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WOODWARD NORTH START YOU R PATH Pre K to 6 Johns Creek
Welcome Start your path today at woodward edu north Intimate yet worldly Nurturing yet academically rigorous Loving yet on the cutting edge of technology Can a school really have it all We think it has to Woodward North is the Johns Creek campus of Woodward Academy Enrolling pre K through sixth grade students and located on 33 beautifully wooded acres it combines the intimacy of home with the resources of our Main Campus Kids learn best when they re engaged in collaboration and discussion and feel embraced by their educators and community With an average student teacher ratio of 6 1 everyone from our principal to our school nurse to our beloved teachers is dedicated to caring for our kids every step of the way while guiding them through a challenging college preparatory curriculum
Welcome Start your path today at woodward edu north Intimate yet worldly Nurturing yet academically rigorous Loving yet on the cutting edge of technology Can a school really have it all We think it has to Woodward North is the Johns Creek campus of Woodward Academy Enrolling pre K through sixth grade students and located on 33 beautifully wooded acres it combines the intimacy of home with the resources of our Main Campus Kids learn best when they re engaged in collaboration and discussion and feel embraced by their educators and community With an average student teacher ratio of 6 1 everyone from our principal to our school nurse to our beloved teachers is dedicated to caring for our kids every step of the way while guiding them through a challenging college preparatory curriculum
MIND Expertise in science math reading and writing is just the tip of the iceberg at Woodward North and the excitement in classrooms is palpable We want to prepare our students to succeed in the ever changing world so our curriculum uses foundational skills as a launchpad for developing critical thinking and problem solving MIND Academics With this in mind we dedicate time every day to STEM programs including robotics coding and engineering There s no end to what our students can discover in our STEM center the Eaglesphere and our computer labs are outfitted with the latest in technology including BeeBots SmartBoards and iPads Our kids also focus on earth physical and life sciences learning about processes through hands on experimentation and field trips
MIND Expertise in science math reading and writing is just the tip of the iceberg at Woodward North and the excitement in classrooms is palpable We want to prepare our students to succeed in the ever changing world so our curriculum uses foundational skills as a launchpad for developing critical thinking and problem solving MIND Academics With this in mind we dedicate time every day to STEM programs including robotics coding and engineering There s no end to what our students can discover in our STEM center the Eaglesphere and our computer labs are outfitted with the latest in technology including BeeBots SmartBoards and iPads Our kids also focus on earth physical and life sciences learning about processes through hands on experimentation and field trips
MIND Every child learns differently We meet kids where they are whether they learn best through play or with a more structured approach No two students are alike and we don t expect them to fit any mold For kids who struggle with mild to moderate learning differences our acclaimed Transition Learning Support Program in third through sixth grades teaches Woodward s college prep curriculum using approaches that match students learning styles Graduates from the Transition program go on to attend some of the best colleges and universities in the country
MIND Every child learns differently We meet kids where they are whether they learn best through play or with a more structured approach No two students are alike and we don t expect them to fit any mold For kids who struggle with mild to moderate learning differences our acclaimed Transition Learning Support Program in third through sixth grades teaches Woodward s college prep curriculum using approaches that match students learning styles Graduates from the Transition program go on to attend some of the best colleges and universities in the country
MIND Learning doesn t end with the school day Our students also love to explore and excel in our cocurricular clubs for chess robotics Spanish and so much more Students involved in Odyssey of the Mind a creative problem solving competition advance to World Finals year after year With access to such wide ranging opportunities your child will leave sixth grade with a passion for learning delving into novels solving advanced STEM problems perfecting piano concertos or all of the above
MIND Learning doesn t end with the school day Our students also love to explore and excel in our cocurricular clubs for chess robotics Spanish and so much more Students involved in Odyssey of the Mind a creative problem solving competition advance to World Finals year after year With access to such wide ranging opportunities your child will leave sixth grade with a passion for learning delving into novels solving advanced STEM problems perfecting piano concertos or all of the above
BODY BODY Play and Movement Healthy active bodies are critical for creating curious focused minds Woodward North students enjoy daily P E classes biweekly dance and an array of intramural sports including soccer badminton and volleyball We also incorporate movement into our classrooms every day and frequently use our outdoor classroom overlooking a stream nature trail and organic garden Play is an important part of life and learning the joy you ll see on our playgrounds is a daily reminder that kids learn best when they have time and space to let their energy run wild After school our kids can take part in horseback riding yoga fencing tennis golf and more
BODY BODY Play and Movement Healthy active bodies are critical for creating curious focused minds Woodward North students enjoy daily P E classes biweekly dance and an array of intramural sports including soccer badminton and volleyball We also incorporate movement into our classrooms every day and frequently use our outdoor classroom overlooking a stream nature trail and organic garden Play is an important part of life and learning the joy you ll see on our playgrounds is a daily reminder that kids learn best when they have time and space to let their energy run wild After school our kids can take part in horseback riding yoga fencing tennis golf and more
SOUL At Woodward North the arts are a part of our heart and soul From the first day of pre K our students take advantage of robust offerings in performing and visual arts The performing arts build confidence and boost self esteem as students learn to step into the spotlight and perform in front of audiences And the best part is they have fun doing it For younger kids music classes combine singing dancing playing instruments and learning to read musical notation Older students learn music theory and enjoy creating their own musical path in chorus band the handbell choir or orchestra SOUL The Arts
