- 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio - 25 AP classes - 60% students of color
Woodward AcademyAbout the
Woodward Academy (also known as Woodward or WA) is an private, co-educational college-preparatory school for pre-kindergarten to 12th grade on two campuses located in College Park and Johns Creek, Georgia, United States, within the Atlanta metropolitan area. Woodward Academy was founded in 1900 as Georgia Military Academy. Originally an all-male school, in 1964 it became coeducational and was renamed Woodward Academy in 1966. The boarding program was discontinued in 1993. Woodward draws its students from 23 metro Atlanta counties taken to school by MARTA, Woodward buses, parents, or carpool. The school has two campuses – the Main Campus in College Park (preK-12) and Woodward North in Johns Creek (preK-6).
Focus of Study : Woodward Academy is divided into five schools. Located on the Main Campus in historic College Park are the Upper, Middle, Lower, and Primary schools. The second campus, Woodward North, serves preK through sixth grade. The Primary School has students in preK through 3rd grade, the Lower School has 4th through 6th grade students, the Middle School has 7th and 8th grade students, and the Upper School has students in 9th grade through 12th grade.
Benefit, Goal of this course : We take the time to get to know your child so they can grow to their fullest potential. If your child is particularly strong in sciences, we want to make sure they are placed at a more intensive level with our honors preparatory or advanced placement tracks. But perhaps they need extra reinforcement in English? We can support them there, too, with our college preparatory or enriched preparatory tracks where they can continue to build their self-confidence in the subject. It’s a balancing act to get it right, but at Woodward, we’ll meet your child where they are and give them the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.
Curriculum :
COLLEGE PREPARATORY (CP)
- Standard, academically rigorous college preparatory work. Your child will learn critical reading, writing, thinking, and computation skills that will prepare them to continue the study at the college or university level.
- Teachers provide structure and guidance, emphasize mastery of skills, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a variety of learners.
ENRICHED PREPARATORY (EP)
- EP encompasses all of the elements of the CP course, adding concepts and materials above the mastery level and moving toward more independent and critical thinking.
HONORS PREPARATORY (HP)
- HP courses are intended for advanced, ambitious students who are willing and able to complete more assignments independently, in greater depth, and with more analysis and critical thinking.
- If your child would like to graduate with honors they should take some honors-level core courses by the end of 10th grade.
- If your child is successful in HP courses, often students culminate the progression of their study by taking AP coursework.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
- We offer 24 Advanced Placement courses beginning in 10th grade.
- The curricular requirements of all AP courses are prescribed by the College Board; therefore, AP faculty teach a required curriculum in preparation for the national standardized exam in the spring.
- Colleges may grant credit to students receiving scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the 5-point College-Board exam. (76% of Woodward students pass with a 3 or higher.)
- AP courses are rigorous, fast-paced, and intensive, requiring more outside preparation and covering material with greater depth. They are designed to engage your child in intense discussions, complex problem solving, and critical thinking.
Focus of Study : Woodward Academy is divided into five schools. Located on the Main Campus in historic College Park are the Upper, Middle, Lower, and Primary schools. The second campus, Woodward North, serves preK through sixth grade. The Primary School has students in preK through 3rd grade, the Lower School has 4th through 6th grade students, the Middle School has 7th and 8th grade students, and the Upper School has students in 9th grade through 12th grade.
Benefit, Goal of this course : We take the time to get to know your child so they can grow to their fullest potential. If your child is particularly strong in sciences, we want to make sure they are placed at a more intensive level with our honors preparatory or advanced placement tracks. But perhaps they need extra reinforcement in English? We can support them there, too, with our college preparatory or enriched preparatory tracks where they can continue to build their self-confidence in the subject. It’s a balancing act to get it right, but at Woodward, we’ll meet your child where they are and give them the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.
Curriculum :
COLLEGE PREPARATORY (CP)
- Standard, academically rigorous college preparatory work. Your child will learn critical reading, writing, thinking, and computation skills that will prepare them to continue the study at the college or university level.
- Teachers provide structure and guidance, emphasize mastery of skills, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a variety of learners.
ENRICHED PREPARATORY (EP)
- EP encompasses all of the elements of the CP course, adding concepts and materials above the mastery level and moving toward more independent and critical thinking.
HONORS PREPARATORY (HP)
- HP courses are intended for advanced, ambitious students who are willing and able to complete more assignments independently, in greater depth, and with more analysis and critical thinking.
- If your child would like to graduate with honors they should take some honors-level core courses by the end of 10th grade.
- If your child is successful in HP courses, often students culminate the progression of their study by taking AP coursework.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
- We offer 24 Advanced Placement courses beginning in 10th grade.
- The curricular requirements of all AP courses are prescribed by the College Board; therefore, AP faculty teach a required curriculum in preparation for the national standardized exam in the spring.
- Colleges may grant credit to students receiving scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the 5-point College-Board exam. (76% of Woodward students pass with a 3 or higher.)
