MATH
Algebra 1 9th Grade
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry
Algebra 1A 7th Grade
Upper Division Electives Statistics 11th and 12th Grades
AP Statistics 12th Grade
Algebra 1B 8th Grade
Algebra 1 JH
7th Grade
Geometry JH
8th Grade
Calculus
Algebra 2 Honors
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry Honors
AP Calculus AB
AT Calculus C + Applications
Chemistry Honors
Biology Honors Biology Physics
Chemistry
AP Chemistry
AP Physics C AT Biology
Upper Division Electives 11th and 12th Grades
Anatomy and Physiology (one semester)
Marine Biology (one semester) Psychology (one semester)
COMPUTER SCIENCE and ENGINEERING
Computer Science and Engineering 7 (one semester)
Computer Science and Engineering 8 (one semester)
Exploring
Computer Science (one semester)
Fundamentals of Computer Science (one semester)
Advanced Computer Science (one semester online class)
AP Computer Science Principles (one semester)
Mobile App Development (one semester)
AP Computer Science A
AT Data Science and Machine Learning (one semester)
Junior High Elective Design and Engineering 8
8th Grade elective choice for Semester 1
LITERATURE
Literature 7
Literature 8
Literature 9: Myths and Motifs
Literature 11: American Honors
Literature 10: World
Literature 11: American
AP English
Literature
PAW Program
Tabula Rasa 7th –12th Grades
Literature 12: British
WRITING
Writing 7
Writing 8
Writing 9 (one semester)
Writing 10 (one semester)
AP English Language (one semester)
PAW Program
Tabula Rasa 7th –12th Grades
SOCIAL STUDIES
US History 7
World History 8
Human Geography (one semester)
AP World History
World History
AP US History
US History
American Government (one semester) or
AP US Government
FRENCH
French 1A
7th Grade
French 1B
8th Grade
French 2
French 1 (may not be offered every year)
High School
French 4
French 3
French 4 Honors (may not be offered every year)
AP French Language
Normal advancement is indicated by the solid arrow. Changing lanes is possible with teacher recommendation. Students are required to complete a minimum of three years of high school level study of the same language, and two of the years MUST be taken in 9th and 10th grades.
MANDARIN
Mandarin 1A 7th Grade
Mandarin 1B 8th Grade
Mandarin 3
Mandarin 2
Mandarin 1 (may not be offered every year) High School
Mandarin 4
(may not be offered every year)
Mandarin 5
(may not be offered every year)
Mandarin 3 Advanced
Mandarin 4 Honors (may not be offered every year)
AP Chinese Language
Normal advancement is indicated by the solid arrow. Changing lanes is possible with teacher recommendation. Students are required to complete a minimum of three years of high school level study of the same language, and two of the years MUST be taken in 9th and 10th grades.
SPANISH
Spanish 1 Accelerated 7th Grade
Spanish 1A 7th Grade
Spanish 2 Accelerated 8th Grade
Spanish 1B 8th Grade
Spanish 1 High School
Spanish 2 Advanced Spanish 2
Spanish 3 Advanced
Spanish 3
Spanish 4 Honors
AP Spanish Language
Spanish 4
Hispanic Film and Culture (not offered every year)
Normal advancement is indicated by the solid arrow. Changing lanes is possible with teacher recommendation. Students are required to complete a minimum of three years of high school level study of the same language, and two of the years MUST be taken in 9 and 10 grades.
ARTS
Art, Musical Theatre, Communications
7th Grade
(one semester—6 weeks each)
Art, Musical Theatre, or Design Engineering
8th Grade (one semester)
Humanities: Art Theory, Music Appreciation, Theatre History
9th Grade
(one semester—6 weeks each)
Studio Art 1
10th Grade (one semester )
Studio Art 2
11th Grade (one semester )
AP Drawing
Music Theory 1
10th Grade
(one semester )
Music Theory 2
11th Grade (one semester )
AP 2D Art and Design
Upper Division Electives
11th and 12th Grades
(each class is one semester unless noted)
AP Art History (full year)
Digital Photography 1 and 2
Film Studies
Graphic Design 1 and 2
Graphic Design Honors
Theatre 1
10th Grade (one semester )
Theatre 2
11th Grade (one semester )
High School Electives
9th–12th Grades
Technical Theatre
Theatre Leadership & Production
Pinewood Singers
Dance and Choreography
Digital Fabrication and Production
PAW Programs (7th–12th Grades)
A Cappella Ensemble
Theatre Productions
Art Independent Study
Junior High Chorus
Junior High Dance Team
BUSINESS and COMMUNICATIONS
Communications 7 (one semester)
AI Technology for Social Impact coming 2026–27 (one semester)
Pinewood Social-Entrepreneurship Program
selective program available to students in 11th and 12th Grades (three semester commitment)
Social Entrepreneurship 1 Honors 11th Grade
Social Entrepreneurship 2 Honors
12th Grade (one semester)
Personal Finance (one semester)
Business and Technology (one semester)
Audio Video Production (one semester)
PAW Programs
7th and 8th Grades
Speech and Debate Yearbook
SAFE
PAW Programs
9th–12th Grades
Journalism
Speech and Debate Yearbook SAFE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education 7 7th Grade
Team Sports
Sportsmanship
Teamwork
Physical Education 8 8th Grade
Team Sports
Personal Fitness
Individual Sports
PE/Athletics 9 and 10
9th and 10th Grades
Nutrition
Personal Fitness
Lifelong Sports
Goal Setting
Physical Education Elective Dance
9th and 10th Grades
PAW PROGRAMS
Unlike student-led clubs, Pinewood’s PAW Programs are guided by adult mentors and are designed to cultivate purpose, develop agency, and ignite a lasting sense of wonder in our students. Through hands-on, project-based work, with real deadlines and tangible deliverables, students strengthen their leadership and collaboration capacity while acquiring new skills or honing and refining existing ones.
