WOODWARD ACADEMY 2016-2017 Academic Profile 1662 Rugby Avenue College Park, 30337 main: 404.765.4001 Overview Fast Facts college counseling: 404-765-4465 Two metro Atlanta campuses: A typical Woodward Academy www.woodward.edu PK–12 College Park graduating class: PK–6 Johns Creek n Attends approximately 100 different u 2,703 total number of students colleges and universities around the world. ADMINISTRATION u 1,101 students in the Upper School n Earns more than $13 million in Upper School Faculty: scholarship awards. F. Stuart Gulley, Ph.D. u 139 professional staff n Includes 70% qualifying for Georgia’s President u HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. 59.7% have advanced degrees Marcia Prewitt Spiller, M. Ed. n Hails from 20+ Georgia counties and u Average class size of 14 Vice President and Dean for 100+ zip codes. Academic Affairs Cocurricular Offerings: n Includes 49% students of color. 18 varsity sports n Woodward graduates receive scholar- Christopher M. Freer, Ph.D. ships including but not limited to the: Vice President and Dean for 10 musical ensembles and five art studios Student Life, Upper School Principal in the Upper School and four theatre u Gates Millennium Scholarship productions each year. u . Presidential Scholarship 70+ yearly arts performances featuring u Meinig Family National Scholar COLLEGE COUNSELING a wide range of visual and performing at Cornell University art opportunities. u Murphy 80+ clubs and organizations with myriad Scholar in Engineering Bryan Rutledge, M.A. venues for engaging in school and u John F. Oberlin Director of College Counseling community life. Scholarship m [email protected] The Upper School VEX Competition u Posse Foundation Scholar Robotics Team has qualified for the World u Questbridge Scholar Mary Ann Parker, M.Ed., J.D. Championships for six straight years, and Associate Director of College u Rhode Island School of Design finished the 2016 season among the top Counseling Scholarship 10% of teams in the world. u School of the Art Institute of m [email protected] The Upper School Debate Team achieved Chicago Scholarship a historic sweep in 2015-2016, the Jodi Hester, B.A. u Foundation only school ever to win three state College Counselor Fellowship championships in the same year. m [email protected] u University of Michigan Martin Luther King Scholarship Jesse Bowen, M.A. u Woodward Academy has been University of Southern California College Counselor recognized as a “No Place for Hate” Trustee Scholarship m [email protected] school by the Anti-Defamation League u Music/Academic for six consecutive years. Scholarship Peter Morgan, B.A. College Counselor Mission Statement m [email protected] Woodward Academy combines the proud traditions Vision Statement Meg Jordan, B.S. of Atlanta’s oldest college-preparatory school with an innovative, challenging, and well-rounded educational Woodward Academy will be a national Administrative Coordinator experience. In a broadly diverse and caring community, model in college-preparatory education, m [email protected] Woodward embraces the uniqueness of each individual. developing critical thinkers and ethical Guided by our core values of Excellence, Character, and problem solvers, in an inclusive community, Opportunity, we champion student success. rich in opportunities for student success.

motto: EXCELLENCE / CHARACTER / OPPORTUNITY CEEB: 110797 Accreditation Woodward is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges In 2015-2016, outstanding exam results in the Advanced and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Placement program at Woodward earned 97 students recognition by Schools. In addition, the school is a member of NAIS, GISA, NACAC, the College Board as follows: 37 AP Scholars, 11 National AP Scholars SACAC, CEEB, and ACCIS. (Highest Award), 43 AP Scholars with Distinction, and 17 AP Scholars with Honors. In 2015-2016, 273 students sat for 548 exams with 88% School Calendar scoring 3 or higher. The school operates on a two-semester system. Upper School Curriculum students sit for comprehensive exams at the end of each term. The school day is divided into six 50-minute class periods. Woodward Academy maintains a curriculum that is college prepara- tory. The vast majority of Upper School courses utilize college-level textbooks, including all English courses. The curriculum in the Upper National Merit Scholarship Program School includes Advanced Placement (AP), Honors College Prep (HP), For the Class of 2017, which consists of 276 students, NMSQT Enriched College Prep (EP), and College Prep (CP). The College Prep recognized nine students as National Merit Semifinalists, and track covers all concepts necessary to succeed at the college level. 22 as Commended. All students must enroll in at least five courses daily, four of which must be from the core disciplines of mathematics, science, English, social studies, world languages, or computer science. