CURRICULUM FLOWCHARTS
MATH
Algebra 1 9th Grade
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry
Algebra 1A 7th Grade
Upper Division Electives Statistics (grades 11 and 12)
AP Statistics (grade 12)
Algebra 1B 8th Grade
Algebra 1 JH
7th Grade
Geometry JH
8th Grade
Calculus
Algebra 2 Advanced
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry Honors
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Chemistry and Lab Honors Honors
Chemistry and Lab
Advanced
Upper Division Electives (Grades 11 and 12)
Anatomy and Physiology (one semester)
Marine Biology (one semester) Psychology (one semester)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Science 7
7th Grade (one semester)
Computer Science 8
8th Grade (one semester)
Design and Engineering 8
8th Grade (one semester)
Exploring Computer Science
9th Grade (one semester)
Upper Division Electives
Computer Science electives are open to high school students who have completed Exploring Computer Science and received teacher permission to continue with elective classes.
Fundamentals of Computer Science (grades 10-12—one semester)
Mobile App Development (grades 10-12—one semester)
Advanced Computer Science (grades 10-12—one semester—Online)
AP Computer Science Principles (grades 11-12—one semester)
Advanced Topics Data Science and Machine Learning (grade 12—one semester)
SOCIAL STUDIES
US History 7
World History 8
Human Geography (one semester)
AP World History
AP US History
World History
US History
American Government (one semester) or
AP US Government
Upper Division Elective (Grades 11 and 12)
Business and Technology (one semester)
Debate (Grades 9-12)
Mock Trial (Grades 9-12)
Junior High Debate (grades 7 and 8)
LITERATURE
Literature 7
Literature 8
Literature 9: Myths and Motifs
Literature 11: American Honors
Literature 10: World
Literature 11: American
AP English Literature
Literature 12: British
WRITING
Writing 7
Writing 8
Writing 9 (one semester)
Writing 10 (one semester)
AP English Language (one semester)
FRENCH
French 1A
7th Grade
French 1B
8th Grade
French 4
French 2
French 3
French 1
(may not be offered every year)
High School
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 grades 9 and 10.
MANDARIN
Mandarin 1A 7th Grade
Mandarin 1B 8th Grade
Mandarin 1 (may not be offered every year) High School
Mandarin 2
Mandarin 3
Mandarin 4
(may not be offered every year)
Mandarin 4 Honors (may not be offered every year)
Mandarin 5 (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 grades 9 and 10.
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 4 Honors AP Spanish Language
Spanish 3
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 grades 9 and 10.
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
Grades 11 and 12
(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
Grades 9–12
Theatre Productions
Technical Theatre (one semester—may repeat)
Pinewood Singers
Treble Choir (Grades 9 and 10)
A Cappella Ensemble
Art Independent Study
(class may be taken multiple times)
Dance Fitness (class may be taken multiple times)
Junior High Elective: JHChorus
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 Fitness
9th–12th Grades
(class may be taken muptiple times)
TRANS-DISCIPLINARY HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVES
Trans-disciplinary Electives open to all students in Grades 9–12
Journalism Yearbook
Digital Fabrication and Production (one semester)
Audio / Video Production
Speech and Debate
Pinewood Scholars Program (selective program available to students in Grades 11 and 12)
Social Entrepreneurship 1 11th Grade
Social Entrepreneurship 2 12th Grade (one semester)
CORE CURRICULUM
Junior High School
7th Grade 8th Grade
Literature 7 and Writing 7
Math 7, Algebra 1A, or Algebra 1 JH
United States History 7
Literature 8 and Writing 8
Math 8, Algebra 1B, or Geometry JH
World History 8 Science 7 Science 8
French/Mandarin/Spanish 1A or
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
Literature 9 and Writing 9
10th Grade
Literature 10 and Writing 10
Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2/2 Adv Geometry, Algebra 2/2 Adv, or Precalculus* Human Geography World History° Physics Chemistry*
French/Mandarin/Spanish 1
French/Mandarin/Spanish 2 or Spn 2 Adv
French/Mandarin/Spanish 3 or Spn 3 Adv
Humanities
Exploring Computer Science
PE/Athletics 9
11th Grade
Literature 11* and AP English Language
French/Mandarin/Spanish 2 or Spn 2 Adv
French/Mandarin/Spanish 3 or Spn 3 Adv
French/Mandarin/Spanish 4*
Studio Art 1, Music Theory 1 or Theatre 1
PE/Athletics 10
12th Grade
Literature 12 or AP Literature° Algebra 2/2 Adv, Precaluclus*, or Calculus° Precaluclus* or Calculus°
United States History* American Government° Biology* AP or AT Science°
French/Mandarin/Spanish 3 or Spn 3 Adv
French/Mandarin/Spanish 4*
French/Mandarin/Spanish 4*
AP Chinese/French/Spanish°
AP Chinese/French/Spanish° Upper Division Electives
Studio Art 2, Music Theory 2 or Theatre 2
Upper Division Electives
* Honors class offered | ° AP or AT class offered
HONORS, AP, & AT COURSES
ELECTIVE COURSES
Honors Courses are Offered in the Following Subject Areas
Literature 11: American French
Precalculus
Biology
Chemistry
Mandarin
Spanish
Graphic Design
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
English Language Chemistry
English Literature
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Art History
2D Art and Design
Drawing
Computer
Science
Principles
Physics C: Mechanics
Chinese Language
French Language
Spanish Language
United States History
United States Government & Politics
World History: Modern
Advanced Topics (AT) Courses
Biology
Data Science and Machine Learning
High School Elective Courses and Extracurriculars
Anatomy and Physiology
Marine Biology
Digital Photography 1 & 2
Graphic Design 1 & 2
Film Studies
Art Independent Study
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Mobile App Development
Advanced Computer Science
Social Entrepreneurship 1 & 2 (PSP)
Psychology
Business and Technology
Statistics
Digital Fabrication and Production
Audio Video Production
Pinewood Singers
Treble Choir
Technical Theatre
Drama
Dance Fitness
Journalism
Yearbook
Robotics
Debate
Mock Trial
COLLEGE COUNSELING & ACADEMIC ADVISING
11th Grade
12th Grade
Individual Meetings to Provide Academic Advising & College Counseling
Optional Family Meeting
College Counseling
In-Person Workshops and Asynchronous Support throughout the Process
Parent Night Parent Night Group Meetings
Ongoing Support through College Process
Required: Individual Meeting
Engouraged: Individual Meetings as Needed
College Counseling
In-Person Workshops and Asynchronous Support throughout the Process