COLLEGE MATRICULATIONS Classes 2010-2020 WOODLAWN SCHOOL Appalachian State University Arizona State University 2020-2021 PROFILE Belmont Abbey College (4) Our mission is to produce independent, lifelong learners who are Belmont University Bowdoin College responsible, contributing members of a diverse global society. Bryn Mawr College Carleton College (2) SCHOOL COMMUNITY Catawba College (2) Central Piedmont Community College (3) Woodlawn School is an independent, accredited, nonprofit K-12 Clemson University (4) school located just north of Davidson, NC. The goal of Woodlawn’s College of Charleston (2) Class of 2021:20 upper school program is to equip students for their individual Columbia College Chicago 200 Upper School:60 Dartmouth College STUDENTS} futures as lifelong learners. Our program develops thoughtful and Davidson College (2) engaged citizens, creative and critical problem solvers, and skilled Duke University (2) communicators and collaborators. Woodlawn seeks students who East Carolina University (2) Elon University (6) Founded in 2002 on a are self-motivated, dynamic, curious, and engaged in learning. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Erskine College 61-Acre Campus Culture at Woodlawn is characterized by communal respect and Furman University (2) listed on the trust, personal freedom and responsibility, sustainability and George Washington University Gettysburg College National Register of spirited involvement in campus life through athletics and student Grinnell College Historic Places organizations. We are a student-centered school; students help Hampden-Sydney College shape policy, design and lead clubs and organizations, and work in Haverford College High Point University (3) partnership with their teachers to create meaningful experiences and Kenyon College PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS traditions. Our intimate size fosters a close-knit community that is, in Lenoir-Rhyne University many ways, a family. Louisiana State University McGill University Our challenging academic Mercer University (2) Middlebury College (2) curriculum is: 95% 70% New York University Occidental College • Integrated across disciplines UNC Asheville (5) and application-based; Students who attend Upper school faculty who 4 year colleges hold advanced degrees UNC Chapel Hill (9) • Grounded in developing UNC Charlotte (3) critical thinking and creativity; UNC Greensboro (2) UNC Wilmington (6) • Connected to the real world; North Carolina State University (2) • Guided by a strong emphasis 100% 70% Pace University in compassion and empathy; University of Pennsylvania Pfeiffer University • Writing intensive; and Students who study a Students who receive Pomona College • Rich in opportunity for world language for 4 years college merit aid PrattMWP College of Art & Design collaboration. or more Princeton University (2) Reykjavik University CODE OF HONOR AND INTEGRITY – Each year, students participate in Honor Code discussions, Rhode Island School of Design assembly, and ceremony. Students in grades 10-12 self-elect to be appointed to the student-led Honor Rice University (2) Roanoke College Council. Rollins College HUMANITIES PROGRAM – Upper level English and history courses are integrated as American Studies Romanian-American University and European Studies, offered in rotation. The humanities program meets English and history standards Saint Louis University (2) while also providing students significant and meaningful exposure to the visual and performing arts, music, Santa Clara University St. John’s University architecture, and literature. St. Olaf College INDEPENDENT STUDIES – Students can propose and pursue independent study on campus. Independent Savannah College of Art & Design studies are not included on the GPA. Swathmore College Syracuse University INTERMEZZO – The academic calendar pauses twice annually so that upper school students can be US Air Force Academy immersed in 2- or 3-day thematic, collaborative, goal-oriented academic projects. US Naval Academy OUTDOOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP – Upper school students have the opportunity to be trained as University of Georgia (2) facilitators for team building on our outdoor ropes course. University of Richmond University of Virginia SENIOR CAPSTONE – All graduates of Woodlawn School meet the requirements of the Capstone Project Vassar (2) - a nine-month field-based inquiry project where students immerse themselves in the research of a topic of Virgina Commonwealth University their choosing. Virginia Tech (6) Wake Forest University SERVICE LEARNING – Students complete a required service learning course each year. The emphasis Williams College is not only on creating service partnerships with the community, but also on researching, discussing, and Wofford College (9) reflecting on the issues. Yale University 135 Woodlawn School Loop | Mooresville, NC 28115 | 704-895-8653 | woodlawnschool.org COURSE OF STUDY
Woodlawn School has 175 days of school spread over three trimesters. Students must earn 23 credits to receive a Woodlawn diploma. We require 4 credits of English, math, science, history, and a world language. Students must also earn 1 credit of service (1/4 credit per year) and 3 credits of electives (3/4 credits per year). Units earned in grade 8 are reflected on the transcript but do not count toward the GPA. Upper level courses in English, history, and science are offered on a rotating basis.
Woodlawn offers a rigorous program with all academic courses taught at the honors level or AP level. Entrance into Advanced Placement courses requires administrative and faculty approval. Elective offerings change each term. Technology is not taught as a separate class, but rather integrated into our other courses. Students graduate proficient in productivity software, digital media, digital editing, web-based research, and website construction.
ENGLISH SCIENCE MATH HISTORY FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Early World Integrated Physics Algebra I World History I Spanish I Literature & Chemistry
Modern World Biology Geometry World History II Spanish II Literature
AP English Literature Physics Algebra II American History Spanish III & Composition
AP English Language Environmental Precalculus European History Spanish IV & Composition Studies
AP Biology Pre-AP AP US History AP Spanish Language Precalculus & Culture
AP Chemistry Discrete Math Spanish Culture & Conversation
AP Calculus AB AP Spanish Literature & Culture
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT Based on classes 2010 - 2020 (141 graduates)
Our faculty strive to distinguish truly exemplary work from assignments that simply meet expectations. Students earn marks at the end of each trimester. Marks are calculated into the GPA at the end of the corresponding course. The grade point average (GPA) is unweighted and is calculated on a 4.0 scale.
93-100 A 4.0 GPA DISTRIBUTION Students who take AP exams. 90-92 A- 3.7 Classes 2010-2020 ACT DISTRIBITION 87-89 B+ 3.3 (141 students) Middle 50% Range Students who score at least 83-86 B 3.0 Middle 50% Range: 2.97 - 3.83 Composite: 24-30 a 3 on 3 or more exams. 80-82 B- 2.7 Transfer courses are not 77-79 C+ 2.3 included in the GPA. 97% 73-76 C 2.0 SAT DISTRIBITION 56% 70-72 C- 1.7 Woodlawn does not rank students due to Middle 50% Range 67-69 D+ 1.3 the overall high quality Reading/Writing: 590-690 63-66 D 1.0 and small size of upper Math: 580-670 Since 2010, 137 students have taken 661 AP exams. 60-62 D- 0.7 school classes. Composite: 1180-1350 0-59 F 0.0 71% of exams were scored a 3, 4, or 5.
CONTACT INFORMATION Paul Zanowski Katie Brewer Head of School Director of College Counseling [email protected] [email protected] CEEB: 342669