Middle School - Woodlawn School
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Middle School - Woodlawn School
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6th grade through 8 grade
MIDDLE SCHOOL
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
PROBLEM SOLVING
DEVELOPING INTELLECT
In Middle School, Woodlawn students are given the means to think, understand, and apply their knowledge through intellectual and practical problem solving. Their developmental needs are addressed by supporting their increased need for good organization, routine study skills, responsibility for their work, and mature social behavior.
EFFECTIVE 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS
CAPABILITIES
The Middle School years are a time of substantial growth, both physically and emotionally, as students enter as children and leave as teenagers ready to enter Upper School. We give students the means to think, understand, and apply their knowledge through intellectual and practical problem solving. The Middle School years are a time of substantial growth, both physically and emotionally, as students enter as children and leave as teenagers ready to enter Upper School. Our top priorities in Middle School: guiding students toward independence and self-advocacy. As students come to understand and adapt to their own learning styles, they develop the capabilities to become lifelong learners.” Our top priorities in Middle School: guiding them toward independence and self-advocacy. As students come to understand and adapt to their own learning styles, they develop the capabilities to become lifelong learners.
Woodlawn applies multiple approaches to learning in order to prepare students to be effective 21st century learners. Our
project-based
interdisciplinary curriculum stretches students’ thinking from the concrete to the abstract; students respond to real-world questions and challenges through an extended inquiry process. Classes are small and discussion-based. Students collaborate with their classmates, using their critical thinking and communication skills. Teachers, as curriculum designers, create innovative projects that engage Middle School students in complex, real-world experiences through which they develop and apply skills and knowledge. Our approach keeps enthusiasm high, while helping students to become creative, resourceful problem solvers. The students also have frequent opportunities to apply their academic learning and to “give back” to the community through field trips and our service learning partnerships.
When Woodlawn students complete Middle School, they are equipped to:
+ Communicate clearly
+ Work effectively with other
+ Make intellectual connections
+ Synthesize and analyze information to solve problems
+ Understand issues from multiple viewpoints
+ Use good judgment and common sense
+ Recognize and respond to ethical issues
+ Demonstrate compassion and empathy for other
PROJECT BASED LEARNING FOUNDATION
CURRICULUM
The core subjects of our Middle School program are Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Spanish. Enrichment classes include Visual Arts, Music, Fitness, Service Learning, and Gardening. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a variety of electives classes offered throughout the year. The Middle School curriculum is driven by essential questions that are designed to fulfill Woodlawn’s mission:
Sixth Grade: What does it mean to be part of a society?
Seventh Grade: What does it mean to be human?
Eighth Grade: How did we get here?
MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
LEARN MORE
INQUIRE
SCHEDULE A TOUR
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
APPLY NOW
GET STARTED
MIDDLE SCHOOL
DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS
Woodlawn middle school students are immersed in social experiences to continue building on themes from lower school. Whether traveling abroad, taking part in an overnight trip or common hour on campus, our students benefit from a wide range of social interactions to build character, responsibility, and leadership skills.
LIFE EXPERIENCES
“Woodlawn is special. The bonds between friends are unbreakable and the teachers are fabulous and caring. The Woodlawn Middle School is small and unique. Each class has their own personality and flair. There is no other school like Woodlawn. Woodlawn is my home.”
– Jesse J.
Eight Grade
HONORING HISTORY
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
National History Day is a nationwide competition open to Middle and Upper School students, who submit a project in one of several categories (research paper, video documentary, website, exhibit, performance) relating to a particular theme.
JOIN THE COMPETITION
LOWER
SCHOOL
EXPLORE LOWER SCHOOL
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
EXPLORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
UPPER
SCHOOL
EXPLORE UPPER SCHOOL
COLLEGE
COUNSELING
BE PREPARED
ANNOUNCEMENT:
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Due to inclement weather predicted to impact our community, we will move to virtual classes for all Woodlawn students, Pre-K through 12th grade, tomorrow, January 9. In addition, all athletic practices and events are postponed.
Please check your email for detailed instructions from teachers, and Woodlawn administration.