7th and 8th Grades
Tabula Rasa
Speech and Debate
Junior High Choir
Junior High Dance Team
Yearbook
Robotics
9th–12th Grades
A Cappella Ensemble
Tabula Rasa
Speech and Debate
Journalism
Yearbook
Theatre Productions
SAFE
Art Independent Study
CORE CURRICULUM
Junior High School
7th Grade 8th Grade
Literature 7 and Writing 7
Algebra 1A, or Algebra 1 JH
United States History 7
Science 7
French/Mandarin/Spanish 1A or
Literature 8 and Writing 8
Algebra 1B, or Geometry JH
World History 8
Science 8
French/Mandarin/Spanish 1B or Spanish 1 Accelerated
Spanish 2 Accelerated
Art 7, Communications 7, and Art 8, Design Engineering 8 or Musical Theatre 7
Computer Science and Technology 7
Physical Education 7
Musical Theatre 8
Computer Science and Techology 8
Physical Education 8
High School
The curriculum path listed below meets Pinewood’s graduation requirements and is typical for most students. Individual courses of study may vary depending on student needs, interests and abilities, particularly in Math and World Language. Elective courses may be added to the student’s required courses depending on scheduling availability
9th Grade 10th Grade
Literature 9 and Writing 9
Literature 10 and Writing 10
Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2* Geometry, Algebra 2*, or Precalculus*
Human Geography
World History° Physics Chemistry*
French/Mandarin/Spanish 1
French/Mandarin/Spanish 2 or Spn 2 Adv
French/Mandarin/Spanish 2 or Spn 2 Adv French/Mandarin/Spanish 3 or French/Mandarin/Spanish 3 or Mandarin/Spanish 3 Adv Mandarin/Spanish 3 Adv French/Mandarin/Spanish 4*
Humanities
Exploring Computer Science
PE/Athletics 9
11th Grade
Literature 11* and AP English Language
Studio Art 1, Music Theory 1 or Theatre 1
PE/Athletics 10
12th Grade
Literature 12 or AP Literature° Algebra 2*, Precaluclus*, or Calculus° Precaluclus* or Calculus°
United States History*
American Government° Biology* AP or AT Science°
French/Mandarin/Spanish 3 or French/Mandarin/Spanish 4*
Mandarin/Spanish 3 Adv AP Chinese/French/Spanish°
French/Mandarin/Spanish 4*
AP Chinese/French/Spanish°
Studio Art 2, Music Theory 2, or Theatre 2
Upper Division Electives
Upper Division Electives
* Honors class offered | ° AP or AT class offered
HONORS, AP, & AT COURSES
ELECTIVE COURSES
Honors Courses
Literature 11: American French
Algebra 2
Precalculus
Biology
Chemistry
Mandarin
Spanish
Graphic Design
Social Entrepreneurship 1 and 2
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
English Language Chemistry
English Literature
Calculus AB
Statistics
Art History
2D Art and Design
Drawing
Computer Science Principles
Computer Science A
Physics C: Mechanics
Chinese Language
French Language
Spanish Language
United States History
United States Government & Politics
World History: Modern
Advanced Topics (AT) Courses
Biology
Calculus C + Applications
Data Science and Machine Learning
High School Elective Courses
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Mobile App Development
Advanced Computer Science
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
AT Data Science and Machine Learning
Anatomy and Physiology
Marine Biology
Psychology
Statistics
AP Statistics
Business and Technology
Personal Finance
AI Technology for Social Impact (2026–27)
Digital Photography 1 and 2
Graphic Design 1 and 2
Graphic Design Honors
Film Studies
AP Art History
Social Entrepreneurship 1 Honors
Social Entrepreneurship 2 Honors
Digital Fabrication and Production
Audio Video Production
Pinewood Singers
Technical Theatre
Theatre Leadership & Production
Dance and Choreography
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Advising is a core part of course progression and begins with freshmen. Students meet with their academic advisor each spring to work through course recommendations and requests, but may also meet with them throughout the year as needed. Academic Advisors are assigned; freshmen meet with the Head of Upper Campus or the Director of Curriculum; sophomores, juniors and seniors meet with the Director or Associate Director of College Counseling and Academic Advising who will also be the person guiding them through the college process.
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Individual Meeting to discuss academic planning for the next three years (spring of 9th Grade)
Additional meetings as needed
Individual Meeting to discuss academic planning for the next two years (spring of 10th Grade)
Additional meetings as needed
Individual Meeting to discuss academic planning for the next year (spring of 11th Grade)
Additional meetings as needed
Individual Meeting to discuss any changes to current course load (fall of 12th Grade)
Additional meetings as needed