Private Day School College Park, Georgia. Woodward Academy

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1 Woodward Academy Private Day School College Park, Georgia Founded in 1900 as Georgia Military Academy, private day school Woodward Academy uses more than 100 years of education experience as a co-educational college preparatory school in guiding international students from grades 9 to 12. Woodward is known as the largest independent school in the continental United States and encourages students to show deep respect for difference, discover their strengths, and explore complexities together. Because of this more complete approach to education, Woodward graduates, in the end, surpass commonly held definitions of success and arrive confidently at their own self-defined markers of achievement and satisfaction. Woodward Academy combines the proud traditions of Atlanta s oldest college-preparatory school with an innovative, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience. In a broadly diverse and caring community, Woodward embraces the uniqueness of each individual. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Character, and Opportunity, we champion student success. Community Information The city of College Park was named one of Atlanta Magazine's "Best Places To Call Home" in April 2003, the City of College Park has become one of the most exciting communities in the greater metropolitan Atlanta. College Park is located near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, major highways, the CSX Railroad and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), allowing international di NEW LANDS Srl

2 students easy access to experience true southern hospitality through the local restaurants, parks and recreation, and community events. While living in College Park, international students have all the benefits of a large city, while living the relaxed suburban lifestyle. Its close proximity to Atlanta provides students with easy access to colleges and universities, shopping and other places of interest. Location Located 50 minutes south of Atlanta. Area population: 14,621 City website: City of College Park Dates Estimated Start Date: Late July to Early August Estimated End Date: Late May School Facts Student Population Co-Educational Number of Students 1070 Grades 9-12 Teacher/Student Ratio 1:11 Average Class Size 16 ESL Programs No di NEW LANDS Srl

3 IB Programs No Offer Diploma Yes School Uniform Yes Religious Affiliation None Foreign Languages Chinese French German Japanese Latin Spanish Arts Acting Advanced Dance Advanced Guitar Advanced Photography Advanced Sculpture Band Beginning Guitar Beginning Video Broadcast Ceramics Chamber Orchestra Choral Dance Design Drawing Festival Singers Independent Video Studies Intermediate Guitar di NEW LANDS Srl

4 Introduction to Music Production Introduction to Stagecraft Jewlery Design Painting Performance Ensemble Photography String Machine Theatre Appreciation Three Dimensional Design AP Courses Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition Environmental Science European History French Language and Culture Introduction to Multivariable Calculus Latin Virgil Microeconomics Music Theory Physics C Physics I Physics II Psychology Spanish Language Spanish Literature and Culture Statistics Studio Art US Government US History Sports Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Clay Target Cross Country Football Golf di NEW LANDS Srl

5 Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving Tennis Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Wrestling Extracurricular Activities & Clubs Academic Team Algonquin Circle Amnesty International Art Business Club Catholic Identity Club Chess Chinese Color Guard Computer Dance Debate Environmental Fellowship of Christian Athletes Film Five Points Club French French National Honor Society Garden German Girl Up Hindu Cultural Association Honor Council and Discipline Board Honor Guard Japanese Club Latin Math Team Mens Regal Eagle Talent Competition Model United Nations Muslim Awareness Club National Honor Society National Junior Classical League Latin Honor Scoiety Newspaper Odyssey of the Mind Outdoor Activity di NEW LANDS Srl

6 Paper and Pixel Peer Leadership Robotics Students Against Destructive Decisions Senior Philosophy Seminar Service Leadership Board Silent Voices Spanish Spanish National Honor Society Spring Musical Student Alumni Ambassadors Thespians Vocal Music Womens Regal Eagle Talent Competition Woodward Equality Alliance Woodward Serves Yad B Yad Partial List of College and University Acceptances Adelphi University, Agnes Scott College, Appalachian State University, University of Arizona, Auburn University, Barat College, Baylor University, Belmont Abbey College, Berry College, Birmingham-Southern College, Boston University, Brenau Women s College, Brevard College, Brigham Young University, Carson- Newman College, The Citadel, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Colorado College, Colorado Mountain College, Colorado School of Mines, Connecticut College, Cooper Union, Cornell University, Costal Carolina University, Creative Circus Art School, Davidson College, Dekalb Community College, East Carolina University, Eckerd College, Elon College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Emory University, Florida State University, Fork Union Military Academy, Fort Lewis College, Furman University, Georgia College and State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Gettysburg College, Gilford College, Goucher College, Hampden-Sydney College, High Point University, Hollins University, Indiana University, Ithaca College, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville State University, Landmark College, Lees-McRae College, Loyola University, Loyola University New Orleans, Marymount College, Mercer University, Miami University Ohio, Middlebury College, Millikin University, Millsaps College, Morehouse College, Mt. Vernon College, New England University, New Mexico State University, North Georgia College, Northeastern University, Northwood Institute, Oglethorpe University, Presbyterian College, Randolph Macon College, Rhodes College, Rhode Island School of Design, Rice University, Roanoke College, Rochester Institute Of Technology, Rollins College, Salem College, Samford University, Savannah College of Art & Design, School of the Art Institute Of Chicago, Simmons College, Southern Methodist University, Southern College of Technology, St. Lawrence University, Stetson University, Sweet Briar College, Syracuse University, Texas Tech, The George Washington University, Tufts University, The Museum School, Tulane University, University of Alabama, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of Mississippi, University of the South, University of South Carolina, University of Tampa, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Tulsa, U.S. Military Academy West Point, Valdosta State University, Vanderbilt University, Vassar College, Wake Forest di NEW LANDS Srl

7 University, Washington University, Landmark College, Western Carolina University, Western State College of Colorado, Wheaton College, Wofford College, Xavier University Ohio University Acceptance Rate: 100% Closest International and Local Airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) For Details Visit Website: Woodward Academy di NEW LANDS Srl