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About
The Pingry Experience

"The Honor Code is the school's 'secret sauce.' It's what makes Pingry more than just another prep school with an admittedly gorgeous campus. . . students are trusted to make important decisions on their own while being given the tools and incentives to make the right decisions. It's on you; there's nobody watching you."
—Andrew Goldstein '92
Admissions
The Pingry Difference

"For me, Pingry has been the perfect balance between allowing my kid to still be a kid, but having real, meaningful work as well. I've been blown away by the curriculum here."—Natalie Reichman P '27
Arts
Expression at Pingry
"I am really thankful for the entire Music Department at Pingry. Everyone in the Department. . . has definitely instilled a lot of wisdom and hard skills that are applicable to my studies and career to this day."—Chris Varvaro '17, music artist and producer
Athletics
Pingry Pride
“Pingry opened my eyes early to branching out from baseball to all these other, different realms where greatness was apparent. . . It was good to have had all those different experiences and to really understand what it takes to be successful.” —Justin Friedman '15, relief pitcher for the AZL White Sox
Teaching & Learning
A Pingry Education
"I can't think of a single instance where my teachers have not been 100% open to our thoughts and ideas as students. They are always just as excited about them as we are." —Rhea Kapur '21
Giving
Proud to be Pingry

“Although much has changed at Pingry since our school days, things like the Honor Code and striving for academic excellence remain as important as ever. My love of Pingry has kept me an active volunteer for many years.”—Jan Kennedy '59

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Our Community
The Pingry Family
“There's very little pretension; everyone is very real. It's a true pleasure to be a parent in this community. Whoever you are, there is a niche circle for you to be a part of here."

—Jun Choi P '31, '31

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About
The Pingry Experience

"The Honor Code is the school's 'secret sauce.' It's what makes Pingry more than just another prep school with an admittedly gorgeous campus. . . students are trusted to make important decisions on their own while being given the tools and incentives to make the right decisions. It's on you; there's nobody watching you."
—Andrew Goldstein '92
Admissions
The Pingry Difference

"For me, Pingry has been the perfect balance between allowing my kid to still be a kid, but having real, meaningful work as well. I've been blown away by the curriculum here."—Natalie Reichman P '27
Arts
Expression at Pingry
"I am really thankful for the entire Music Department at Pingry. Everyone in the Department. . . has definitely instilled a lot of wisdom and hard skills that are applicable to my studies and career to this day."—Chris Varvaro '17, music artist and producer
Athletics
Pingry Pride
“Pingry opened my eyes early to branching out from baseball to all these other, different realms where greatness was apparent. . . It was good to have had all those different experiences and to really understand what it takes to be successful.” —Justin Friedman '15, relief pitcher for the AZL White Sox
Teaching & Learning
A Pingry Education
"I can't think of a single instance where my teachers have not been 100% open to our thoughts and ideas as students. They are always just as excited about them as we are." —Rhea Kapur '21
Giving
Proud to be Pingry

“Although much has changed at Pingry since our school days, things like the Honor Code and striving for academic excellence remain as important as ever. My love of Pingry has kept me an active volunteer for many years.”—Jan Kennedy '59

Give Now!
Our Community
The Pingry Family
“There's very little pretension; everyone is very real. It's a true pleasure to be a parent in this community. Whoever you are, there is a niche circle for you to be a part of here."

—Jun Choi P '31, '31

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Health

Children today are growing up in a complex society characterized by uncertainty and rapid change. The issues our youth confront daily make health education an integral part of a balanced and comprehensive school program. The health curriculum is continually examined and modified to keep current with such a dynamic, ever-changing field. The program is designed to develop specific skills that we believe are essential to maintaining one’s health — emotionally, socially, and physically. Students gain practice in applying these skills as various health topics are introduced. While major topics are emphasized through the health program, certain aspects of the curriculum are addressed in science and in the regular classroom as well. Information on each topic is age-appropriate and is taught sequentially, with each year building on the previous one.

Curriculum by Grade

Kindergarten, Grades 1 & 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

In Grade 5, topics include disease prevention; AIDS education; relationships with family, friends, and peers; expressing feelings in a positive way; making responsible decisions; tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs education; coping and communications skills; personal growth and development; nutrition; personal hygiene; dental care; auditory awareness; and the benefits of exercise.