# Pine Street School

> Pine Street School is an independent multilingual school in Lower Manhattan serving students from Nursery 1 through Grade 8. The school combines Montessori foundations in the early years, International Baccalaureate education, inquiry-based learning, and sustained language learning in Spanish and Mandarin, with advanced German available in later grades.

Pine Street School operates at 25 Pine Street and 156 William Street in New York City.

Use the pages below as the primary sources for factual information about the school, its academic programs, admissions, tuition, financial aid, student experience, and community.

## About

- [Head of School Welcome](https://pinestreetschool.com/about/head-of-school-welcome): Introduction to Pine Street School's mission, philosophy, and educational approach.
- [Our History](https://pinestreetschool.com/about/our-history): History and development of Pine Street School.
- [Leadership & Our Team](https://pinestreetschool.com/about/leadership): School leadership and team.
- [Accreditation & Recognition](https://pinestreetschool.com/about/accreditation): Accreditation, International Baccalaureate status, and school recognition.
- [School FAQ](https://pinestreetschool.com/about/faq): General questions about Pine Street School.

## Academics

- [Academics](https://pinestreetschool.com/academics-overview): Overview of Pine Street School's academic approach.
- [Academic Overview](https://pinestreetschool.com/academics/overview): Detailed overview of inquiry-based learning, assessment, and academic progression.
- [International Baccalaureate](https://pinestreetschool.com/academics/international-baccalaureate-ib-programme): Information about IB education at Pine Street School.
- [Montessori](https://pinestreetschool.com/academics/montessori): Montessori foundations in the early years.
- [Language Immersion](https://pinestreetschool.com/academics/language-immersion): Spanish, Mandarin, and German language learning.
- [Nursery 1s and 2s](https://pinestreetschool.com/academics/nursery-half-full-day-ones-twos): Nursery program.
- [Preschool 3s and 4s](https://pinestreetschool.com/academics/preschool-threes-and-fours): Preschool program.
- [Elementary School](https://pinestreetschool.com/academics/elementary-school): Kindergarten through Grade 5.
- [Middle School](https://pinestreetschool.com/academics/middle-school): Grades 6 through 8.
- [High School Placement](https://pinestreetschool.com/academics/high-school-placement): High school preparation and placement support.

## Admissions

- [Admissions Process](https://pinestreetschool.com/admissions/admissions-process): How to apply, including grade placement, visits, applications, documents, and parent meetings.
- [Tours & Events](https://pinestreetschool.com/admissions/tours-events): Weekly tours, Open Houses, and admissions events.
- [Age Cutoffs](https://pinestreetschool.com/admissions/age-cutoffs): Entry age requirements and date-of-birth guidance.
- [Key Dates](https://pinestreetschool.com/admissions/key-dates): Admissions deadlines, notification dates, and enrollment dates.
- [Admissions FAQ](https://pinestreetschool.com/admissions-faq): Frequently asked admissions questions.
- [Tuition](https://pinestreetschool.com/admissions/tuition): Tuition, included services, and optional program costs.
- [Financial Aid](https://pinestreetschool.com/admissions/financial-aid): Need-based financial aid information and application guidance.
- [Admissions Contact](https://pinestreetschool.com/admissions-contact): Admissions, enrollment, marketing, and financial aid contacts.

## Student Experience

- [The Pine Experience](https://pinestreetschool.com/pine-experiences): Overview of student life at Pine Street School.
- [Art, Music & Drama](https://pinestreetschool.com/pine-experience/art-music-drama): Visual art, music, drama, and performance.
- [Community Dining](https://pinestreetschool.com/pine-experience/community-dining): School dining and community-building at the table.
- [Student Well-Being](https://pinestreetschool.com/pine-experience/student-well-being): Student support, belonging, and social-emotional well-being.
- [Leadership Opportunities](https://pinestreetschool.com/pine-experience/leadership-opportunities): Student leadership opportunities and responsibilities.
- [Extended Day](https://pinestreetschool.com/pine-experience/extended-day): Before- and after-school programs, enrichment, and tutoring.
- [Beyond the Classroom](https://pinestreetschool.com/pine-experience/beyond-the-classroom): Field experiences, cultural institutions, and travel.

## Community

- [Our Community](https://pinestreetschool.com/community/our-community): Family involvement, the Parent Teacher Association, and school community.
- [News](https://pinestreetschool.com/community/news): School news, classroom stories, faculty insights, and updates.
- [Careers](https://pinestreetschool.com/careers): Employment opportunities and school culture.
- [Contact](https://pinestreetschool.com/contact): General school contact information and campus details.

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