community events, including the school’s mu-
lect singers. Students develop established mu- sic festival, Pinewoodstock. This class is open
sic literacy skills, vocal technique, choral tech- to students in grades nine through twelve.
nique, and expressive skills. The focus of honors
choir is to create independent musicians ca-
pable of leading themselves and an ensemble.
Because Honors Choir is to develop established
skills and requires musical independence, Hon-
ors Choir requires a passing audition. Students
will sing a variety of music from the Renais-
sance to the modern era. This choir will perform
at school concerts, competitions, and other
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Department of Fine and Performing Arts continued
AP Music Theory This course will introduce
and develop the student in musicianship, the-
ory, musical materials, and procedures. It
may emphasize one aspect of music, such as
harmony; more often, however, it integrates
aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm,
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
this theory course. The student’s ability to
read and write musical notation is fundamen-
tal to this 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,
with the goal of earning a score of 3 – 5,
which may yield credit towards music theory
courses in college.
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Leadership Institute Courses
Introduction to Global Leadership The purpose Civics for Global Leaders The purpose of this
of this course is for students to learn about course is for students to explore what it
leadership skills and practices through the lens means to be a world citizen and leader in
of today’s globally connected society. By today’s globally connected society. The
studying the work of global leaders along with concepts and skills specific to this course’s
leadership theory, students will be able to theme include civic engagement, intercul-
identify the characteristics and knowledge tural competence, cultural identity, and eth-
necessary for this role. Students will then have norelativism. Through analysis, reflection,
the opportunity to teach each other about and discussion, students will identify how a
local leaders they have identified who put global perspective enhances a leader’s
these skills into practice. Finally, students will ability to affect positive change. Students
participate in various class projects that in- will prepare and give presentations to teach
volve research, preparation and presentation classmates ways that they can practice
as a means of applying what they have global leadership skills in their communities
learned as well as expanding their perception and beyond.
of ways that they can be global leaders today
and in the future. Communication for Global Leaders This
course allows students to learn about and
Inspiring Global Leadership For this course, stu- improve the communication skills necessary
dents examine what it takes to be an inspiring for a developing global leader. These skills
leader. Students participate in activities that include giving and receiving feedback, ac-
allow them to articulate their values and be- tive listening, conflict resolution, and intercul-
liefs, and then reflect on how they can best tural communication. Students will expand
demonstrate those through their attitude and their knowledge of these skills by sharing in-
behavior. Next, students apply this self- formation from other sources and their own
awareness to who they are as leaders. personal experiences. Students will then ap-
Through class discussions of a variety of ply these skills through class projects, group
sources, group projects, and presentations, presentations, debates and panel discus-
students learn about how being an authentic sions.
leader means knowing who you are, what you
believe, and what your strengths are so that
you can lead with confidence, integrity, relia-
bility, and openness.
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Department of Physical Education
Women’s Strength and Conditioning This Middle School Physical Education The primary
course is designed to help students achieve a object of the middle school physical education
pattern of healthy living to include daily ac- program is to promote maximum participation.
tivity. This course will include safe application All middle school students are required to se-
of effective exercise procedures for all fitness lect two elective physical education classes
levels. Proper strength, flexibility, body com- per week. The students have the opportunity to
position, nutrition, and many aspects of aero- participate in team sports such as volleyball,
bic and core conditioning will be promoted basketball, European handball or enhance
through the course. their skills in individual sports such as tennis, and
running. All middle school students have ac-
Athletic Weight Training This course is de- cess to a speed and strength conditioning
signed to teach students the proper class.
knowledge and mechanics of strength train-
ing and speed development. This course in- 6th Grade Health This course is designed for the
volves a physically demanding program of teacher and students to have open communi-
weight training and fitness activities designed cation and discussion about a variety of topics
to enhance speed, agility, mobility, explosive- teens and young adolescent experiences.
ness, and coordination. Students develop They study and discuss such issues as health
performance goals every quarter and com- and wellness, making good decisions, building
plete periodic strength and fitness assess- self-esteem, nutrition, safety, and other related
ments. Students will be assigned to one of health topics.
two training groups. During the first semester,
Group A will train on Mondays, Wednesday,
and Fridays and Group B will train on Tues-
days and Thursdays. During the second se-
mester, Group A will train on Tuesdays and
Thursdays and Group B will train on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays. On non-training
days, student will report to a designated
study hall. This course will received .50 credit
for the year.
High School Physical Education This class is
offered to students who want to develop skill
and knowledge in both individual and team
related sports.
