Academic Profile (2018-2019)

OVERVIEW FAST FACTS

Two metro Atlanta campuses: A typical Woodward Academy ADMINISTRATION PK–12 College Park graduating class: PK–6 Johns Creek • 100% college-bound, attends approximately F. Stuart Gulley, Ph.D. • 2,635 total number of students 100 different colleges and universities President around the world. • 1,125 students in the Upper School • Earns more than $15 million in Marcia Prewitt Spiller, M.Ed. Upper School Faculty: scholarship awards. Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Life • 157 professional staff • Includes 72% qualifying for ’s HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. • 57% have advanced degrees Jonathan Merrill, Ph.D. • Average class size of 14 • Hails from 20+ Georgia counties and Upper School Principal 100+ zip codes. Cocurricular offerings: • Includes 52% students of color. 18 varsity sports • Woodward graduates receive scholarships 14 musical ensembles and five art studios including but not limited to the: COLLEGE COUNSELING in the Upper School and four theatre productions each year. • Cornell University Meinig Family National Scholar Bryan Rutledge, M.A. 70+ yearly arts performances featuring • Emory University Liberal Arts Director of College Counseling a wide range of visual and performing Scholarship arts opportunities. [email protected] • Stamps President’s 80+ clubs and organizations with myriad Scholarship Mary Ann Parker, M.Ed., J.D. venues for engaging in school and • Northwestern University Murphy Associate Director of College Counseling community life. Scholar in Engineering [email protected] • Oberlin College John F. Oberlin Scholarship Jodi Hester, B.A. The Upper School FIRST Robotics Team • Posse Foundation Scholar College Counselor qualified for the state championships and Rhode Island School of Design won several awards in its inaugural season, • [email protected] Scholarship including the Highest Seed and Inspiration Awards. The Robotics Team switched last • School of the Art Institute of Jesse Bowen, M.A. year from VEX to FIRST competition. Chicago Scholarship College Counselor • Foundation [email protected] Student journalists were recognized Fellowship nationally: The Blade newsmagazine won • University of Chicago President’s Yolanda Coleman, M.S.Ed. Gold Circle awards for newswriting and art/ Scholarship illustration from the Columbia Scholastic College Counselor • University of Michigan Martin Luther Press Association (CSPA) as well as national [email protected] honors from Quill and Scroll for writing; the King Scholarship Silent Voices literary magazine received the • University of Southern California Trustee Meg Jordan, B.S. Highest Award from the National Council of Scholarship Administrative Coordinator Teachers of English and CSPA Gold Circle • Vanderbilt University Music/Academic awards; and the Phoenix yearbook was a Scholarship [email protected] CSPA Gold Medalist.

The Upper School Debate Team’s 2017-18 season included a third consecutive state THE WOODWARD WAY championship, first place at Carrollton Sacred Heart and Chattahoochee, and a second place finish at the St. Mark’s Heart Respecting ourselves, each other, our school, and our world is of Texas, MBA’s Southern Bell Forum, and THE WOODWARD WAY. Westminster.

