Pinewood School is a private, non-sectarian college preparatory school in the Silicon Valley communities of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills in Santa Clara County, California. The school was founded as an extracurricular center for performing arts. In the 1960s, it was renovated to become a full-time school. It consists of three campuses: Lower Campus, Middle Campus, and Upper Campus. The school is known for its performing arts and math courses, as well as many Track and Field events.
History
Founded in 1959 by Gwen Riches, the school began as an afternoon creative arts program. By 1964, enrollment had increased to 350 students, and the newly named Creative Workshop became established as a full-time private school.[3]
Pinewood is the sister school of Oakwood School, Morgan Hill, which was founded by Gwen Riches' eldest daughter and her husband.
Academics
Pinewood School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges[4] and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.[1]
Notable alumni
- John M. Chu, film director
- Sequoia Nagamatsu, author[5]
- Larisa Oleynik, actress
References
- ^ a b "Quality Education Private Schools in Los Altos, CA". www.pinewood.edu.
- ^ "Tuition - Pinewood School". www.pinewood.edu.
- ^ "Our History". pinewood.edu.
- ^ "Accrediting Commission for Schools - Western Association of Schools and Colleges".
- ^ Berry, Michael (January 21, 2022). "How a fictional plague helped Sequoia Nagamatsu overcome grief". Palo Alto Online. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
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