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Other Electives
Teacher Cadet Psychology This course is a science based
Credits: 1 Pinewood AP Credit / 3 Credit class that will explore the fundamental princi-
Hours through Charleston Southern University ples of human behavior. A focus will be on
Textbooks: Experiencing Education (TC In- the nervous system including functions in
structor provides course materials which are memory, learning, and personality. The histo-
assembled in a large three-ring binder ry of psychology, research methods, and ab-
throughout the school year.) This course is normal behavior will also be investigated. Biol-
designed to introduce students to the field of ogy is a prerequisite for this course.
education. Students will focus on three
themes: Experiencing the Learner, Experienc- Robotics Pinewood Robotics is an elective
ing the Profession, and Experiencing the class offered to high school students. During
Classroom. Experiencing the Learner helps the course students will design and build a ro-
the students become better acquainted with bot that will compete in Regional competition
themselves as individuals, learners, and com- through the USFirst FTC program. The robotics
munity members. Experiencing the Profession program encompasses technology, engineer-
helps students develop a greater under- ing, computer programming and working with
standing of the history of education in our other students in a "team-like" setting. This
state and nation, as well as insights into the course is designed as a hands-on participa-
structure and functions of our schools and tion course but there will be a few reading
school systems. Experiencing the Classroom and presentation assignments as well as op-
helps students become acquainted with the portunities to assist younger students in robot-
educator as both a person and as a profes- ics.
sional. Interacting with students of various
age levels will offer a unique and enjoyable IDEA Lab Project and challenge-based class
experience. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or focusing on the design thinking and innovation
higher and submit an application to be con- process using Pinewood’s model IDEA
sidered for enrollment in this course. Class size (Imagine, Design, Experiment, Apply). Students
is limited; therefore interviews and/or letters of may use hands-on technology to learn pro-
reference will be used if enrollment exceeds gramming, robotics, 3D design, and 3D print-
class size. ing. Computers, Lego Mindstorm, MaKey Ma-
Keys, soldering irons, and a Dremel 3D40 print-
er help make endless possibilities. The Mak-
erSpace is equipped with tools ranging from
electric sanders and sewing machines to hand
saws and hammers. Possible projects may also
may be in the areas of horticulture and hy-
droponics.
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Other Electives continued
Sports Medicine This course provides students
with a general overview of sports medicine. It
includes lecture and hands-on activities in
the following areas: injury prevention, treat-
ment, rehabilitation, emergency procedures,
first aid/CPR, and administrative functions.
This course is intended to help students gain
an understanding of sports medicine, various
associated disciplines and the role they play
in the physically active community. Sports
medicine is designed for students interested
in fields such as athletic training, physical
therapy, medicine, fitness, exercise physiolo-
gy, kinesiology, nutrition, and other allied
health fields.
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Electives Credit Chart
This chart describes how elective credits may be used to fulfill graduation requirements. Courses
may only count for one area to fulfill the requirement unless otherwise noted. Specifics will be
discussed in scheduling meetings.
Course Special Notes Technology Art Leadership General
Elective
Application Quarter Class .25 Credit
Development .25 Credit
Quarter Class .25 Credit
Business .25 Credit
Applications Semester Class .50 Credit
.50 Credit
Computer Quarter Class .25 Credit
Programming .25 Credit
Meets 2 days a .50 Credit for
Computer week for full year. the entire year .50 Credit for
Science the entire year
Cyber This course may
Defense count as a full
technology
If a student takes This course may credit if taken
Robotics and Cyber count as a full for 2 years
Defense they can technology
get .50 credit for credit if taken
technology for Ro- for 2 years
botics (only once)
and .50 for technol-
ogy credit Cyber
Defense for the en-
tire year
Financial Quarter Class .25 Credit .25 Credit
Applications
Global Quarter Classes .25 Credit per
Leadership class
Classes Students must
have .50 credit per .50 Credit
Graphic graduation require-
Design ments 1.00 Credit for
IDEA Lab year or .50
Semester Class .50 Credit .50 Credit Credit per
semester
Can sign up for year 1.00 Credit year
or semester or .50 Credit per
semester
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Electives Credit Chart
This chart describes how elective credits may be used to fulfill graduation requirements. Courses
may only count for one area to fulfill the requirement unless otherwise noted. Specifics will be
discussed in scheduling meetings.
Course Special Notes Technology Art Leadership General
Elective
Music Technolo- Year Course .50 Credit MAX 1.00 Credit
gy MAX 1.00 Credit
If taken for 2 years, (no MAX)
student cannot get
another .50 credit for
technology. The
course can count as
an elective or art
credit.
Psychology Semester Course .50 Credit
Robotics Year Course .50 Credit MAX 1.00 Credit
(no MAX)
If a student takes If a student takes this
Robotics and Cyber course for 2 years,
Defense, they can they cannot get an-
get .50 credit for other .50 credit for
technology for Ro- technology. It must
botics (only once) be used as general
and .50 credit for elective.
technology for
Cyber Defense for
the entire year.
Sports Medicine Semester Course .50 Credit
Teacher Cadet Year Course 1.00 Credit 1.00 Credit
Must apply and Internship and counts as
Web Design and Semester Course .50 Credit .50 Credit Internship
Animation
.50 Credit
Yearbook Year Course .50 Credit MAX 1.00 Credit 1.00 Credit
MAX (no MAX
If a student takes this here)
course for 2 years,
they cannot get an-
other .50 credit for
technology. It must
be used as a general
elective credit or art
credit.
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