Curriculum
In August 2016, the PVSchools Governing Board voted to approve a K-8 model for Pinnacle Peak Preparatory School (PPPS). We launched our first 7th grade class at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, and 8th grade commenced the following school year.
We are excited to offer a K-8 model and we believe there are many benefits to attending PPPS. Research shows that students benefit from smaller class sizes, increased teacher support, and more flexibility. If you are interested in a public school with a private school feel, please contact our school office at 602-449-6700.
Hear from current students and parents as to why PPPS is the right choice:
PPPS Middle School Curriculum
All PPPS Middle School students will take four full-year academic courses: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Honors English, Math, Science and Social Studies will also be available.
Middle School Electives
Middle school students have the opportunity to choose from an array of electives for their class schedule. Students have two periods for elective courses. Note that some courses are year-long, while others are semester-long.
Students may choose one of the following:
- 2 full-year electives and 0 semester electives
- 1 full-year elective and 2 semester electives
- 0 full-year electives and 4 semester electives
Electives
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Computer Coding and Robotics
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Concert Band
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Culinary Arts and Life Skills
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Design Thinking through STEAM
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Digital Media
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Drama/Theater
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Frank Lloyd Wright Experience
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Physical Education
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Spanish
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String Orchestra
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Study Skills
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Teacher Aide
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Visual Arts
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Yearbook
E.D. Hirsch Jr. founded the Core Knowledge Foundation, a nonprofit organization that publishes the Core Knowledge Sequence. The curriculum includes language arts, history and geography, mathematics, science, music, and visual arts. The Core Knowledge curriculum covers preschool through eighth grade.