School Profile
Pinewood – The American International School of Thessaloniki 14th KM Thessaloniki-Moudanion Thessaloniki, Greece 57001 www.pinewood.gr
School Profile Director Deputy Director/Secondary Principal IB Coordinator EYP/Elementary Principal Secondary Team Leader Facilities/Operations Supervisor Activities Coordinator Accountant Administrative & Finance Officer Admissions, Marketing & Communications Officer Receptionist College Counselor
Dr. Roxanne Giampapa Mr. Dimitrios Terzidis Mr. Dimitrios Terzidis Mr. Costas Kois Mrs. Linda Kainz Mr. Nikos Tsachtanis Mr. Nikos Tsachtanis Ms. Smaro Kyrimi Ms. Petroula Rosiou Ms. Alkioni Kloussiadis Ms. Dimitra Tzimka Mr. Nikos Tsachtanis
Pinewood – The American International School of Thessaloniki, Greece, is an independent, co-educational PreK-12 school offering an enriched American collegepreparatory curriculum and International Baccalaureate Diploma program to students from the local and international communities. The school’s fine arts and information technology programs enhance all areas of instruction and the extensive After-School Activities Program encourages students to participate in a full range of activities outside the classroom. Students are given individualized attention within small class settings. As a whole, the academic program challenges students to develop critical, philosophical and ethical thinking skills. The school, established in 1950, is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools and has been an IBO World School member since 1999. In addition, Pinewood is a member of the Near/East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NE/SA) and is sponsored by the Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Pinewood is composed of one legal entity whose official title is Pinewood Schools of Thessaloniki, Inc. This entity is composed of four academic divisions: Early Years Program: Elementary School: Middle School: High School: International Baccalaureate:
PreK 1, PreK 2 and Kindergarten Grades 1-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades 11-12
Mission Statement Pinewood aims to offer students a progressive, personalized American international education centered on academic excellence in each student’s journey towards self-actualization. This is achieved in a stimulating, multicultural learning environment that emphasizes service, respect for ethical values and awareness of local culture.
Vision Statement Pinewood strives to be a growing center of excellence in the region by educating students through best practices for reaching their full potential as adaptable, global citizens. Legal Status and Incorporation Pinewood was incorporated in Delaware, USA in 1962 as Pinewood Schools of Thessaloniki, Inc. and as a non-profit educational organization. Governance Pinewood operates under a local 9-member Board of Directors composed of appointed community members, the U.S. Consul General in Thessaloniki, elected parents and one faculty representative. Academic Diplomas Awarded Pinewood awards the American High School Diploma upon graduation. This diploma is fully recognized by the United States and the Greek Ministry of Education and is equivalent to those bestowed by Greek public schools. In addition, students who successfully complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are awarded the IB Diploma by the IBO in Geneva, Switzerland. Faculty and Students The school is composed of 34 faculty members from 9 different countries. Five faculty members hold Doctorate degrees, seven hold Master’s degrees and all hold Bachelor’s degrees. The Director overseas all curriculum coordination in consultation with the Principal, IB Coordiantor and Team Leaders. Currently, the school enrolls approximately 250 students with over 35 nationalities represented in the student body. College Counseling (College Board/CEEB#: 738720) College Counseling at Pinewood is an integral component of each high school student’s education. The process of deciding what to do after high school is a time of great discovery and development. Dr. Giampapa and Mr. Tsachtanis, who assume the roles of College Counselors, design workshops with students throughout the year. Then, in the junior and senior years, students also begin to meet oneon-one to discuss specific future plans. The College Counseling program is highly individualized and it is the students’ responsibility to take advantage of the services that are offered. All students in Grades K-10 take the NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress), an externally designed computer adaptive assessment test in English, Mathematics and Science, each year. All students in Grades 10 and 11 take the College Board PSAT each year in October. Preparation courses are also offered to all students for the SAT I and TOEFL. One-hundred percent of Pinewood’s graduates go on to attend university in the United States, United Kingdom, Englishspeaking universities in other parts of the world and other national universities. Grading System for Grades 6-12 Grading is on a 0-100% scale, with 60% as passing. Students with an overall average of 95% and above in a given quarter earn Director’s Honors and students with an overall average of 90% to 94.4% earn High Honors. The school does not rank students unless specifically requested to do so for transcripts. In such cases, the weighted average of all academic courses is used. 96 – 100 A+ 92 – 95 A 90 – 91 A-
88 – 89 B+ 82 – 87 B 80 – 81 B-
78 – 79 C+ 72 – 77 C 70 – 71 C-
68 – 69 D+ 62 – 67 D 60 – 61 D-
Below 60 F