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (21.5 UNITS) Independent Scientific Research (ISR) is an honors science course designed to provide the upper level science student an opportunity English 4 Units to perform authentic, independent scientific research under the guidance of faculty research advisors. Students are expected to Mathematics 4 Units (must include Algebra 1, enter their research in local, state, and national competitions. Algebra 2, Geometry, College Algebra, or Precalculus) Grade Point Average/Class Rank Science 4 Units (must include Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science) Grade point averages are computed using semester grades. Two separate GPAs are computed for grades 9-12: a comprehensive Social Studies 3 Units (must include U.S. History, GPA and a core GPA. Grade point averages are computed to two Modern World History, U.S. Government/ decimal places. The comprehensive GPA is based on semester Economics) grades earned in all credited subjects graded A-F. The core GPA is World Languages 2 Units (same, consecutively) based on semester grades beginning with the fall term of the ninth grade and is cumulative for grades 9-12. Courses from the disciplines Physical Education 1/2 Unit (1 semester) of mathematics, science, English, social studies, computer science, Comparative Religions 1/2 Unit (1 semester) foreign language, comparative religions, and Advanced Placement coursework are considered in the computation. The core GPA is used Fine Arts 1/2 Unit (1 semester) for determining honors at graduation and National Honor Society Elective Courses 3 Units eligibility. Both the comprehensive and core GPAs are provided to colleges, universities, and other institutions. Because of its highly selective admissions policy, its high standing on national norms, and the strong competitive Advanced Placement Classes performance of its students, Woodward Academy does not rank and Recognition students. Courses are weighted according to the following scale: Upper School students may only enroll in AP classes with the Grade Weighting approval of teachers and department chairs. All students taking AP classes sit for the AP exam at the end of second semester. The th HONORS ENRICHED earliest students may take AP classes is 10 grade, and the number SEMESTER ADVANCED COLLEGE COLLEGE COLLEGE GRADE PLACEMENT PREP of students who do so is extremely small. For juniors and seniors, PREP PREP AP enrollment is capped at no more than four AP courses per year. Students with eight to 10 AP classes at graduation typically make A 5.0 4.8 4.4 4.3 up less than 4% of a graduating class. B 4.0 3.8 3.4 3.3 C 3.0 2.8 2.4 2.3 D 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 F 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

2 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION High School Curriculum

English Computer Science AP English Language & Geometry & Algebra 2 with AP Principles of Computer Science Independent Performing Arts (HP) Composition Transformations - GAT (HP) Digital Design 1 (EP, HP)* Beginning Video 1 (EP)* AP English Literature & Pre-Calculus (EP, HP) Digital Media (HP)* Broadcast/Video Production Composition Pre-Calculus with Algebra (EP) Game Design & Development (HP)* (EP, HP)* English 1 (CP, EP, HP) Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry Technology Applications (CP, EP)* Independent Video Studies (HP)* English 2 (CP, EP, HP) (EP)* Robotics (HP)* English 3 (CP, EP, HP) Calculus (EP)* Advanced Robotics (HP)* Visual Arts English 4 (CP, EP, HP) Statistics (CP, EP)* Independent Robotics (HP) Contemporary Literature (EP) Discrete Math 2 (EP)* Robotics at Georgia Tech (HP)* Drawing 1, 2 (EP)* Creative Writing 1, 2 (EP, HP) College Algebra (CP) Independent Study Computer Painting 1, 2 (EP)* 3, 4 (HP) (HP)* Fiber Art 1, 2 (EP)* Multicultural Literature (EP)* World Languages Mobile Applications (HP)* Advanced Painting (HP) Writer’s Workshop (CP, EP) Design Studio 1, 2 (EP)* Journalism 1 (EP, HP)* AP French Language & Culture Performing Arts Photography 1, 2 (EP)* Student Publications/Journalism AP Mandarin Chinese Advanced Photography 1, 2 (HP) (EP, HP) AP Spanish Language AP Music Theory Ceramics 1, 2 (EP)* Student Publications/Yearbook AP Spanish Literature & Culture Choraliers (EP, HP) Three-Dimensional Design 1, 2 (EP, HP) French 1, 2, 3 (CP, EP, HP) Festival Singers (EP, HP) (EP)* French 4, 5 (EP, HP) Band (EP, HP) Advanced Sculpture (HP) Science German 1, 2, 3 (EP, HP) Chamber Orchestra (EP, HP) Jewelry Design 1, 2 (EP)* Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 (CP) Philharmonia (HP) Independent Art (HP) AP Biology Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (EP, HP) String Machine (HP) AP Chemistry Latin 1, 2, 3 (EP, HP) Intro to Music Production (EP, HP)* Physical Education AP Environmental Science Japanese 1, 2, 3 (EP, HP) Independent Music (HP) AP Physics 1 Mandarin Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4 (EP, HP), Beginning Guitar (EP)* Physical Conditioning for Life (CP)* AP Physics C 6 (HP) Intermediate Guitar (EP)* Physical Conditioning for Sports Biology (CP, EP, HP) Advanced Guitar (EP)* (CP)* Chemistry (CP, EP, HP) Social Studies Dance 1, 2, 3, 4 (EP) Dance Fitness (CP)* Physics (CP, EP) Dance Fitness (EP)* Anatomy and Physiology (EP) AP Microeconomics Advanced Dance (HP) Supplemental Courses Botany (CP, EP) AP European History Intermediate Acting (EP, HP)* Environmental Science (CP, EP) AP U.S. Government & Politics Advanced Acting (HP)* Oral & Written Communication- Astronomy (EP)* AP U.S. History Technical Theatre Production (EP)* Speech (EP, HP) Meteorology (EP)* U.S. History (CP, EP, HP) Theatre Appreciation (EP)* Study Strategies (CP)* Independent Scientific Research Landmark Supreme Court Cases Intro to Stagecraft (EP)* Tools 1 - Academic Success (CP)* (HP) (EP, HP)* Performance Ensemble (HP)* Tools 2 - College Success (CP)* Criminal Investigation & Modern World History (CP, EP, HP) Principles of Theatrical Design ESOL 1 - English Speakers of Forensics (EP, HP)* Comparative Religions (CP, EP, HP)* (EP)* Other Languages (CP) Introduction to Biotechnology U.S. Government/Economics Freshman Focus (CP) (EP, HP)* (CP, EP) Ecology Field Study (EP, HP)* U.S. Political Economy/Critical Choices 1, 2 (EP, HP)* Cumulative Grade SAT/ACT Scores Mathematics U.S. & World Affairs: The 50’s & Distribution (Class of 2016) 60’s (EP, HP)* AP Calculus - AB, BC Social Media (EP)* by Quintiles Mid 50% Critical Reading: AP Statistics The American Presidency (EP, HP)* Class of 2017 550-650 AP Statistics/Intro to Topics in Multicultural, Ethnic & Mid 50% Math: Multivariable Calculus Diversity Studies - MEDS (EP, HP)* GPA RANGE 540-670 Algebra 1 (CP, EP) Military History from the Ancient Mid 50% Writing: I 4.88–4.17 Algebra 2 (CP, EP, HP) World to Modern America 530-660 II 4.16–3.84 Analysis (HP) (CP, EP, HP)* III 3.83–3.56 Geometry (CP, EP, HP) In compliance with the Principles of IV 3.55–3.17 Good Practice of the National Association V 3.16 & below for College Admission Counseling, mean SAT Reasoning scores are not reported. College Preparatory Class Types: AP, HP, EP, CP ACT Composite (Legacy) *Denotes semester course Mid 50%: 24-30

3 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Bolded institutions College Acceptances for Woodward Academy - Classes of 2014, 2015 and 2016 indicate matriculation.

Southeast/Georgia Nova Southeastern University Fordham University - Lincoln Center University of Delaware University of Michigan Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Old Dominion University Campus/Rose Hill Campus University of Maine University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Palm Beach State College Georgetown University University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Missouri Columbia Augusta University Radford University Gettysburg College University of Maryland, College Park University of Missouri Kansas City Rhodes College Goucher College University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of North Dakota Clayton State University Ringling College of Art and Design - NY University of New Hampshire at Durham University of Wisconsin, Madison Columbus State University Roanoke College Harvard University University of New Haven Valparaiso University Rollins College University of Pennsylvania Washington University in St. Louis Emory University - Oxford College Samford University Hobart and William Smith Colleges University of Pittsburgh West Virginia University Georgia College Sewanee: The University of the South Hofstra University University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Wittenberg University Spring Hill College Howard University University of Rhode Island Xavier University Georgia Institute of Technology Stetson University Iona College University of Rochester Georgia Perimeter College Talladega College Ithaca College University of Vermont West Georgia Southern University The Citadel, the Military College of South Johns Hopkins University Georgia Southwestern State University Carolina Lafayette College Villanova University Arizona State University Georgia State University The University of Alabama Lehigh University Washington and Jefferson College California College of the Arts (San Kennesaw State University The University of Alabama at Birmingham Loyola University Maryland Washington College Francisco) LaGrange College The University of Alabama in Huntsville Manhattan School of Music California Institute of the Arts Mercer University The University of Memphis Marist College Wheaton College MA California Polytechnic State University, Middle Georgia College The University of North Carolina at Maryland Institute College of Art Worcester Polytechnic Institute San Luis Obispo Chapel Hill Marymount Manhattan College Chapman University The University of Tampa Middlebury College Piedmont College Transylvania University Mount Holyoke College Midwest Colorado State University Reinhardt College Tri-County Technical College Muhlenberg College Hawaii Pacific University Savannah College of Art and Design Troy University New England Conservatory of Music Bowling Green State University Lewis & Clark College Savannah State University Tulane University New York University Loyola Marymount University Tuskegee University Northeastern University Case Western Reserve University Occidental College The University of Georgia University of Central Florida Pace University, New York City Cleveland Institute of Music Otis College of Art and Design The University of West Georgia University of Florida Pennsylvania State University - Creighton University Pitzer College University of North Georgia - Gainesville University of Kentucky University Park Campus University of Louisville Pennsylvania State University, Altoona DePaul University Reed College Valdosta State University University of Miami Pennsylvania State University, DePauw University Santa Clara University Young Harris College University of Mississippi Brandywine Hamline University Seattle