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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
From pre-K through senior year,
Woodward students are challenged
to think deeply, solve problems
creatively and communicate
effectively. Whether they excel in
mathematics, discover a passion
for robotics, flourish in literature
and the arts or pursue leadership
through athletics and service,
students are encouraged to explore
their interests and develop their
unique strengths and talents.
Our Upper School students
recently completed the Maymester
program, one of the many ways
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we bring this “always-be-exploring” philosophy to life. Rather than
following a traditional classroom
schedule, students immersed
themselves in specialized courses,
internships, travel experiences,
research projects and hands-on
learning opportunities. Some explored new cultures and communities. Others gained insight into
potential career paths or pursued
passions outside their everyday
coursework— a vivid reminder for
all of us that education is most
powerful when learning extends
beyond the classroom.
COMMUNITY OF BELONGING
Just as important as what
students learn is whom they learn
alongside. Our students come from
126 zip codes across metro Atlanta
and bring with them a wide range
of experiences, perspectives and
backgrounds. Every day, they engage with classmates whose viewpoints may differ from their own.
These interactions create opportunities to build understanding, practice
empathy, and develop the interpersonal skills essential for leadership
in an increasingly interconnected—
and increasingly divided— world.
