Academics
Supported by an atmosphere of inclusion and opportunity, Pingree students are encouraged to stretch their thinking, push the limits of their own capabilities, and reach farther.
Our Educational Philosophy
The Pillars of a Pingree School education are designed to develop and encourage critical thinking, discipline of mind, and civic engagement. We believe that in order to thrive, today’s students must learn to:
COMMUNICATE: Communicate effectively through written, spoken, non-verbal, and creative means.
NAVIGATE: Navigate complex information by gathering, exploring, and assessing sources with adaptive and flexible thinking.
ORIGINATE: Originate in thought and action with imagination, confidence, creativity, and an innovative spirit.
PARTICIPATE: Participate fully in the life of the community, collaborating, asking questions, initiating ideas, taking risks, and leading by example.
RELATE: Relate with empathy, seeking to understand diverse perspectives while being mindful of the impact of actions and words on others and on the environment.
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete 67 credits (1 credit = 1 full credit trimester course), to include:
ARTS: six credits (Freshman Art= 2.5 credits).
ENGLISH: twelve credits. One credit for each trimester enrolled (through level four) to include three trimesters of American Literature/American Cultural Studies or a department approved equivalent course.
HISTORY: nine credits, to include Themes and Issues in World History, Modern European History, and U.S. History or American Cultural Studies.
LANGUAGE: nine credits. Must complete nine consecutive trimesters in a single language.
MATH: nine credits. Must complete through Math 3.
SCIENCE: nine credits to include biology, chemistry and physics.
SENIOR PROJECT: all seniors must pass all requirements of their senior project.