CEEB: 110797 ACCREDITATION CURRICULUM Woodward is accredited by the Southern Association of Woodward Academy maintains a curriculum that is college Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of preparatory. The vast majority of Upper School courses utilize Independent Schools. In addition, the school is a member of college-level textbooks, including all English courses. The NAIS, GISA, NACAC, SACAC, CEEB, AAAIS, and ACCIS. curriculum in the Upper School includes Advanced Placement (AP), Honors College Prep (HP), Enriched College Prep (EP), and College Prep (CP). The College Prep track covers all SCHOOL CALENDAR concepts necessary to succeed at the college level. Students take four-to-six core classes on a seven-period, nine-day The school operates on a two-semester system. Upper School rotation schedule where on a typical day five classes meet. students sit for comprehensive exams at the end of each term. The school day rotation is comprised of a seven-period, Independent Scientific Research (ISR) is an honors science nine-day schedule. Each of the seven classes meets six times course designed to provide the upper level science student during the nine-day rotation, five times for 55 minutes and an opportunity to perform authentic, independent scientific once for 75 minutes. research under the guidance of faculty research advisors. Students are expected to enter their research in local, state, NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM and national competitions. For the Class of 2019, which consists of 270 students, NMSQT recognized 8 students as National Merit Semifinalists and 17 GRADE POINT AVERAGE/CLASS RANK students as National Merit Commended. Grade point averages are computed using semester grades. Two separate GPAs are computed for grades 9-12: a comprehensive GPA and a core GPA. Grade point averages GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (21.5 UNITS) are computed to two decimal places. The comprehensive GPA is based on semester grades earned in all credited English 4 Units subjects graded A-F. The core GPA is based on semester Mathematics 4 Units (must include Algebra 1, Algebra 2, grades beginning with the fall term of the ninth grade and Geometry, College Algebra, or Precalculus) is cumulative for grades 9-12. Courses from the disciplines Science 4 Units (must include Biology, Chemistry, of mathematics, science, English, social studies, computer Physics, or Physical Science) science, world language, comparative religions, and Advanced Social Studies 3 Units (must include U.S. History, Modern Placement coursework are considered in the computation. World History, U.S. Government/Economics) The core GPA is used for determining honors at graduation World Languages 2 Units (same, consecutively) and National Honor Society eligibility. Both the comprehensive Physical Education 1/2 Unit (1 semester) and core GPAs are provided to colleges, universities, and Comparative Religions 1/2 Unit (1 semester) other institutions. With few exceptions, GPAs include only Fine Arts 1/2 Unit (1 semester) Woodward Academy coursework. Elective Courses 3 Units Because of its highly selective admissions policy, its high standing on national norms, and the strong competitive performance of its students, Woodward Academy does ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES not rank students. Courses are weighted according to the AND RECOGNITION following scale: Upper School students may only enroll in AP classes with the approval of teachers and department chairs. All students taking AP classes sit for the AP exam at the end of second GRADE WEIGHTING semester. The earliest students may take AP classes is 10th grade, and the number of students who do so is extremely SEMESTER ADVANCED HONORS ENRICHED COLLEGE small. For juniors and seniors, AP enrollment is capped at no GRADE PLACEMENT COLLEGE COLLEGE PREP more than five AP courses per year. Students with eight to 10 PREP PREP AP classes at graduation typically make up less than 4% of a graduating class. A 5.0 4.8 4.4 4.3

In 2017-2018, outstanding exam results in the Advanced B 4.0 3.8 3.4 3.3 Placement program at Woodward earned 142 students rec- ognition by the College Board as follows: 46 AP Scholars, 14 C 3.0 2.8 2.4 2.3 National AP Scholars (Highest Award), 60 AP Scholars with 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Distinction, and 36 AP Scholars with Honors. In 2017-2018, 290 D students sat for 712 exams with 85% scoring three or higher. F 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM COLLEGE PREPARATORY CLASS TYPES: AP, HP, EP, CP

