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Woodland is committed to the health and safety, academics and social and emotional well-being of our students.
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We believe compassion endures through inhumanity, courage through ignorance and fear, and resiliently we stand together for a better tomorrow.
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Six new Trustees have been appointed to Woodland’s Board, James Brundage, Sharon Chang, Julie Galles, Abby Kirigin, Pratima Sethi, and Aida Soto.
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Spanish Vocabulary Acquisition Strategies at Woodland
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This month, Humanities at Woodland is highlighted from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Please read about our Mindful Curators.
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Please view Woodland's Kindergarten through Grade 8 Curriculum Overview for a look into our instructional philosophies, benchmarks and sample integrated projects.
we are woodland
a little about us
Woodland School is an independent day school located just west of 280 at Alpine Road that offers a balanced approach to learning in a diverse and inclusive environment for approximately 285 students in early childhood through eighth grade.
Woodland School is committed to bringing out the best in each child through a nurturing of both intellect and character. With rich content and an emphasis on student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners.
quick facts
- 295
- approx. students
- 15
- average class size
- 9:1
- student to teacher ratio
- 18+
- after school programs
academics
- STRONG FOUNDATIONS
- Our students build a strong academic foundation and master key skills across disciplines to become adept learners.
- INQUIRY-BASED PROJECTS
- Woodland encourages students to be active and engaged in the learning process. We believe students learn to their potential when they are inspired.
- DESIGN THINKING & TECHNOLOGY
- Incorporating a hands-on, problem solving approach that unlocks students’ creativity and fosters critical thinking.
- BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN EACH CHILD
- Our caring commumity values not only every student's academic success, but also their social and emotional development and maturity.
our community
independent
thinkers
Woodland students possess the courage to question, the confidence to speak up, and the compassion to take action--skills necessary as they make their way in an increasingly interconnected world.
flexible problem solvers
At all levels, Woodland students are encouraged to use the Design Thinking process to identify problems and design, execute, and refine solutions.
character
We build character in and out of the classroom, it’s an integral part of our teaching philosophy.