University University of North Carolina at Asheville Pennsylvania State University, Erie: The Illinois Institute of Technology The Evergreen State College Southeast University of North Carolina at Charlotte Behrend College Indiana University at Bloomington The University of Arizona University of North Carolina at Pennsylvania State University, Lehigh Kansas City Art Institute University of California, Davis Alabama A&M University Greensboro Valley Kenyon College University of California, Irvine Alabama State University University of North Carolina at Pratt Institute Kettering University University of California, Los Angeles Appalachian State University Wilmington Knox College University of California, San Diego Auburn University University of North Carolina School of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Loyola University Chicago University of California, Santa Barbara Auburn University Montgomery the Arts Rhode Island School of Design University of California, Santa Cruz Belmont University University of Richmond Rochester Institute of Technology Marshall University University of Colorado at Boulder Birmingham-Southern College University of South Carolina Rutgers University-New Brunswick Miami University, Oxford University of Denver Brevard College University of South Florida, Tampa Saint Anselm College Michigan State University University of Hawaii at Manoa Centenary College of Louisiana University of Southern Mississippi Sarah Lawrence College Missouri University of Science and University of Oregon Centre College University of Tennessee, Knoxville School of Visual Arts Technology University of Puget Sound Christopher Newport University Seton Hall University North Park University University of Redlands Claflin University Vanderbilt University Simmons College Northern Illinois University University of San Diego Clemson University Virginia Commonwealth University Skidmore College Northwestern University University of San Francisco Coastal Carolina University Virginia State University St. John’s University - Queens Campus Oberlin College University of Southern California College of Charleston Virginia Tech Stevenson University Ohio Wesleyan University University of Utah College of William and Mary Wake Forest University Stony Brook University Purdue University University of Washington Warren Wilson College Suffolk University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Westminster College Washington and Lee University Syracuse University Saint Louis University East Carolina University Western Carolina University Temple University School of the Art Institute of Chicago Southwest East Tennessee State University Western Kentucky University The Catholic University of America Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Eckerd College Wingate University The George Washington University St. Olaf College Baylor University Elon University Winthrop University The Juilliard School The College of Wooster Hendrix College Emory & Henry College Wofford College The New School - All Divisions The Ohio State University Oklahoma Christian University Erskine College Xavier University of Louisiana Trinity College The Theatre School at Depaul University Flagler College University of Cincinnati Southern Methodist University Florida A&M University Northeast Union College University of Illinois at Sul Ross State University Florida Gulf Coast University Military Academy - Army Urbana-Champaign Texas A&M University Florida Institute of Technology American University University of Connecticut University of Kansas Texas Christian University Florida International University The University of Texas, Austin Florida Southern College Bard College Trinity University Florida State University College Attendance by Region Class of 2016 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Furman University Bates College University of Dallas George Mason University Becker College University of Houston Georgetown College Bennington College Midwest University of New Mexico Guilford College Berklee College of Music 7% University of Oklahoma Hampden-Sydney College Northeast University of Tulsa Hampton University West 11% High 3% Outside U.S. Huntingdon College Brandeis University Jacksonville State University American University of Rome Jacksonville University Bryant University Birmingham City University James Madison University Bryn Mawr College De Montfort University Lane College Bucknell University Georgian College Lee University Carnegie Mellon University McGill University Lincoln Memorial University Clark University Queen Mary University of London Lipscomb University Queen’s University Louisiana State University Ga. The American University of Paris Loyola University New Orleans College of the Atlantic 24% Southeast University of British Columbia - Marymount University 50% Okanagan Campus Maryville College Connecticut College University of Glasgow Middle Tennessee State University Cornell University International University of Ottawa Mississippi State University 1% Southwest University of Oxford Montreat College Dickinson College 4% University of St. Andrew’s North Carolina A&T State University Drexel University University of Victoria North Carolina Central University Elmira College Class size: 245 4 North Carolina State University Emerson College ADMISSIONS INFORMATION