- AP courses are rigorous, fast-paced, and intensive, requiring more outside preparation and covering material with greater depth. They are designed to engage your child in intense discussions, complex problem solving, and critical thinking.
Course Information
Schedule
52 Weeks
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
52 Week
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(USD)$ 33,950 / Week
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Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Surrounding Area
The area surrounding Woodward Academy, referred to as the Tri-Cities area, consists of College Park, East Point, and Hapeville.
Facilities
ADMISSIONS
1 - Michael C. Carlos Administration Building
LOWER SCHOOL, 2
2 - THOMAS HALL
MIDDLE SCHOOL, 3-6
3 - BRAND-TUCKER HALL: CLASSROOMS, ADMINISTRATION
4 - DICKERSON ART CENTER
5 - DINING HALL
6 - CAMPFIELD LOUNGE
UPPER SCHOOL, 7-14
7 - JANE WOODRUFF HALL: UPPER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION & COUNSELING, L-J LECTURE HALL, ENGLISH, RELIGION, SOCIAL STUDIES, WORLD LANGUAGE
8 - JOSEPH H. MOSS HALL: COLLEGE COUNSELING, HARRISON LECTURE HALL, MATH, SCIENCE
9 - THALIA N. CARLOS SCIENCE CENTER
10 - RICHARDSON HALL: VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS, BEN F. JOHNSON III '61 THEATRE, MALIZIA AMPHITHEATRE
11 - GEORGE C. CARLOS LIBRARY
12 - CHRISTOPHER R. EDWARDS II '13 AND ERIN V. EDWARDS '17 CENTER FOR INNOVATION: GLOBAL CONNECTIONS CENTER, LEARNING DESIGN & INNOVATION, COMPUTER SCIENCE, DEBATE, WEST COMMONS
13 - ROBERT W. WOODRUFF DINING HALL
14 - TYLER H. BROWN STUDENT CENTER: CAMPUS STORE, STUDENT LOUNGE, SNACK BAR
GENERAL, 15-23 (ORANGE)
15 - MICHAEL C. CARLOS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING: OFFICES OF THE PRESIDENT & SR. VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS OFFICE, HUMAN RESOURCES
16 - GRESHAM CHAPEL: ROBERT E. BOWERS '74 CHAPEL COMMON ROOM
17 - CAMPUS STORE
18 - BREWSTER HALL: HISTORY CENTER
19 - RUTLAND HALL
20 - ANN & BEN JOHNSON CENTER: ADVANCEMENT & ALUMNI OFFICES
21 - MCKAY HOUSE: MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
22 - PARENT COMMUNITY CORNER: CONSIGNMENT SHOP, PARENT LOUNGE
23 - FACILITIES
ATHLETICS, 24-35
24 - GRAHAM HIXON FIELD AT COLQUITT STADIUM
25 - GREATHOUSE BASEBALL FIELD AT DRUCKER STADIUM
26 - SUTHERLAND FAMILY SOFTBALL FIELD
27 - NATHAN T. COLE DIAMOND COMPLEX
28 - TIMOTHY J. HAMLING TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX
29 - SHAILENDRA TENNIS COMPLEX
30 - GYMNASIUMS: CHAMPIONS, DOBBS, PAGET
31 - KENNEDY NATATORIUM - SWIM & DIVE POOL
32 - STADIUM PRACTICE FIELD
33 - MATH-SCIENCE PRACTICE FIELD
34 - PARADE FIELD
35 - PRACTICE GYM
Activity
You can play lacrosse, run cross country, or join our state championship girls basketball team. You can sing and dance in the fantastical productions of our annual spring musical, play trumpet in the jazz band, learn jewelry-making or fiber arts, or create your own welded sculptures. There’s also our championship Debate Team, Robotics Team, Student Publications, WALive.TV, and so much more. In our Global Connections program, you can explore the world, host students from our partner schools, and even earn a diploma distinction in Global Studies. Service is at the heart of our school, and you’ll learn to engage with your community and your world with empathy and understanding with opportunities to earn diploma distinctions in Service Learning and Sustainability. At Woodward, you’ll get to know classmates, teachers, and coaches who inspire you outside of the classroom, and these transformational experiences will shape you and give you a strong foundation as you make your way into the world.
Getting to the school from the airport
FROM I-85 SOUTH:
Take the Virginia Avenue Exit 73. Turn right and proceed approximately 7/10 of a mile to Lee Street in College Park (please note: you will pass a Lee Street just after exiting I-85. Do not turn on the first Lee Street; continue straight.). Turn right on Lee Street. Drive straight to the third street (Rugby Avenue) and turn right. The campus will be straight ahead with the main visitor’s parking lot on the right.
MARTA:
MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) operates trains and buses in the Atlanta metro area. The College Park MARTA station is conveniently located just one mile from Woodward Academy at 3800 Main Street.
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