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MISSION STATEMENTWoodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be.COLLEGE COUNSELING MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Woodward Academy College Counseling is to empower, advise, and support students through their transition from high school to higher education, professions, and meaningful lifelong learning.DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING At Woodward, we have a unique position and opportunity in the independent school community regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. While we are the most diverse private school in Atlanta, we also realize we have more work to do in creating the kind of school environment we seek, where discrimination or hatred of any kind is not tolerated.ACADEMIC PROFILE2023-20242,685Total Student Body1,069Upper School Students60%Students of Color$25 millionscholarships earned by Class of 202315%of Class of 2023 enrolled in an Historically Black College or University (HBCU)Students hail from 20+ Georgiacounties and100+ zip codesH BUCCEEB: 110797BRYAN RUTLEDGE, M.A.Director of College Counselingbryan.rutledge@woodward.eduMARY ANN PARKER, M.ED., J.D.Associate Director of College Counselingmaryann.parker@woodward.eduJODI HESTER, B.A.Associate Director of College Counseling jodi.hester@woodward.eduJESSE BOWEN, M.P.A.Associate Director of College Counselingjesse.bowen@woodward.eduMEG JORDAN, B.S.Administrative Coordinatormeg.jordan@woodward.eduADMINISTRATIONCOLLEGE COUNSELINGF. STUART GULLEY, PH.D.PresidentNIGEL A. TRAYLOR, ED.D.Vice President for Academic and Student LifeJONATHAN MERRILL, PH.D.Upper School PrincipalWoodward Academy is an independent (Pre-K-12) coeducational day school in College Park, GA, located eight miles from downtown Atlanta.

Woodward is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. In addition, the school is a member of NAIS, GISA, NACAC, SACAC, CEEB, AAAIS, and ACCIS.ACCREDITATIONEnglish 4 UnitsMathematics 4 Units (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, electives)Science 4 Units (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science)Social Studies 3 Units (U.S. History, Modern World History, U.S. Government/Economics)World Languages 2 Units (same, consecutively)Physical Education 1/2 Unit (1 semester)& Health Capstone Course 1/2 Unit (1 semester)Fine Arts 1/2 Unit (1 semester)Elective Courses 3.5 UnitsGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 22 UNITS5.04.03.01.00.0 4.83.82.81.00.04.43.42.41.00.04.33.32.31.00.0SEMESTER GRADEADVANCED PLACEMENTHONORS COLLEGE PREPENRICHED COLLEGE PREPCOLLEGE PREPACBDFGRADE WEIGHTINGWoodward Academy uses the SCOIR college search, aptitude, and career platform.UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM• Woodward Academy maintains a college-preparatory curriculum taught in two semesters each school year. • Many courses utilize college-level textbooks.• Curriculum includes Advanced Placement (AP), Honors College Prep (HP), Enriched College Prep (EP), and College Prep (CP) tracks. • Highlights include Independent Scientific Research (ISR), an honors science course that enables students to perform independent scientific research with guidance from university faculty research advisers. • Students may graduate with one of three diploma distinctions (Global Studies, Service Learning, or Sustainability). • All seniors complete a Compassion Capstone project.ADVANCED PLACEMENT• Students in grades 10-12 can enroll in AP classes with the approval of teachers and department chairs. • All students taking AP classes sit for the AP exam at the end of second semester.• For juniors and seniors, AP enrollment is capped at no more than five AP courses per year. • Students with eight to 10 AP classes at graduation typi-cally make up less than 4% of the graduating class. CLASS RANKGRADE POINT AVERAGE• Woodward Academy does not rank students. • Grade point averages are computed using semester grades. • Two separate GPAs are computed for grades 9-12: a Cumulative Core GPA and a Comprehensive GPA. • The Cumulative Core GPA (lower left on the transcript) is weighted and includes grades from math, science, English, social studies, world languages, and AP classes.• The Cumulative Core GPA is entered on the School Report sent to colleges via Scoir. • The Comprehensive GPA (lower right on the tran-script) is also cumulative and weighted, and includes all graded classes. Please refer to the Class of 2024 GPA distribution by quintile.

CURRICULUM AND COCURRICULARDISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF WOODWARD ACADEMY OPPORTUNITIESIndependent Scientific Research (ISR)Compassion CapstoneGlobal Studies Graduation DistinctionService Learning Graduation DistinctionSustainability Graduation DistinctionVisual and Performing ArtsComputing/RoboticsCareer Courses (Cybersecurity, Engineering, & more)Debate + Model UNService LearningStudent Clubs (Affinity, Advocacy, Service, Student Well Being & More)AthleticsGlobal ConnectionsTheatreMusical EnsemblesStudent Publications + BroadcastingCURRICULARCUMULATIVE CORE WEIGHTED GRADE DISTRIBUTIONCLASS OF 2024 RANGE AS OF AUGUST 2023259 SENIORS IN THE CLASS OF 2024 AS OF AUGUST 2023COCURRICULARUPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUMCLICK HEREl ll lll lVV4.89–4.33 4.32–3.99 3.98–3.71 3.70–3.343.33–below

COLLEGE ENROLLMENTS FOR WA CLASSES OF 2019-2023CLASS OF 2023COLLEGE ATTENDANCE BY REGION GA27%NORTHEAST13%INTERNATIONAL 1%SOUTHEAST39%MIDWEST13%SOUTHWEST2%WEST4%CLICK HERE