Pinewood Preparatory School

Head of Lower School :

Ms. Marilyn Davis

Small classes and challenging academics give young students a head start in school. In Lower School, children learn the skills and habits of mind that create a strong foundation for learning.

Language

Science

Information Technology

School hours are 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM

The Children's Center at Pinewood (CCAP) provides quality before and after school care.

CCAP hours - 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (A Full time summer enrichment program is also offered.)

LANGUAGE

Phonics, vocabulary, reading, writing, spelling and grammar are taught using a variety of methods to give students strong foundations in oral language and literature and to facilitate development of thinking skills. In weekly library visits, children enjoy story telling and learn beginning library skills. Spanish study utilizes games, songs, mime, and art to expand elementary conversation skills.

Language Materials: Open Court Reading Series, Accelerated Reader, Write Source, Wordly Wise, World of Language, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, Daybook of Critical Reading and Writing, Elements of Language, Weekly Reader, STEPS Phonics Program, and children's literature.

AR Book List by Author

AR Book List by Book Level

AR Book List by Title

MATHEMATICS

Students continue to explore math strands introduced in kindergarten including numbers, patterns, sequencing, geometry, measurement, and problem-solving with greater complexity. Manipulatives, memorization, repetition of skills, and applied reasoning are utilized.

Math Materials: Saxon Mathematics, a wide variety of math manipulatives, and a variety of supplemental resources including additional practice in problem solving

FINE ARTS

Specialists guide students in creating, perceiving, and comparing and contrasting art. Students learn to express their opinions about art and to respond thoughtfully to others' opinions. Children attend music classes to sing, play Orff instruments, and learn to read notation.

SCIENCE

Students investigate topics in earth science, life science, physical science and health, practicing scientific inquiry as they increase their knowledge of the natural world.

Science Materials: Core Knowledge Support Materials, Prentice Hall Science Explorer Series, Eyewitness Series, Kids Discover

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In addition to weekly art, music, P.E., library, and Spanish language instruction, computer classes are also conducted to introduce basic keyboarding, word processing, database, and spreadsheet skills as related to the Lower School curriculum

SOCIAL STUDIES

Geography, culture, communities, and history are topics of exploration as students expand their understanding of cultural and historic patterns.

Social Studies Materials: Core Knowledge History and Geography, Eyewitness Books, Children’s Nonfiction Literature

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

In P.E., students continue to develop eye-hand coordination, motor skills, sportsmanship, and the ability to demonstrate individual effort as part of a team. Students may also participate on Pinewood athletic teams through local clubs

VALUES EDUCATION

Essential to Pinewood's philosophy of developing the whole child, values education is incorporated into all aspects of Lower School instruction, emphasizing critical thinking skills and cooperative learning. Some of the issues addressed are self-esteem, listening, following directions, accepting consequences, respecting others and the environment, problem-solving, managing feelings, and peer pressure.

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
Field Trips to Medieval Times, Cyprus Gardens, State Museum and Zoo, Boone Hall Plantation, etc.
Outdoor Learning Experiences at The Barrier Island Education Center and Camp Kanuga Outdoor Mountain School, Winter and Spring Musical Programs, Class Plays, National Spelling Bee and SCISA Literary Meet