Credits and Graduation Requirements In Grades 9 through 12, 0.5 or 1.0 credit is awarded for each course completed with a passing mark of 60% or above. A minimum of 22 credits is required for graduation. Students may transfer credits to/from another school upon the approval of the school administration. Credit Distribution Requirement for Graduation English 4.0 Social Science Mathematics 3.0 World Language Natural Science 3.0 Physical Education
4.0 2.0 1.0
Information Technology Fine Arts Electives
0.5 0.5 4.0
University Acceptances for the Classes of 2013, 2014 & 2015 United States Albright College Baldwin Wallace College Bard College Boston University Bryant University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Champlain College Clark University Colby-Sawyer University Cornell University Depaul University Drake University Drexel University Edinboro State University of PA Farileigh Dickenson Univesity Franklin & Marshall College Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Furman University Grinnell College Goucher College Hiram College Hofstra University Hope College Immaculata University Iona College John Carroll University Knox College Lake Forest College Lasalle University Lawrence University Lehigh University Long Island U. Brooklyn Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University Manhattanville College Marymount Manhattan College Mesa College Mount Holyoke College New York University Northeastern University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Providence College Quinnipiac University Rensselear Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University
Rollins University Rutgers University Saint Joseph’s University St. Lawrence University Saint Leo University Saint Louis University Sarah Lawrence College St. John’s University Skidmore College SUNY at Stony Brook Suffolk University Susquehanna University UC Santa Barbara University of Buffalo (SUNY) UCLA University of Connecticut University of Illinois University of Mary Washington University of Maryland University of Michigan University of NC at Chapel Hill University of the Redlands University of Rochester University of Tampa University of Texas at Austin University of Washington University of Wisconsin – Madison Wagner College Washington & Lee University Whittier College Whitworth University Woodbury University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University
Queen Mary University Regent’s Business School Richmond American International U University for the Creative Arts University of Birmingham University of Dundee University of East London University of Edinburgh University of Essix University of Exeter University of Glasgow University of Hertfordshire University of Hull University of Kent University of Liverpool University of Reading University of Salford University of Southampton University of Sunderland University of Westminster University of the West of England, Bristol University of Wolverhampton University of York
United Kingdom Aberystwyth University Coventry University Greenwich University Herriot-Watt University Hult International Business School London Metropolitan Univesity London School of Film, Media & Performance Manchester Metropolitan University Middlesex University Newcastle University Northumbria University Nottingham Trent University Oxford Brookes University
The Netherlands The Hague University Maastricht University Royal Academy of Arts University of Amsterdam
Austria University of Vienna Greece American College of Thessaloniki University of Sheffield Int’l Italy University of Padua
United Arab Emirates American University of Dubai
School Profile Director Deputy Director/Secondary Principal IB Coordinator EYP/Elementary Principal Secondary Team Leader Facilities/Operations Supervisor Activities Coordinator Accountant Administrative & Finance Officer Admissions, Marketing & Communications Officer Receptionist College Counselor
Dr. Roxanne Giampapa Mr. Dimitrios Terzidis Mr. Dimitrios Terzidis Mr. Costas Kois Mrs. Linda Kainz Mr. Nikos Tsachtanis Mr. Nikos Tsachtanis Ms. Smaro Kyrimi Ms. Petroula Rosiou Ms. Alkioni Kloussiadis Ms. Dimitra Tzimka Mr. Nikos Tsachtanis
Pinewood – The American International School of Thessaloniki, Greece, is an independent, co-educational PreK-12 school offering an enriched American collegepreparatory curriculum and International Baccalaureate Diploma program to students from the local and international communities. The school’s fine arts and information technology programs enhance all areas of instruction and the extensive After-School Activities Program encourages students to participate in a full range of activities outside the classroom. Students are given individualized attention within small class settings. As a whole, the academic program challenges students to develop critical, philosophical and ethical thinking skills. The school, established in 1950, is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools and has been an IBO World School member since 1999. In addition, Pinewood is a member of the Near/East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NE/SA) and is sponsored by the Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Pinewood is composed of one legal entity whose official title is Pinewood Schools of Thessaloniki, Inc. This entity is composed of four academic divisions: Early Years Program: Elementary School: Middle School: High School: International Baccalaureate:
PreK 1, PreK 2 and Kindergarten Grades 1-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades 11-12
Mission Statement Pinewood aims to offer students a progressive, personalized American international education centered on academic excellence in each student’s journey towards self-actualization. This is achieved in a stimulating, multicultural learning environment that emphasizes service, respect for ethical values and awareness of local culture.
