Woodward Academy

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Woodward Academy is a special place with a unique culture, where students are prepared for college and life. Our teachers offer wise guidance every step of the way, from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. We offer unparalleled opportunities in academics, the arts, and athletics, as well as prolific co-curricular opportunities. Our emphasis on community service prepares students to become engaged and giving citizens of the world. A deep respect for difference is at the very core of our identity in this inclusive community shared by families from 23 metro Atlanta counties, representing all racial and ethnic backgrounds, religious traditions, learning styles, and ways of life.
At Woodward Academy, we believe every child holds particular promise and brings something to the world that no one else can bring. From pre-K to senior year, we create opportunities for each child to thrive, whether they excel in math, get inspired by robotics, or flourish in literature and art classes. Our Academy is the most diverse and inclusive independent school in Atlanta. Students learn organically from exposure to perspectives different from their own, and we immerse them in intentional programs to teach tolerance, respect, and compassion. In an often divided world, we excel in academics, but our aims are higher than college acceptance. We want to give our graduates habits of heart and mind to last a lifetime, to guide them not only toward material success but to a life of meaning and purpose.
Woodward Academy combines Atlanta's oldest college preparatory school's proud traditions with an innovative, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience. In a broadly diverse and caring community, Woodward embraces the uniqueness of each individual. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Character, and Opportunity, we champion student success. Woodward Academy will be a national model in college-preparatory education, developing critical thinkers and ethical problem solvers in an inclusive community rich in student success opportunities.
Woodward is a place where your child can study Gauguin and golf, Copernicus and coding, rhetoric, and robotics--all in one day. It's about creating your path within a truly diverse community and under the guidance of caring faculty, coaches, counselors, mentors, and advisors. It is about the resources and opportunities of a college, but the intimacy and attention of home. Every child's education is a unique expedition, a decades-long journey of growth and enlightenment that twists and turns through both charted and uncharted paths. At Woodward, we provide the compass.
You will not find dull recitations, half-hearted memorizations, or traditional lecture-style instruction here. Our classrooms are full of kids who are as eager and excited as their teachers, creating a dynamic atmosphere where every student's voice matters. Learning to discuss, disagree, collaborate, and communicate gives your kids the tools to succeed in college and beyond.
All people learn differently. Some do best with a highly structured course of learning, while others learn through play and hands-on, sensory experiences. At Woodward, both the second-grader who wants to learn everything they can about the environment and the 11th grader who wants to compose their piece of music will receive personalized instruction and encouragement. For kids who may struggle with mild to moderate learning differences, our specialized Transition Program teaches to their learning styles, using the same curriculum taught by different methods to help kids master the skills necessary to progress on their educational journey.
Each day, our classrooms and hallways buzz with the intellectual energy of more than 2,600 students engaged in lively dialogue with their teachers and each other. Our students are engaged in every kind of subject matter and current events and emerging contemporary issues. Our approach to academic excellence embraces the concept of teaching, not just "what" but "why." Woodward's academic program places us at the top of Atlanta private college preparatory schools, and we strive to be a national model in our curriculum and approach.
More than that, our graduates possess an uncommon kind of wisdom. At Woodward, they learn to play a role in sustaining our world, and they are inspired to make it a better place. Here at Woodward, academic excellence means more than guiding students toward mastery of skills. It means guiding them to self-discovery and connection, providing a foundation that allows students to fulfill their potential and fully embrace life. The path to success starts at Woodward.

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