Characteristics of Curriculum

The Woods Academy Curriculum will:

• Reflect The Woods Mission Statement and focus all areas of study on the Student Outcomes.

• Provide challenging, active learning experiences that are connected and relevant to students’ lives.

• Enable students to make connections across disciplines and see the world in an interconnected way.

• Support writing and technology integration across academic disciplines.

• Facilitate the application of skills and knowledge to higher order thinking, critical thinking and creative problem solving.

• Provide opportunity for older students to be positive models for younger students.

• Support smooth transitions between grades and on to high school and lay the foundation for success in a rigorous high school program.

• Employ a variety of assessment techniques that are authentic and promote self-assessment (including reflection and metacognition) as well as traditional tests and quizzes.

• Reflect the diversity of our society and the global community.

• Establish a safe climate of respect within the school in which everyone can feel safe to learn and take risks.