Curriculum Guide

Let's face it: not everyone is as good at calculus as they are at 20th-century literature. At Woodward your child will be able to mix and match the level of challenge for their courses to help them flourish in areas where they have strong aptitude and to get support in areas where they need more reinforcement.

We take the time to get to know your child so they can grow to their fullest potential. If your child is particularly strong in sciences, we want to make sure they are placed at a more intensive level with our honors preparatory or advanced placement tracks. But perhaps they need extra reinforcement in English? We can support them there, too, with our college preparatory or enriched preparatory tracks where they can continue to build their self-confidence in the subject. It’s a balancing act to get it right, but at Woodward, we’ll meet your child where they are and give them the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.

Our Challenge Levels

College Preparatory (CP)

Standard, academically rigorous college preparatory work. Your child will learn critical reading, writing, thinking, and computation skills that will prepare them to continue the study at the college or university level.
Teachers provide structure and guidance, emphasize mastery of skills, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a variety of learners.

Enriched Preparatory (EP)

Honors Preparatory (HP)

HP courses are intended for advanced, ambitious students who are willing and able to complete more assignments independently, in greater depth, and with more analysis and critical thinking.
If your child would like to graduate with honors they should take some honors-level core courses by the end of 10th grade.
If your child is successful in HP courses, often students culminate the progression of their study by taking AP coursework.

Advanced Placement (AP)

We offer 24 Advanced Placement courses beginning in 10th grade.
The curricular requirements of all AP courses are prescribed by the College Board; therefore, AP faculty teach a required curriculum in preparation for the national standardized exam in the spring.
Colleges may grant credit to students receiving scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the 5-point College-Board exam. (76% of Woodward students pass with a 3 or higher.)
AP courses are rigorous, fast-paced, and intensive, requiring more outside preparation and covering material with greater depth. They are designed to engage your child in intense discussions, complex problem solving, and critical thinking.

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General Fitness (7th Grade, Boys and Girls)

This course will provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Students will participate in a balanced curriculum of individual and team sports and fitness development. This course will incorporate basic cardiovascular training, strength training, fitness testing, and agility activities. Students will also participate in field sports, net/target sports, invasion sports, aquatics, and gymnastics/tumbling (girls only). Performance levels and work ethic in this course will determine teacher recommendation for taking Physical Conditioning for Sports in the 8th grade.

Physical Conditioning for Life (8th Grade, Boys and Girls)

This course is designed to develop the skills necessary for a healthy, active lifestyle and a basic knowledge of rules for many individual and team sports. Students will participate in aerobic and anaerobic fitness activities, including field sports, net/target sports, invasion sports, fitness testing and development, aquatics, CPR training and gymnastics/tumbling (girls only).

Physical Conditioning for Sports (8th Grade, Boys and Girls)

(Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation) This course is designed to help student athletes develop strength, power, and speed for team and individual sports while focusing on preventing injuries and building stamina. Students will participate in weight-training and running to develop athleticism. This course gives Middle School students an alternative to the traditional team sports P.E. class. Teacher recommendation is a requirement for taking this course.

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