ENGLISH Algebra 1 (CP, EP) The American Presidency (EP, Theatre Appreciation (EP)* AP English Language & Algebra 2 (CP, EP, HP) HP)* Intro to Stagecraft (EP)* Composition Analysis (HP) Topics in Multicultural, Ethnic, & Performance Ensemble (HP) AP English Literature & Geometry (CP, EP, HP) Diversity Studies – MEDS (EP, Principles of Theatrical Design Composition Geometry & Algebra 2 with HP)* (EP) English 1 (CP, EP, HP) Transformations – GAT (HP) Military History from the Ancient Independent Performing Arts English 2 (CP, EP, HP) Pre-Calculus (EP, HP) World to Modern America (CP, (HP)* English 3 (CP, EP, HP) Pre-Calculus with Algebra (EP) EP)* Beginning Video 1 (EP)* English 4 (CP, EP, HP) Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry Intermediate Video (EP) Contemporary Literature (EP) (EP)* COMPUTER SCIENCE Advanced Video (HP) Creative Writing 1, 2 (EP, HP) Calculus (CP, EP) * AP Computer A 3, 4 (HP) Statistics (CP, EP*) AP Principles of Computer Science VISUAL ARTS Multicultural Literature (EP)* Discrete Math 1 (EP)* Digital Design (EP, HP)* Drawing 1, 2 (EP)* Writer’s Workshop (CP, EP) Discrete Math 2 (EP)* Digital Entrepreneur (HP)* Painting 1, 2 (EP)* Basic Reading/Writing 1, 2, 3, 4 College Algebra (CP) Game Design & Development Fiber Art 1, 2 (EP)* (CP, EP)* (HP)* Advanced Painting (HP) Journalism 1 (EP, HP)* WORLD LANGUAGES Technology Applications (CP, EP)* Design Studio 1, 2 (EP)* Student Publications/Journalism AP French Language & Culture Robotics (HP)* Photography 1, 2 (EP)* (EP, HP) AP German Intro to Computer Science (EP)* Advanced Photography 1, 2 (HP) Student Publications/Yearbook AP Japanese Engineering 101 (HP)* Ceramics 1, 2 (EP)* (EP, HP) AP Latin FRC Robotics (HP) Three-Dimensional Design 1, 2 AP Mandarin Chinese Robotics at Georgia Tech (HP)* (EP)* SCIENCE AP Spanish Language Independent Study Computer Advanced Sculpture (HP) AP Biology AP Spanish Literature & Culture (HP)* Jewelry Design 1, 2 (EP)* AP Chemistry French 2, 3, 4 (CP) Independent Art (HP) AP Environmental Science French 1, 2, 3 (EP, HP) PERFORMING ARTS Ethical Dilemmas & Decision AP Physics 1 German 1, 2, 3, 4 (EP, HP) AP Music Theory Making 1, 2 (EP) AP Physics 2 Japanese 1, 2, 3, 4 (EP, HP) Choraliers (EP, HP) AP Physics C Mandarin Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4 (EP, HP) Festival Singers (EP, HP) PHYSICAL EDUCATION Biology (CP, EP, HP) Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 (CP) Band (EP, HP) Physical Conditioning for Life (CP)* Chemistry (CP, EP, HP) Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (EP, HP) Chamber Orchestra (EP) Physical Conditioning for Sports Physics (CP, EP) Philharmonica (HP) (CP)* Anatomy & Physiology (EP) SOCIAL STUDIES String Machine (HP) Dance Fitness (CP)* Environmental Science (CP, EP) AP Microeconomics Intro to Music Production 1 (EP)* Astronomy (EP)* AP European History Intro to Music Production 2 (HP)* SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES Meteorology (EP)* AP U.S. Government & Politics Independent Music (HP) Study Strategies (CP)* Independent Scientific Research AP U.S. History Beginning Guitar (EP)* Tools 1 – Academic Success (CP)* (HP) U.S. History (CP, EP, HP) Intermediate Guitar (EP)* Tools 2 – College Success (CP)* Criminal Investigation & Forensics Landmark Supreme Court Cases Advanced Guitar (HP)* ESOL 1, 2 – English Speakers of (EP, HP)* (EP, HP)* Dance 1, 2, 3, 4 (EP) Other Languages (CP) Introduction to Biotechnology (EP, Modern World History (CP, EP, HP) Dance Fitness (EP)* Freshman Focus (CP) HP)* Comparative Religions (CP, EP, Advanced Dance (HP) Debate (EP, HP)* Ecology Field Study (EP, HP)* HP)* Choreography and Composition Intermediate Debate (HP)* U.S. Government/Economics Workshop (EP)* Advanced Debate (HP) MATHEMATICS (CP, EP) Acting 1 (EP) Practical Leadership (HP)* AP Calculus – AB, BC U.S. Political Economy/Critical Acting 2 (HP) Outdoor Education (EP)* AP Statistics Choices 1, 2 (EP, HP)* Theatrical Literature (EP)* Service Learning (EP, HP)* AP Statistics/Intro to Multivariable Social Media (CP, EP)* Technical Theatre Production Practical Leadership (EP)* Calculus (EP)* *Denotes semester course

CUMULATIVE GRADE DISTRIBUTION

GPA RANGE CLASS OF 2019 MID 50% SCORES: I 4.86-4.27 SAT: 1100-1400 II 4.26-3.93 ACT: 25-32 III 3.92-3.65 IV 3.64-3.34 V 3.33–below Class by quintiles of 2019 RED INSTITUTIONS INDICATE COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES FOR WOODWARD ACADEMY CLASSES OF 2017 AND 2018 MATRICULATION.