SOUL At Woodward North the arts are a part of our heart and soul From the first day of pre K our students take advantage of robust offerings in performing and visual arts The performing arts build confidence and boost self esteem as students learn to step into the spotlight and perform in front of audiences And the best part is they have fun doing it For younger kids music classes combine singing dancing playing instruments and learning to read musical notation Older students learn music theory and enjoy creating their own musical path in chorus band the handbell choir or orchestra SOUL The Arts
SOUL Woodward North is one big canvas with the creative work of our young artists decorating the hallways at every turn Students in pre K through second grade learn the basic elements of art and design as the first steps of their artistic path while third through sixth graders learn about materials and techniques to reproduce the style of specific artists and cultures Our students learn there are no mistakes in art so they are free to express themselves creatively and confidently
SOUL Woodward North is one big canvas with the creative work of our young artists decorating the hallways at every turn Students in pre K through second grade learn the basic elements of art and design as the first steps of their artistic path while third through sixth graders learn about materials and techniques to reproduce the style of specific artists and cultures Our students learn there are no mistakes in art so they are free to express themselves creatively and confidently
At Woodward North you ll feel a sense of community the minute you walk in the door Our welcoming inclusive culture leads many parents to describe our school as an extension of family Our diversity is an organic foundational part of this family Indeed at Woodward North inclusion is a way of life From Diwali and Nowruz to Judeo Christian traditions students and their families share their cultural and religious heritage and our chaplain intentionally fosters interfaith conversations We are a No Place for Hate school and our annual Week of Understanding provides opportunities to further cultivate a deep respect for difference COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
At Woodward North you ll feel a sense of community the minute you walk in the door Our welcoming inclusive culture leads many parents to describe our school as an extension of family Our diversity is an organic foundational part of this family Indeed at Woodward North inclusion is a way of life From Diwali and Nowruz to Judeo Christian traditions students and their families share their cultural and religious heritage and our chaplain intentionally fosters interfaith conversations We are a No Place for Hate school and our annual Week of Understanding provides opportunities to further cultivate a deep respect for difference COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY Students learn about good character through a focused Character Education Program that teaches respect and responsibility And they learn the importance of giving back as they progress on their path of global citizenship We teach lessons about social justice at home and around the world through our Service Learning Program which supports Children s Healthcare of Atlanta the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Terranova our sister school in Zambia Students develop leadership skills through the Book Buddy Program where our oldest students mentor our youngest and through the Student Council which prepares and empowers them for their future roles in society
COMMUNITY Students learn about good character through a focused Character Education Program that teaches respect and responsibility And they learn the importance of giving back as they progress on their path of global citizenship We teach lessons about social justice at home and around the world through our Service Learning Program which supports Children s Healthcare of Atlanta the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Terranova our sister school in Zambia Students develop leadership skills through the Book Buddy Program where our oldest students mentor our youngest and through the Student Council which prepares and empowers them for their future roles in society
We know adjusting from Johns Creek to College Park can feel like a big change but luckily you re in good company At Main Campus join peers from 20 metro Atlanta counties using our top notch transportation system to get to and from school Every day 500 students use our safe secure and efficient bus system while 400 students choose to ride MARTA in designated Woodward cars with security officers Other students take advantage of our Carpool to School service which connects families with others in their neighborhoods to carpool Rest assured that wherever you are there s a way to get to Woodward FUTURE On to Main Campus FUTURE Reaching milestones can be bittersweet But when our Woodward North kids finish sixth grade the majority of them head to Woodward s Main Campus which offers students a seamless transition to seventh through 12th grade
We know adjusting from Johns Creek to College Park can feel like a big change but luckily you re in good company At Main Campus join peers from 20 metro Atlanta counties using our top notch transportation system to get to and from school Every day 500 students use our safe secure and efficient bus system while 400 students choose to ride MARTA in designated Woodward cars with security officers Other students take advantage of our Carpool to School service which connects families with others in their neighborhoods to carpool Rest assured that wherever you are there s a way to get to Woodward FUTURE On to Main Campus FUTURE Reaching milestones can be bittersweet But when our Woodward North kids finish sixth grade the majority of them head to Woodward s Main Campus which offers students a seamless transition to seventh through 12th grade
Sathvik Namburar 14 Woodward North Alumnus Valedictorian U S Presidential Scholar Johns Hopkins University The Path Continues at Main Campus Main Campus isn t just the next step after Woodward North it s the gateway to the future From travel abroad opportunities to our advanced science program that partners students with university level researchers there is every kind of opportunity for every student at Main Campus Graduation might be the final destination but there is really no end to the path that begins at Woodward and continues to the best colleges universities and beyond For your future entrepreneur composer or biomedical engineer the path begins now at Woodward North Start your path today at woodward edu north
Sathvik Namburar 14 Woodward North Alumnus Valedictorian U S Presidential Scholar Johns Hopkins University The Path Continues at Main Campus Main Campus isn t just the next step after Woodward North it s the gateway to the future From travel abroad opportunities to our advanced science program that partners students with university level researchers there is every kind of opportunity for every student at Main Campus Graduation might be the final destination but there is really no end to the path that begins at Woodward and continues to the best colleges universities and beyond For your future entrepreneur composer or biomedical engineer the path begins now at Woodward North Start your path today at woodward edu north
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