Pinewood Preparatory School
Pinewood Preparatory School - Summerville, SC
570513825
1952
Summerville, SC 29483 United States
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Pinewood Preparatory School
Pinewood Preparatory School is a nonprofit educational institution designated as a 501(c)3 organization. Located in Summerville, South Carolina, it serves as an independent, co-educational college-preparatory day school.
Mission and Values
The school is dedicated to academic excellence and character development. Its core values include risk, truth, and exploration, fostering a community environment both locally and globally.
History
Founded in 1952 by Henrietta M. Allan, Pinewood began as a kindergarten and primary school. Over the years, it has expanded to include high school grades and a comprehensive athletic program. The school merged with The Summerville Academy in 1980, relocating to its current 43-acre campus.
Accreditation and Affiliations
Jointly accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Pinewood is also a member of the Palmetto Association of Independent Schools and the South Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (SCISAA). It participates in the Network of Complementary Schools, which facilitates student exchanges among member schools in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Facilities and Programs
The school offers a curriculum for grades K2-12 with a diverse range of programs focusing on academic rigor and extracurricular activities. Pinewood's athletic teams, known as the Panthers, participate in the SCISAA.
Notable Alumni
Among its notable alumni are professional athletes Chuck Eidson, Milton Jennings, and Jalen Slawson in basketball, and Ryan Steed in football.
Parent Involvement
Parent participation is actively encouraged through the Pinewood Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), which supports fundraising events, community service projects, and academic competitions.
Financial Overview
As a nonprofit organization, Pinewood's financial operations are supported largely by program services, with contributions also playing a significant role. Donations to the school are tax-deductible.
[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/570513825 [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinewood_Preparatory_School [3] http://www.pinewoodprep.com [4] https://www.pinewoodprep.com [5] https://www.pinewoodprep.com/about-us/parent-involvement.cfm
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About Us Something special is happening at Pinewood. Here you will find a safe and healthy learning environment where students embrace both the rigor and joy that comes with a firstclass education in a small relational setting. We take pride in our outstanding faculty with more than twice the number of Master Teachers than any other independent school in the state. We are also honored to be recognized as the top local independent school as well as one of the best places to work happy and engaged educators translate into positive outcomes for young people.
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