Each year, the Pinewood American International School makes a determined effort to enhance the after-school activities program at all levels. Student participation in school activities allows for the natural reinforcement of the school’s academic mission and programs.

A variety of new activities have been added, particularly at the elementary level, and, as always, additional activities are under consideration for the future, depending on interest and resources. The Activities Coordinator works to ensure proper organization and supervision of the entire program. Activities offered include:

ELEMENTARY (Pre K - Grade 6)

SECONDARY  (Grades 7-12)

 Among the activities that we have offered in the past are: Chess, Cheerleaders, Dance Club, Martial Arts, Wrestling, Aerospace Research Society, Dungeons and Dragons, Floor Hockey, Aerobics, French Club, Spanish Club, Tennis, Swimming, Softball, Touch Football, Handball, Recorder Club and Art Club. Suggestions from students and parents for new activities are always welcome and should be directed to the Activities Coordinator.

NOTE ON AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TRANSPORTATION

A special after-school activities bus is provided each day and funded from the activities fee. Every attempt is made to accommodate as many students as possible, but due to route length, student drop off may not necessarily be near their homes. As such, the school cannot guarantee bus transportation for all students. In such cases, it is the responsibility of the parents to provide transportation home promptly at 4:20 p.m.  If late, parents must notify the Activities Coordinator beforehand.  This is critical to ensuring the proper supervision of your child while he/she waits on school grounds after hours. In cases of continued late pick-up, the student’s participation in after-school activities may be restricted.

The following areas are covered by the late bus route: IKEA Central Bus Station (POSSIBLE), Thermi, Panorama, Pilea, Harilaou, Martiou, Sofouli, Kalamaria, Ethnikis Antistasis, Vasilissis Olgas, and Tsimiski.

ACTIVITIES PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

Pinewood strongly encourages all students to participate in the activities program and advises each student to make informed selections in balancing academic, athletic, social and familial responsibilities. It is, however expected that students demonstrate a commitment to the activity, team, or club selected.

Students are responsible for maintaining a satisfactory academic standing while participating in the activities program at Pinewood.  Participation decisions are left to the Activities Coordinator, the Curriculum and Studies Coordinator and the Director.

A student must be in attendance at school in order to participate in an activity on the same day.  Equally, all Pinewood standards of behavior apply to students involved in the activities program.