Year-End Giving by 12/31/23
Thank you for considering Woodlawn School in your year-end giving. Below are multiple giving options
‘Blazer Fund
Endowment
Capital Gifts
Gift of stock
(call number below to initiate)
Make a Pledge
For questions, please contact Kari McCormick, Director of Development + Community Engagement:
E-mail
| 704.895.8653
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6th grade through 8 grade
MIDDLE SCHOOL
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
PROBLEM SOLVING
DEVELOPING INTELLECT
In Middle School, Woodlawn students are given the means to think, understand, and apply their knowledge through intellectual and practical problem solving. Their developmental needs are addressed by supporting their increased need for good organization, routine study skills, responsibility for their work, and mature social behavior.
EFFECTIVE 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS
CAPABILITIES
The Middle School years are a time of substantial growth, both physically and emotionally, as students enter as children and leave as teenagers ready to enter Upper School. We give students the means to think, understand, and apply their knowledge through intellectual and practical problem solving. The Middle School years are a time of substantial growth, both physically and emotionally, as students enter as children and leave as teenagers ready to enter Upper School. Our top priorities in Middle School: guiding students toward independence and self-advocacy. As students come to understand and adapt to their own learning styles, they develop the capabilities to become lifelong learners.” Our top priorities in Middle School: guiding them toward independence and self-advocacy. As students come to understand and adapt to their own learning styles, they develop the capabilities to become lifelong learners.
Woodlawn applies multiple approaches to learning in order to prepare students to be effective 21st century learners. Our
project-based
interdisciplinary curriculum stretches students’ thinking from the concrete to the abstract; students respond to real-world questions and challenges through an extended inquiry process. Classes are small and discussion-based. Students collaborate with their classmates, using their critical thinking and communication skills. Teachers, as curriculum designers, create innovative projects that engage Middle School students in complex, real-world experiences through which they develop and apply skills and knowledge. Our approach keeps enthusiasm high, while helping students to become creative, resourceful problem solvers. The students also have frequent opportunities to apply their academic learning and to “give back” to the community through field trips and our service learning partnerships.
When Woodlawn students complete Middle School, they are equipped to:
+ Communicate clearly
+ Work effectively with other
+ Make intellectual connections
+ Synthesize and analyze information to solve problems
+ Understand issues from multiple viewpoints
+ Use good judgment and common sense
+ Recognize and respond to ethical issues
+ Demonstrate compassion and empathy for other
PROJECT BASED LEARNING FOUNDATION
CURRICULUM
The core subjects of our Middle School program are Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Spanish. Enrichment classes include Visual Arts, Music, Fitness, Service Learning, and Gardening. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a variety of electives classes offered throughout the year. The Middle School curriculum is driven by essential questions that are designed to fulfill Woodlawn’s mission:
Sixth Grade: What does it mean to be part of a society?
Seventh Grade: What does it mean to be human?
Eighth Grade: How did we get here?
MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
LEARN MORE
INQUIRE
SCHEDULE A TOUR
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
APPLY NOW
GET STARTED
MIDDLE SCHOOL
DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS
Woodlawn middle school students are immersed in social experiences to continue building on themes from lower school. Whether traveling abroad, taking part in an overnight trip or common hour on campus, our students benefit from a wide range of social interactions to build character, responsibility, and leadership skills.
LIFE EXPERIENCES
“Woodlawn is special. The bonds between friends are unbreakable and the teachers are fabulous and caring. The Woodlawn Middle School is small and unique. Each class has their own personality and flair. There is no other school like Woodlawn. Woodlawn is my home.”
– Jesse J.
Eight Grade
HONORING HISTORY
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
National History Day is a nationwide competition open to Middle and Upper School students, who submit a project in one of several categories (research paper, video documentary, website, exhibit, performance) relating to a particular theme.
JOIN THE COMPETITION
LOWER
SCHOOL
EXPLORE LOWER SCHOOL
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
EXPLORE MIDDLE SCHOOL
UPPER
SCHOOL
EXPLORE UPPER SCHOOL
COLLEGE
COUNSELING
BE PREPARED
ANNOUNCEMENT:
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Due to inclement weather predicted to impact our community, we will move to virtual classes for all Woodlawn students, Pre-K through 12th grade, tomorrow, January 9. In addition, all athletic practices and events are postponed.
Please check your email for detailed instructions from teachers, and Woodlawn administration.
Year-End Giving by 12/31/23
Thank you for considering Woodlawn School in your year-end giving. Below are multiple giving options
‘Blazer Fund
Endowment
Capital Gifts
Gift of stock
(call number below to initiate)
Make a Pledge
For questions, please contact Kari McCormick, Director of Development + Community Engagement:
| 704.895.8653
Add Your Heading Text Here