Academics
We offer PreK-3, PreK-4/VPK, and K-9. All students receive rigorous instruction in the core academic areas of Reading / Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Additionally, at Pinewood, Bible is included as a core academic subject in all grades.
All elementary students also receive weekly instruction in enrichment classes including
Art, Music, PE, Technology, and Library. Upper school students (i.e. grades 7+), take electives which allows them to pursue their interests.
All elementary students also receive weekly instruction in enrichment classes including
Art, Music, PE, Technology, and Library. Upper school students (i.e. grades 7+), take electives which allows them to pursue their interests.
*Note: we regularly review and, if necessary, revise our curricula. This document may not reflect our current text selections.
resource classes
In addition to the core academics, students at Pinewood Christian Academy also receive weekly instruction in many enriching subject areas lacking in other schools. We offer the following:
PreK-4 / VPK - Music and PE
K-1st grades - Art, Library, Music, and PE
2nd-6th grades - Art, Library, Music, PE, and Technology
Upper school elective choices are described in our course catalogue.
achievement testing
Pinewood Christian Academy conducts annual standardized testing using MAP Growth produced by NWEA.
Approximately 82% of Pinewood students score at or above the national average in Reading.
Approximately 70% of Pinewood students score at or above the national average in Math.
Approximately 82% of Pinewood students score at or above the national average in Reading.
Approximately 70% of Pinewood students score at or above the national average in Math.
PREK / VPK
PreK-3
Pinewood Christian Academy offers a 3-year-old program for 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) or 5 days (Monday-Friday). We use BJU Press's Pathways to Preschool curriculum which is both thematic and play-based. We cap the class at 15 students, and employ a full-time assistant.
PreK-4 / VPK
If you live in Florida and have a child who turns 4 years of age by September 1, he/she is
eligible for Florida's FREE Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) program which gives children
a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math,
language, and social skills.
Pinewood offers a quality PreK program that includes high standards, developmentally appropriate instruction, manageable class sizes, qualified teachers, and full-time aides.
We use BJU Press's Footsteps for Fours curriculum, developed with rigorous academic
objectives and lots of creative fun!
We also offer a tuition-based PreK-4 for students who can benefit from an additional year
of learning and growing before entering kindergarten.
Our PreK-3 and PreK-4 / VPK programs run August to May, Monday-Friday, 8:10-12:00pm.
Pinewood Christian Academy offers a 3-year-old program for 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) or 5 days (Monday-Friday). We use BJU Press's Pathways to Preschool curriculum which is both thematic and play-based. We cap the class at 15 students, and employ a full-time assistant.
PreK-4 / VPK
If you live in Florida and have a child who turns 4 years of age by September 1, he/she is
eligible for Florida's FREE Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) program which gives children
a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math,
language, and social skills.
Pinewood offers a quality PreK program that includes high standards, developmentally appropriate instruction, manageable class sizes, qualified teachers, and full-time aides.
We use BJU Press's Footsteps for Fours curriculum, developed with rigorous academic
objectives and lots of creative fun!
We also offer a tuition-based PreK-4 for students who can benefit from an additional year
of learning and growing before entering kindergarten.
Our PreK-3 and PreK-4 / VPK programs run August to May, Monday-Friday, 8:10-12:00pm.