![The Woods Academy in Bethesda, MD celebrated Chinese New Year.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674604746/woodsacademyorg/ncl80uqplzw8glvxbnjw/unnamed9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674604746/woodsacademyorg/ncl80uqplzw8glvxbnjw/unnamed9.jpg","width":480}])
The fourth graders are learning about the Chinese New Year. Our celebration this week began with a procession around the school holding Chinese dragons they painted in art class and then we welcomed a parent to help us learn more.
We are
a private, co-ed, inclusive Catholic school in Bethesda, educating children in preschool, lower school, and middle school (from age 3 to grade 8) to lead lives of significance.
Montessori Preschool
The Woods Montessori program meets the needs and interests of three to six year olds. Learning is intrinsically motivating and joyful in the multi-age classroom and prepared environment.
Faith Life & Community Service
As a Catholic school, the faith development and character education of our children is devoted to enriching students’ lives and preparing them to lead lives of significance. Lessons on faith and values anchor everyday life.
The Arts
Our talented, creative arts faculty cultivates our students’ artistic gifts, engaging their minds, bodies, and spirits through art education that includes music, visual arts, and performing arts.
Technology
Our students’ foundation in technology includes understanding how it works and how to use it to change lives. Our technology supports innovative learning at all ages.
Athletics
Our athletics program is a critical part of our children’s education. It provides building blocks in their development while giving them an appreciation for health and fitness as well as habits that will last a lifetime.
Daily World Language
From preschool through Grade 8, our students learn French or Spanish, developing a love for languages that they carry to high school and beyond.
Our Program
Ages 3 to Grade 8
News from The Woods
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On Saturday, January 14, The Woods Academy Robotics teams, B.O.B. (Best of Bots) and Clickin’ Chickens, participated at the FIRST Lego League (FLL) Qualifier held at Universities of Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland. Twenty-four teams competed. Clickin’ Chickens was one of only six teams to survive that Qualifier and advance to the FLL Maryland State Championship, which will be held on Saturday, February 25 at UMBC in Catonsville. All are invited to attend and cheer on the Clickin’ Chickens!
![Students at The Woods Academy in Bethesda, MD use play to learn in science.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673461304/woodsacademyorg/oq2ncxsz3tnjb7isxhn3/Screenshot219.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673461304/woodsacademyorg/oq2ncxsz3tnjb7isxhn3/Screenshot219.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673461304/woodsacademyorg/oq2ncxsz3tnjb7isxhn3/Screenshot219.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1673461304/woodsacademyorg/oq2ncxsz3tnjb7isxhn3/Screenshot219.png","width":936}])
Most people acknowledge the importance of play for young children. In 6th grade science, students are constantly playing to learn. When learning about force and work, students developed an experiment to determine how the force or stretch distance impacted the launch distance of a beanbag.
![Montessori students at The Woods Academy in Bethesda, MD read together in the reading corner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1673462298/woodsacademyorg/pdszvyxwcmufy8glo2gx/IMG_6545.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1673462298/woodsacademyorg/pdszvyxwcmufy8glo2gx/IMG_6545.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1673462298/woodsacademyorg/pdszvyxwcmufy8glo2gx/IMG_6545.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1673462298/woodsacademyorg/pdszvyxwcmufy8glo2gx/IMG_6545.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1673462298/woodsacademyorg/pdszvyxwcmufy8glo2gx/IMG_6545.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1673462298/woodsacademyorg/pdszvyxwcmufy8glo2gx/IMG_6545.jpg","width":2200}])
The guidance program at The Woods works with students from Montessori to 8th grade, and often talk about different ideas/concepts on how to form good friendships.
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7th grade students in math are put into random groups each class to help with learning and the overall classroom experience.
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Learn from members of our community about WHY they chose The Woods Academy.
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Find the best preschool for your child.
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Determine if Montessori is the right fit for your child.