Vision Statement Pinewood strives to be a growing center of excellence in the region by educating students through best practices for reaching their full potential as adaptable, global citizens. Legal Status and Incorporation Pinewood was incorporated in Delaware, USA in 1962 as Pinewood Schools of Thessaloniki, Inc. and as a non-profit educational organization. Governance Pinewood operates under a local 9-member Board of Directors composed of appointed community members, the U.S. Consul General in Thessaloniki, elected parents and one faculty representative. Academic Diplomas Awarded Pinewood awards the American High School Diploma upon graduation. This diploma is fully recognized by the United States and the Greek Ministry of Education and is equivalent to those bestowed by Greek public schools. In addition, students who successfully complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are awarded the IB Diploma by the IBO in Geneva, Switzerland. Faculty and Students The school is composed of 34 faculty members from 9 different countries. Five faculty members hold Doctorate degrees, seven hold Master’s degrees and all hold Bachelor’s degrees. The Director overseas all curriculum coordination in consultation with the Principal, IB Coordiantor and Team Leaders. Currently, the school enrolls approximately 250 students with over 35 nationalities represented in the student body. College Counseling (College Board/CEEB#: 738720) College Counseling at Pinewood is an integral component of each high school student’s education. The process of deciding what to do after high school is a time of great discovery and development. Dr. Giampapa and Mr. Tsachtanis, who assume the roles of College Counselors, design workshops with students throughout the year. Then, in the junior and senior years, students also begin to meet oneon-one to discuss specific future plans. The College Counseling program is highly individualized and it is the students’ responsibility to take advantage of the services that are offered. All students in Grades K-10 take the NWEA MAP (Measure of Academic Progress), an externally designed computer adaptive assessment test in English, Mathematics and Science, each year. All students in Grades 10 and 11 take the College Board PSAT each year in October. Preparation courses are also offered to all students for the SAT I and TOEFL. One-hundred percent of Pinewood’s graduates go on to attend university in the United States, United Kingdom, Englishspeaking universities in other parts of the world and other national universities. Grading System for Grades 6-12 Grading is on a 0-100% scale, with 60% as passing. Students with an overall average of 95% and above in a given quarter earn Director’s Honors and students with an overall average of 90% to 94.4% earn High Honors. The school does not rank students unless specifically requested to do so for transcripts. In such cases, the weighted average of all academic courses is used. 96 – 100 A+ 92 – 95 A 90 – 91 A-
88 – 89 B+ 82 – 87 B 80 – 81 B-
78 – 79 C+ 72 – 77 C 70 – 71 C-
68 – 69 D+ 62 – 67 D 60 – 61 D-
Below 60 F
Credits and Graduation Requirements In Grades 9 through 12, 0.5 or 1.0 credit is awarded for each course completed with a passing mark of 60% or above. A minimum of 22 credits is required for graduation. Students may transfer credits to/from another school upon the approval of the school administration. Credit Distribution Requirement for Graduation English 4.0 Social Science Mathematics 3.0 World Language Natural Science 3.0 Physical Education
4.0 2.0 1.0
Information Technology Fine Arts Electives
0.5 0.5 4.0
University Acceptances for the Classes of 2013, 2014 & 2015 United States Albright College Baldwin Wallace College Bard College Boston University Bryant University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Champlain College Clark University Colby-Sawyer University Cornell University Depaul University Drake University Drexel University Edinboro State University of PA Farileigh Dickenson Univesity Franklin & Marshall College Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Furman University Grinnell College Goucher College Hiram College Hofstra University Hope College Immaculata University Iona College John Carroll University Knox College Lake Forest College Lasalle University Lawrence University Lehigh University Long Island U. Brooklyn Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University Manhattanville College Marymount Manhattan College Mesa College Mount Holyoke College New York University Northeastern University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Providence College Quinnipiac University Rensselear Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University
Rollins University Rutgers University Saint Joseph’s University St. Lawrence University Saint Leo University Saint Louis University Sarah Lawrence College St. John’s University Skidmore College SUNY at Stony Brook Suffolk University Susquehanna University UC Santa Barbara University of Buffalo (SUNY) UCLA University of Connecticut University of Illinois University of Mary Washington University of Maryland University of Michigan University of NC at Chapel Hill University of the Redlands University of Rochester University of Tampa University of Texas at Austin University of Washington University of Wisconsin – Madison Wagner College Washington & Lee University Whittier College Whitworth University Woodbury University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University
Queen Mary University Regent’s Business School Richmond American International U University for the Creative Arts University of Birmingham University of Dundee University of East London University of Edinburgh University of Essix University of Exeter University of Glasgow University of Hertfordshire University of Hull University of Kent University of Liverpool University of Reading University of Salford University of Southampton University of Sunderland University of Westminster University of the West of England, Bristol University of Wolverhampton University of York
United Kingdom Aberystwyth University Coventry University Greenwich University Herriot-Watt University Hult International Business School London Metropolitan Univesity London School of Film, Media & Performance Manchester Metropolitan University Middlesex University Newcastle University Northumbria University Nottingham Trent University Oxford Brookes University
The Netherlands The Hague University Maastricht University Royal Academy of Arts University of Amsterdam
Austria University of Vienna Greece American College of Thessaloniki University of Sheffield Int’l Italy University of Padua
United Arab Emirates American University of Dubai