GEORGIA North Carolina A&T State University The University of Texas, Austin Rutgers University-New Brunswick University of Missouri Agnes Scott College North Carolina State University Trinity University Saint John’s University University of Notre Dame Augusta University North Greenville University University of Arkansas Sarah Lawrence College University of Wisconsin, Madison Berry College Nova Southeastern University Seton Hall University Washington University in St. Louis Old Dominion University NORTHEAST Simmons College West Virginia University College of Coastal Georgia Pfeiffer University Adelphi University Skidmore College Xavier University Columbus State University Queens University of Charlotte American University Smith College East Georgia State College Randolph-Macon College Babson College Stony Brook University WEST Emory University Rhodes College Bard College Syracuse University Arizona State University Fort Valley State University Ringling College of Art and Design Barnard College The George Washington University Boise State University Georgia College Rollins College Bates College The New School California College of the Arts (San Francisco) Georgia Gwinnett College Samford University Becker College The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins California Institute of the Arts Georgia Institute of Technology Sewanee: The University of the South Berklee College of Music University California Polytechnic State University, San Georgia Perimeter College Stetson University Boston College Trinity College Luis Obispo Georgia Southern University Boston University Union College (New York) Colorado State University Georgia State University Tallahassee Community College Brandeis University Naval Academy Colorado State University Pueblo Kennesaw State University Tennessee State University Brown University University of Connecticut Hawaii Pacific University LaGrange College The Citadel, The Military College of South Bucknell University University of Delaware Loyola Marymount University Mercer University Carolina Carnegie Mellon University University of Maryland, College Park Marymount California University The University of Alabama Champlain College University of Massachusetts, Amherst Montana State University, Bozeman Oglethorpe University The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Clark University University of Pennsylvania Oregon State University Oxford College of Emory University The University of Tampa Colby College University of Pittsburgh Pepperdine University Piedmont College Tri-County Technical College Colgate University University of Rochester San Diego State University Tulane University Cornell University University of Vermont Santa Clara University Reinhardt University Tusculum College Curry College Washington College Southern California Institute of Architecture Savannah College of Art and Design Tuskegee University Dartmouth College Wellesley College Stanford University University of Alabama at Birmingham Dickinson College Worcester Polytechnic Institute The University of Arizona The University of West Georgia University of Central Florida Drexel University University of California, Berkeley University of Georgia University of Florida Emerson College MIDWEST University of California, Davis University of North Georgia University of Kentucky Endicott College Butler University University of California, Los Angeles Valdosta State University University of Louisville Fordham University Case Western Reserve University University of California, Riverside West Georgia Technical College University of Mary Washington Franklin & Marshall College Columbia College Chicago University of California, San Diego Young Harris College University of Miami Georgetown University Denison University University of California, Santa Barbara University of Mississippi Gettysburg College DePaul University University of California, Santa Cruz SOUTHEAST University of North Carolina at Asheville Goucher College DePauw University University of Colorado at Boulder University of North Carolina at Charlotte Appalachian State University Hofstra University Eastern Michigan University University of Colorado Colorado Springs University of North Carolina at Greensboro Howard University Holy Cross College University of Denver Auburn University University of North Carolina at Wilmington Auburn University Montgomery Ithaca College Indiana University at Bloomington University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Richmond Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College University of Oregon Baton Rouge Community College University of South Alabama Belmont University Lafayette College Lawrence University University of Puget Sound University of South Carolina Lehigh University Loyola University Chicago University of San Diego Birmingham-Southern College University of South Carolina - Aiken Catawba College Long Island University, Brooklyn Miami University, Oxford University of San Francisco University of South Florida, Tampa Loyola University Maryland Michigan State University University of Southern California Centenary College of Louisiana University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Centre College Marist College Northwestern University University of Utah University of Tennessee, Knoxville Maryland Institute College of Art Notre Dame College of Ohio University of Washington Clemson University University of Virginia Coastal Carolina University Marymount Manhattan College Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences University of Wyoming Vanderbilt University Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Ohio University College of Charleston Virginia Commonwealth University College of William and Mary McDaniel College Ohio Wesleyan University SOUTHWEST Virginia Military Institute Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Purdue University Davidson College Virginia Tech Baylor University Delta State University Sciences School of the Art Institute of Chicago Wake Forest University Middlebury College The College of Wooster Hendrix College Duke University Washington and Lee University Oklahoma Christian University East Carolina University New York University The Ohio State University Western Carolina University Northeastern University The University of Iowa Rice University Eckerd College Western Kentucky University Southern Methodist University Elon University Pace University, New York City University of Chicago Wingate University Pennsylvania State University University of Cincinnati Sul Ross State University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Winthrop University Texas A&M University Daytona Beach Pennsylvania State University - Abington University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory Wofford College Pennsylvania State University - DuBois of Music Texas Christian University Florida A&M University Xavier University of Louisiana Trinity University Florida Institute of Technology Pennsylvania State University - Schuylkill University of Illinois at Chicago Baylor University Pratt Institute University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Florida International University Southern Methodist University University of Dallas Florida Southern College Princeton University University of Indianapolis Texas A&M University Purchase College State University of New York University of Kansas University of New Mexico Florida State University Texas Christian University University of Oklahoma Furman University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Michigan The University of Oklahoma Rhode Island School of Design University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Texas, Austin George Mason University University of Tulsa Guilford College Hampden-Sydney College INTERNATIONAL Hampton University COLLEGE ATTENDANCE BY REGION High Point University CLASS OF 2018–CLASS SIZE 254 Franklin University Switzerland Jacksonville State University John Cabot University Jacksonville University King’s College London Keiser University - Fort Lauderdale Queen Mary University of London Lander University The University of Manchester Lenoir-Rhyne University University College Dublin Louisiana State University University of Alberta Loyola University New Orleans University of British Columbia Lynn University University of Sydney Maryville College University of Toronto Middle Tennessee State University University of Victoria Millsaps College University of Westminster Mississippi State University University of New South Wales, Australia Montreat College Norfolk State University

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