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Woodland School's team of Future Problem Solvers yet again places in the California state competition and sends team members to the international competition to compete with students from all over the globe.
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Ruben Dario is ubiquitous in Nicaragua. His likeness in statue or picture form greets one regularly. Our students studied his poetry in preparation for their trip. Little did they know that they would come to embody one of his most famous lines through their experience in his country.
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You could not, would not want to miss an auction & gala quite like this!
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What if you saw challenges as an opportunity for growth rather than a threat? This week all Advisory groups are intentionally exploring Growth Mindset.
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Woodland's team of Future Problem Solvers once again advances to the California state competition.
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On Wednesday, February 14, 2018 the Woodland School Deans and ECC Director held the a community conversation on curriculum in which they discussed Woodland’s latest academic philosophy. Continue reading for access to the presentation and transcript.
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One of the stated missions of Woodland's program is to develop "confident learners with the strength of voice to follow their hearts and make a difference."
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It is easy, at this time of year, to succumb to a quotidian rhythm. Grey days begin with the possibility of "rainy day lunch" (in which we sit inside, longing to be outside), and creative energy can fall prey to humdrum routines. Not so at Woodland School!
we are woodland
a little about us
Woodland School is an independent day school located just west of Stanford that offers a balanced approach to learning in a diverse and inclusive environment for approximately 275 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
- 275
- 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.